New · posted Oct 31
Vir Biotechnology · Biotechnology
Associate Director, Clinical Scientist
- San Francisco, CA
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- Director
The role
Vir Bio is looking for an Associate Director, Clinical Scientist, to play a key role in the execution of oncology clinical studies, partnering closely with Clinical Operations, Medical Monitoring, Data Management, Biostatistics, and Regulatory teams to support study startup, conduct, analysis, and reporting.
This is a highly collaborative and hands-on role for an experienced clinical scientist who enjoys being close to the data, contributing to study design and execution, and helping advance programs from early development through key clinical milestones.
This role is based in our San Francisco headquarters with an expectation of being onsite at least three days per week.
Vir Biotechnology, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on powering the immune system to transform lives by discovering and developing medicines for serious infectious diseases and cancer. Its clinical-stage portfolio includes programs for chronic hepatitis delta and multiple PRO-XTEN® dual-masked T-cell engagers across validated targets in solid tumor indications. Vir Biotechnology also has a preclinical portfolio of programs across a range of infectious diseases and oncologic malignancies.
Vir Biotechnology has exclusive rights to the universal PRO-XTEN® masking platform for oncology and infectious disease. PRO-XTEN® is a trademark of Amunix Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a Sanofi company.
We believe the success of our colleagues drives the success of our mission. We are committed to creating a company where everyone feels supported and encouraged to give their best.
What you need
WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU BRING
- Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, Medicine, or a related field (PhD, PharmD, MSN, NP, PA, or equivalent) preferred
- 7+ years of experience in oncology clinical research within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, CRO, or academic environments
- Experience supporting the design, conduct, and analysis of oncology clinical trials
- Strong understanding of GCP, ICH guidelines, and the clinical drug development process.
- Experience reviewing clinical trial data, identifying trends, and collaborating with cross-functional study teams
- Knowledge of protocol development, clinical trial operations, and study execution
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborative, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality work
What you'll do
- Serve as the Clinical Scientist for one or more oncology clinical studies, supporting study startup, execution, data review, and reporting activities
- Partner cross-functionally with Clinical Operations, Medical Monitoring, Data Management, Biostatistics, Regulatory, and other teams to support successful study conduct
- Contribute to protocol and informed consent development, including authoring, review, and resolution of cross-functional feedback
- Perform ongoing clinical data review, identify trends and potential issues, and collaborate with study teams to ensure high-quality data
- Support site-facing activities, including investigator meetings, study training, and responses to protocol-related questions
- Contribute to the preparation and review of clinical study reports, regulatory submissions, safety reports, and other clinical documents
- Participate in the review and interpretation of emerging clinical data and support study analyses and presentations
Pay
$176,500 – $246,500 a year
Employer providedThe expected salary range for this position is $176,500 to $246,500 per year. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.
Vir Biotechnology's compensation and benefits are aligned with the current market and commensurate with the person’s experience and qualifications. All full-time employees receive a package that includes compensation, bonus and equity as well as many other Vir Biotechnology benefits and perks such as health and welfare benefit plans, non-accrual paid time off, company shut down for holidays, commuter benefits, 401K match and lunch each day in the office.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
All employment decisions at Vir Biotechnology are based on legitimate, non-discriminatory business requirements, job duties and individual qualifications. Employment decisions are made without regard to any legally protected characteristics.
This commitment extends to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, compensation, appraisal systems, promotions, training and career development programs. Vir Biotechnology also strongly commits to providing employees with a work environment free of unlawful conduct or harassment.
Where you'll work
San Francisco, CAHybridOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
More jobs in San Francisco, CAEqual opportunity, accessibility and legal noticesVir Biotechnology's statements, word for word
Vir Biotechnology Human Resources leads recruitment and employment for Vir Biotechnology. Unsolicited resumes sent to the company from recruiters do not constitute any type of relationship between the recruiter and Vir Biotechnology and do not obligate us to pay fees should we hire from those resumes. We ask that external recruiters and/or agencies not contact or present candidates directly to our hiring manager or employees.
For hires based in the United States, Vir Biotechnology, participates in E-Verify.
Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · October 31, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 29% below the US median for Clinical Development roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Director roles in California21 roles publishing pay
Director roles in the US93 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $176,500 | — | $246,500 |
| California (middle half) | $244,000 | $295,000 | $339,000 |
| All US (middle half) | $258,000 | $298,000 | $318,500 |
This role: Vir Biotechnology's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Clinical Development roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 31, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Clinical Development
The general path across 116 open Clinical Development roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Vir Biotechnology's own promotion track.
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 21 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Clinical trial conduct9
- Collaboration and leadership9
- Documentation and SOPs3
- Data and digital systems2
- GMP and compliance1
- Investigations and CAPA1
- Validation and qualification1
- Regulatory submissions1
Regulatory intelligence
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Company hiring pulse
Vir Biotechnology on Regulatory Jobs
- 7
- Open roles
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- Distinct roles
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By discipline
- Clinical4 57%
- Quality2 29%
- Regulatory1 14%
By level
- Director5 71%
- VP & Executive1 14%
- Senior & Principal1 14%
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Associate Director, Clinical Scientist at Vir Biotechnology
Open until filled. $177K–$247K a year, employer provided.