Director, Clinical Operations

The Director, Clinical Operations will provide operational and implementation expertise to the project teams under the guidance of the Chief Medical Officer. He or she will lead activities associated with the evaluation, initiation, and management of clinical studies ensuring compliance, managing timelines, budgets and review of all clinical data. The Director, Clinical Operations will serve as the primary contact for the contract research organizations (CROs), laboratory vendors and clinical sites involved in the clinical trials. The Director will need to execute effectively as a member of a cross-functional team, leveraging colleagues from many functions in the company, influencing and leading all clinical operations outcomes. The right candidate willhave the depth of clinical research experience and regulatory knowledge necessary to make independent operational decisions and be comfortable in executing daily operational tasks.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIESOversight of clinical trial site management in conjunction with selected CRO and CRA’s, oversight of clinical trial site monitoring and source documentation verificationDevelopment of in-house operations SOPs, guidelines and systemsLead development and maintain departmental/clinical trial budgetAssist the Chief Medical Officer in protocol design and provide advice on logistical issuesInput/prepare patient informed consent document (ICDs)Ensure timelines and milestones relating to the clinical trial are being met including but not limited to site activations, enrollment, first patient in, last patient last visit, and reviews for data safety monitoring boards and data monitoring committees.Preparation and updates of Investigational Drug Brochures (IBs)Preparation and management of clinical trial site budgetsPreparation of regulatory documents including INDs, IND annual updates, briefing documents, CTAs, and regulatory meeting briefing documents as requestedGuide clinical trial report preparation and data interpretationPreparation of Investigator Alert letters and SAE reports as required and ensure reporting timelines are met

JOB REQUIREMENTSBachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline; advanced degree preferred.8 or more years of drug development experience, at least 4 of which in clinical operations in a pharmaceutical or biotech company4 or more years of oncology drug experience2 or more years immunotherapy experienceStrong working knowledge of the drug development process, with experience in clinical studies from Phase 1 to Phase 3In-depth knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines and FDA regulations.Ability to work independentlyExcellent oral and written communication skillsTravel requirements – international, approximately 20-25%

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