Careers

Opening: Senior Research Scientist

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Research Scientist to lead scientific aspects of integrated evidence synthesis, modelling, and other research projects and contribute to technical writing, project management, and client communication.

The role suits someone who can operate independently, enjoys learning new areas, and is comfortable representing CCS in scientific and business-facing settings.

You collaborate well with stakeholders, encourage methodological innovation, maintain a solution-oriented mindset, and are comfortable conducting independent methodological research and leading peer-reviewed publications.

This position can be fully remote or hybrid (preferred) for candidates located in Vancouver, BC.

Key Responsibilities

Research Synthesis and Modelling:

  • Lead literature reviews and research synthesis.

  • Collaborate with statisticians who conduct causal inference and other types of statistical analyses

  • Support statistical and economic modelling by identifying clinical inputs, parameters, assumptions, and structural needs.

  • Contribute to developing internal modelling standards and methodological documentation.

Technical and Scientific Writing

  • Prepare and review proposals, study protocols, technical reports, and methodological documentation.

  • Lead or support manuscript development for peer-reviewed publications.

  • Translate complex concepts clearly and accurately for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Client Communication and Collaboration

  • Lead or co-lead client calls and discussions with collaborators across life sciences partners

  • Provide structured, solution-oriented recommendations and help refine project scope and direction

  • Serve as a scientific representative of CCS in client-facing settings

Business Development and External Engagement

  • Prepare conference abstracts, posters, presentations, and supporting materials.

  • Represent CCS at conferences, including supporting booth activities and engaging with prospects.

  • Contribute to outreach efforts, such as LinkedIn content, website materials, and targeted email engagement.

Project Management

  • Oversee timelines, deliverables, and coordination across multidisciplinary teams.

  • Ensure clear documentation, organized workflows, and high-quality outputs.

  • Support internal process development, including reproducibility practices and process refinement

Required Qualifications

  • Graduate degree (PhD or thesis-based MSc) in Epidemiology, Health Economics, or other related quantitative field.

  • Candidates with a thesis-based MSc should have relevant work experience, ideally in consulting or the pharmaceutical sector.

  • Strong scientific and technical writing skills.

  • Solid theoretical foundations and background in epidemiology, study design, and/or causal inference

  • Demonstrated ability to develop clear, polished graphical and slide-based materials to support communication of study design concepts to diverse audiences

  • Experience leading or co-authoring peer-reviewed manuscripts.

  • Excellent communication skills with comfort leading client calls.

  • Desire to learn new methods and work independently.

  • Strong organizational and project-management abilities.

  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to producing high-quality work.

  • Strong teamwork skills and ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines.

  • Comfortable operating in ambiguous or evolving project environments.

  • Strong leadership, accountability, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

  • High motivation and interest in contributing to CCS’s growth.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with health-economic modelling and statistical modelling

  • Familiarity with causal inference, simulation methods, causal estimands and estimands framework outlined in the ICH E9(R1), and other quantitative approaches.

  • Experience in consulting or other client-facing scientific roles.

  • Experience preparing conference materials or supporting outreach activities.

  • Industry experience in pharma/biotech R&D or project management.

  • Strong understanding of RWD/RWE, regulatory expectations, and scientific standards.

What We Offer

  • Opportunity to lead rigorous and impactful scientific projects.

  • A collaborative, research-driven work environment that values methodological excellence.

  • Close collaboration with a small, highly skilled quantitative team.

  • Support for professional development, conference participation, and publications.

  • Flexible work environment.

  • Competitive compensation and benefits, including performance-based bonus.

Application Process:

To apply, submit your resume, cover letter, and relevant work samples to ccs(at)coreclinicalsciences.com. The cover letter matters for us.

It tells us you have actually read the posting and understand the role. We will likely receive many applications where this is clearly not the case, and those without a thoughtful cover letter will not move forward.

CCS is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Please note we are unable to support visa applications for this role, therefore, we request that only those with current working rights in Canada apply.

Decision Metrics

The role is open to qualified applicants anywhere in Canada. Preference will be given to candidates located near Vancouver who are able to work on-site three days per week.

We will use the following metrics for our decision process.

  1. Epidemiological, quantitative, and other technical skills

  2. Effective oral communication skills

  3. Effective technical writing skills

  4. Project management

  5. Managing collaboration