Clinical Scientist - Cardiology

Associate Director / Director, Clinical Scientist | Cardiology (Urgent)Hartmann Young are partnering with a fast‑growing, privately held biotech advancing a novel therapeutic platform in cardiovascular disease, with a strong focus on cardiomyopathy and heart failure. This is a high‑impact Clinical Scientist role within a lean, agile organisation, offering meaningful ownership across early clinical development. The position is open at Associate Director or Director level, depending on experience.The role is remote across the U.S., however Dallas / Plano‑based candidates will be of particular interest given the company’s growing presence in Texas.This is an urgent hire and an opportunity to join a programme at a critical clinical inflection point.The RoleYou will provide scientific leadership across Phase 1 and Phase 2 cardiology clinical trials, working closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure high‑quality study design, execution, and data interpretation.Key responsibilities include:Scientific leadership across early‑phase cardiovascular clinical studies (Phase 1 / 2)Hands‑on involvement in protocol development, study amendments, and clinical strategyAuthoring and reviewing key clinical documents including protocols, Investigator’s Brochures, CSRs, and regulatory responsesClose collaboration with Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Biometrics, and external partnersSupporting medical monitoring, safety review, and ongoing data review activitiesActing as a scientific point of contact with CROs, investigators, and clinical sitesExpertise We’re Looking For:PhD or MD requiredProven experience as a Clinical Scientist within a biotech or CRO environmentStrong disease‑area expertise in cardiology, with particular emphasis on:CardiomyopathyHeart failure (HFrEF / HFpEF)Other relevant cardiovascular indicationsPhase 1 and Phase 2 clinical trial experience is essentialHands‑on experience partnering closely with Clinical Operations and CROsExcellent scientific writing skills and strong attention to detailComfortable operating in a fast‑paced, resource‑lean biotech environmentWhy Join?Join a mission‑driven biotech focused on high‑unmet‑need cardiovascular diseasesSignificant scientific ownership in early clinical developmentFlat organisational structure with direct visibility and influenceRemote U.S. working model, with added opportunity for local impact if Dallas‑basedOpportunity to shape programmes with genuine potential to change outcomes in heart failure and cardiomyopathy