Staff Scientist – Asia Pacific

Company Overview

Dexcom Corporation, listed on NASDAQ as DXCM, is a pioneering leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technologies. Founded 25 years ago with a mission to revolutionize diabetes management, the company now strives to expand its impact by delivering personalized, actionable health insights for a variety of medical conditions, aiming to improve global health outcomes. Driven by a dedicated and passionate global workforce, Dexcom is committed to innovation and building trust through integrity and reliable service.

Role Summary

The Clinical Scientist will be a senior member of the Global Clinical Science team, specializing in clinical strategy development for Dexcom’s medical products. This role involves collaborating cross-functionally with Commercial, R&D, Market Access, Medical Affairs, and Product Marketing teams to design and oversee clinical studies that satisfy regulatory labeling, market claims, and development goals. The position includes liaising with regulatory bodies and providing scientific guidance to various teams and study sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the formulation of clinical strategies and trial designs alongside leaders from Commercial, Marketing, Medical Affairs, and R&D.
• Advise on best practices within therapeutic domains including endpoints, outcome measures, and evaluation standards for medical devices.
• Develop and review clinical evaluation plans, trial protocols, amendments, and scientific documentation for publication.
• Coordinate communication between internal departments and external CROs to ensure aligned study execution.
• Organize team meetings and deliver updates to senior executives.
• Manage clinical study timelines and budgets.
• Analyze datasets to develop comprehensive analysis plans addressing pivotal scientific questions.
• Support regulatory submissions through effective collaboration with Regulatory Affairs.
• Interpret clinical, scientific, and risk data to prepare for product applications, remaining current with clinical practices.

Qualifications and Experience

• PhD, MD, or equivalent degree in endocrinology, metabolic diseases, or a related discipline coupled with substantial clinical research expertise.
• Demonstrated excellence in communication and interpersonal relations.
• Ability to clearly simplify complex clinical concepts for diverse audiences.
• Proficient medical writing skills for authoring clinical evidence and study reports required for global regulatory filings.
• Preferred but not mandatory: Advanced programming skills (e.g., Python, R, SAS, SPSS, MatLab) and expertise in advanced statistical analyses.
• Experience operating within the Asia Pacific region.
• Capacity to function effectively within matrix organizational structures.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Engagement with cutting-edge CGM technologies and participation in a vibrant community of professionals and patients.
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
• Global career progression prospects and access to internal learning programs and tuition reimbursement.
• Employment within an innovative and industry-leading organization dedicated to its employees, customers, and communities.

Additional Information

• Travel obligations constitute approximately 15-25% of the role.
• The typical candidate has a Bachelor's degree with over 12 years experience or an advanced degree with at least 6 years related experience.
• Dexcom maintains an inclusive hiring practice and is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities upon request.
• Recruitment is conducted directly for individuals and not through unsolicited agency submissions.
• Usage of AI-supported tools may be part of the hiring process, with all final hiring decisions made by humans.