Associate Director, Clinical Science

Title: Associate Director, Clinical Science
Location: United States

Job Description:

Summary

The Associate Director, Clinical Science will be a key contributor to the scientific, clinical, and operational scope of clinical development programs in both inflammation/immunology and oncology, with an emphasis on program-specific activities. The Associate Director, Clinical Science will help drive the design, planning, and implementation of study protocols for assigned investigational products and will play a key role in supporting related regulatory activities. This role will work on cross-functional study management teams for the design, execution, and monitoring of clinical trials, as well as data interpretation and communication to both internal and external stakeholders. This individual may also help support internal process improvement initiatives within the clinical department.

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional study-level teams to help drive the conduct of our early clinical studies in inflammation, with potential to also work on oncology studies. These activities include operational feasibility, data management deliverables, preparation of meeting materials, communication plans, safety monitoring, preparation of status update reports, and study close-out activities.
• Analyze clinical trial data, including gathering, analyzing, reviewing, interpreting, and providing preliminary assessments. Assist in communicating a clear overview of trial results to program teams.
• Perform safety/efficacy data reviews. Will be responsible for assessing issues relating to protocol conduct and/or individual subject safety.
• Support senior team members with medical monitoring reports, safety reviews, site interactions, and reviewing TFLs.
• Provide organizational support for Data Monitoring Committees and other applicable data review committees, including operationalizing the charter, preparing updates and data reviews, execution of meetings and adjudications, and communication of synthesized data reports.
• Author clinical protocol synopsis, and contribute to authoring of clinical study protocols, clinical study reports, IBs, ICFs, training documents, and other clinical and regulatory documents.
• Interact with internal and external stakeholders (study sites, vendors, committees, etc.) in support of clinical trial objectives; responds to or triages questions for appropriate escalations.
• Write and/or review collaborative abstracts, posters, and content for scientific meetings, conferences, and publications.
• Support publication strategy execution including collaboration with investigators, KOLs, medical affairs and other internal/external stakeholders.
• Present at investigator meetings and site initiation visits.
• Conduct literature reviews as needed.
• Line management of junior clinical scientists.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in health science field, PharmD, MD or non-US equivalent, or other relevant advanced degree in a health science field.
• 5+ years of experience at a pharmaceutical, CRO or biotechnology company as a clinical scientist or related role.
• Experience in inflammation and immunology clinical trials preferred.
• Experience with data analysis and interpretation as an understanding of safety and pharmacovigilance principles required.
• Ability to think innovatively, and tactically with an interest in clinical research and drug development.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate, interpret and present complex scientific data (preclinical, clinical, translational) to inform scientific hypotheses and development strategy.
• Working knowledge of biostatistics, GCP, and regulatory requirements for clinical studies.
• Must be willing and possess the expertise to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based matrix environment as well as the ability to function independently as appropriate. Flexible to accommodate changes in team and project needs.
• Ability to handle multiple projects at a time and have a strong attention to detail while understanding the higher-level strategy.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to make independent, timely and appropriate decisions.

This role can be based at our Hayward or Brisbane, CA location (preferred) or can be remote based. The anticipated salary range for fully qualified candidates applying for this position is $200,000 - $210,000 USD annually. This salary range is an estimate of what we reasonably expect to pay for this posted position. The actual salary may vary based on various factors including, without limitation, individual education, experience, tenure, skills and abilities, internal equity and alignment with market data. In addition to a competitive market-based salary, Arcus offers the opportunity to participate in stock programs, a performance-based bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package. 

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, mouse, or calculator, and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Arcus Biosciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Arcus is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identify, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other legally protected status.