Research Scientist, Clinical Affairs Location: Remote United States Job Description: Research Scientist, Clinical Affairs Department: Medical Affairs Employment Type: Full Time Location: Remote Compensation: $100,000 - $125,000 / year Description At Thorne, we work to deliver high-quality, science-backed solutions to empower individuals to take a proactive approach to their well-being. Each day begins with a mission to help others discover and achieve their best health. We count on our team members to challenge and push the boundaries to make that happen. At Thorne, you'll be joining a team of more than 750 passionate individuals committed to our cause of providing superior health solutions at every age and life stage. The Research Scientist, Clinical Affairs plays a pivotal role in scientific design, execution and interpretation of research studies evaluating the safety, efficacy, and claims of dietary supplements. RESPONSIBILITIES Support the Director of Clinical Affairs to lead clinical and consumer research programs in support of new product offerings and differentiation of existing products. Scientific Rigor & Critical Thinking: - Design or meaningfully contribute to fit-for-purpose research protocols and methods including but not limited to in vitro, in vivo, and clinical and consumer studies, aligned with dietary supplement substantiation needs. - Develop and review protocols, informed consent forms, and related study documents; ensure research plans align with SOPs, regulatory/ethical guidelines (e.g., GCP, IRB requirements) and industry standards. - Independently synthesize literature and competitive information across multiple products and/or assigned therapeutic areas. Statistical Analysis & Data Interpretation: - Develop and review SAPs, ensuring they are scientifically sound. - Conduct statistical analysis of research data using appropriate statistical tools/programs. - Translate findings into clear conclusions and prepare technical reports, summaries and presentations without direct oversight. Cross-Functional & External Collaboration: - Partner effectively within R&D and facilitate seamless communication across teams to streamline internal decision-making. - Establish relationships and engage credibly with CROs and external experts to support scientific strategies and innovation. - Contribute to optimization of internal processes and workflows. - Develop new ideas for both external and internal projects. - Stay current with research methodologies, regulatory guidelines impacting dietary supplements, and scientific literature relevant to health outcomes measured in studies. - Provide operational or workflow support in management of research programs as needed. - Work collaboratively and contribute to other projects and functions of the greater Medical, Clinical, & Scientific Affairs team, as needed. WHAT YOU NEED - Master's or Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Nutrition, or related field with 8+ years of experience in consumer-packaged goods, dietary supplements, nutritional and/or functional foods. - Strong knowledge of scientific principles and clinical research methodology. - Proven experience in designing and managing human clinical trials and consumer studies. - Demonstrated ability to write and evaluate study methods and interpret data. - Excellent critical thinking, and scientific writing skills. - Strong understanding of GCP, ICH, FTC regulations and standards, IRB requirements and regulatory requirements for clinical trials of dietary supplements including FDA, DHSEA, and HIPAA regulations - Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently. - Has broad knowledge of various technical alternatives and their potential impact on the business. WHAT WE OFFER - Competitive compensation - 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employees - Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance - Company- paid life insurance - 401k plan with employer matching contributions up to 4% - Gym membership reimbursement - Monthly allowance of Thorne supplements - Paid time off, volunteer time off and holiday leave - Training, professional development, and career growth opportunities #LI-SC1

Sr. Clinical Research Associate ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development As a Senior CRA at ICON Plc, you will oversee and manage clinical trial activities to ensure they are conducted according to protocol, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. What You Will Do: You will lead on clinical trial monitoring tasks requiring technical depth, with a focus on quality and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include: - Monitoring clinical trial sites to ensure adherence to study protocols, regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards. - Conducting site visits to assess site performance, resolve issues, and provide support to ensure successful trial execution. - Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate data collection and reporting. - Providing training and guidance to site staff and other CRAs to maintain high standards of clinical trial conduct. - Building and maintaining effective relationships with site personnel and stakeholders to facilitate smooth trial operations. Your Profile: You will have a strong foundation in clinical trial monitoring, with the experience to work independently and guide others. Required qualifications and experience: - Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field - Extensive experience as a Clinical Research Associate, with a strong understanding of clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements. - Proven ability to manage multiple sites and projects simultaneously, with strong organizational and problem-solving skills. - Expertise in monitoring practices, data integrity, and site management, with proficiency in relevant clinical trial software and tools. - Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and drive compliance within a complex environment. - Willingness to travel as required (approximately 60%) What ICON can offer you: Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent. In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family. Our benefits examples include: - Various annual leave entitlements - A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs. - Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead. - Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being. - Life assurance - Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others. Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers. At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here. Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles. Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply

Conduct site monitoring visits to assess compliance with protocols and regulations, review documentation for accuracy, and provide training to study staff, ensuring the protection of human subjects and data integrity throughout the clinical trial...

Title: Clinical Practice Specialist 3, Specialty Liaison Location: New Haven, Connecticut Job Description: Full time job requisition id 133654WD Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community, eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Overview The successful candidate for this position will become a subject matter expert in all areas relating to revenue cycle management with a specific focus on providing ongoing analysis of the health of the revenue cycle for Yale Medicine and assigned clinical specialties with the goal of improving billings and colletions and resolving coding, billing and payer/contracting issues that may be impacting the revenue cycle. Required Skills and Abilities 1. Ability to analyze and interpret detailed reports, develop clear conclusions and summarize findings; ability to perform quality assurance on individual accounts, monitor and analyze clinical department and payor key performance indicators and metrics for revenue cycle. 2. Ability to work effectively as a team member; demonstrated team-building skills and ability to develop good working relationships with co-workers and Yale Medicine clinical departments. 3. Ability to work, plan, research, and conduct projects independently with minimal supervision. 4. Ability to organize and prioritize workload to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines; excellent attendance and reliability. 5. Excellent written and oral communication skills with demonstrated interpersonal ability to facilitate a team based approach. Preferred Skills and Abilities Comprehensive knowledge of ICD-10, CPT-4 and HCPCS coding, medical terminology and third party reimbursement policies. Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Proficiency with Epic Practice Management System and EMR. CPC certification, work related experience in a private or academic setting. Principal Responsibilities 1. Regularly reviews billing activity or specific clinical departments or sections. Provides comprehensive, detailed summary of findings (payment history, rejection analysis, frequency and status of unpaid claims, etc.). Communicates and provides regular updates to administration, physicians and coders. 2. Provides advice on operational improvement to enhance efficiency of payment and overall reimbursement of clinical services. 3. Develops, implements, and monitors policies and procedures to optimize provider reimbursement. Functions as a resource and educator for clinical department physicians and all appropriate staff on billing and coding issues by department. 4. Develops training or educational programs and working manuals on procedural guidelines and implementation of new regulatory standards and initiates changes as contracts and regulations change. 5. Collaboratively establishes policies and procedures to resolve issues around claims that are rejected, nor responded to, underpaid, etc. Provides recommendations on how to reduce rejections to improve collections. 6. Researches policies of payers and communicates changes as appropriate. Maintains regular interactions and communication with third party payers. 7. Leads and/or assists with the management and/or performance of ongoing reimbursement projects, including but not limited to in depth analysis of variances and tracking/managing issues with carriers. 8. Performs coding audits, assesses risk and communicates findings. 9. Ensures compliance with University, governmental and all third party regulations, including claim submission, coding accuracy and documentation to support billing. Performs quality assurance processing and assesses degree of risk for non-compliance with internal audit findings. 10. Manages and coordinates decisions on optimizing output of subordinates and colleagues in producing information. 11. May manage staff of both exempt and non-exempt employees. 12. May perform other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Health Care Administration or RN and four years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required License(s) or Certification(s) Required License(s) or Certification(s): Job Category Manager Bargaining Unit NON Compensation Grade Administration & Operations Compensation Grade Profile Supervisor; Senior Associate (24) Salary Range $68,000.00 - $120,500.00 Time Type Full time Duration Type Staff Work Model Remote Background Check Requirements All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website. Health Requirements Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy. Posting Disclaimer Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department. The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. 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