Senior Recruiting Manager at Agenus and MiNK Therapeutics. Our mission is to harness the power of the immune system to bring curative therapies to…
We are a dedicated group of scientists, physicians, and businesspeople working together toward one goal: to discover and develop therapies that can unleash the power of the body’s immune system to treat and potentially cure cancer. We are passionate about the work we do every day at Agenus to deliver on the promise of immuno-oncology. If you’re looking for an inspired environment, passionate colleagues, and a culture that nurtures learning, innovation and team success, we invite you to join us.
The Role
The (Director) clinical scientist is a key member of the clinical development team for the planning, conduct, analysis, and reporting of clinical studies. This position is expected to work independently across functional teams and lead/manage others to ensure the timely execution of the clinical development plan. The successful candidate will work independently in conjunction with the medical director/medical monitor in the development of protocols, analysis of clinical trial data, literature searches, and summary of key data. Closely collaborates with Clinical Operations in the overall conduct and timely execution of clinical trials. Works in collaboration with other key stakeholders in the development of the clinical program strategy and other activities towards achieving corporate objectives.
In The Role You Will
Specific tasks/projects, skills, short and long-term objectives, management responsibilities, if any
Author and/or review key technical and clinical documents, including but not limited to, clinical study protocols, clinical study reports, investigator’s brochures, annual reports and clinical sections of regulatory submissions
In conjunction with clinical operations team, participate in selection of investigators, clinical sites, and vendors (including CRO)
Accountable for the clinical/scientific execution of the clinical protocol.
Accountable for the scientific aspects of the implementation and conduct of a clinical trial with both internal and external stakeholders (e.g., investigator meeting presentations, data review and summary, protocol deviation review, etc.)
Create and maintain clinical development plans to be aligned with key strategic documents (eg target product profile)
Develop and perform clinical data review plans for clinical studies
Participate in and prepare presentations for scientific meetings such as DSMB, steering committees, scientific advisory boards, etc.
Builds relationships with external scientific and clinical thought leaders
Assist in the Authoring of abstracts and preparation of posters or presentations for external presentation
Assist in the development of clinical trial data collection in the EDC system and Case Report forms (CRFs)
Assist in the analysis of clinical trial data as needed
Coordinate efforts and collaborate with internal stakeholders (i.e., regulatory, translational, biostatistics, pharmacology/toxicology) to allow efficient execution of clinical studies.
Able to work independently as well as contribute as part of an interdisciplinary team
Maintain flexibility to meet deadlines and to respond to frequent and/or unexpected changes
Qualifications: About You
Minimum education and experience preferred
BSN, MS, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent with clinical research experience. (10 years) Advanced degree candidates preferred with strong scientific knowledge and skillset
Prior industry experience preferred, oncology experience preferred. Relevant experience will be considered
Broad and solid understanding of functional areas of drug development, including but not limited to, preclinical, clinical operations, regulatory, pharmacovigilance, drug supply, and biometrics (including biostatistics and data management
Candidates must possess highly effective communication skills and be fluent in the English language, both written and verbal.
Ability to understand, interpret and communicate clinical information including literature reviews, competitive intelligence, and changing treatment paradigms in order to apply knowledge to support a robust overall clinical development strategy
Critical traits for success include strategic and proactive thinking, strong scientific and analytical skills, decisiveness, and the ability to perform as a respected team member and l eader
Ability to work independently and to organize priorities and deliverables
The candidate should be detail-oriented, a self- starter and be comfortable with broad responsibilities in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, small company environment.
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Agenus is Delighted to Provide you With a Comprehensive Benefits Plan, Including Some of the Following:
Highly competitive and inclusive medical, dental and vision coverage options (US & UK)
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses (US)
Flexible Vacation Plan (US & UK)-In a time when we move at the speed of light, what matters most is what we achieve, not how many hours we clock or accrue. We want people to take breaks when they need them most and own their time. Our philosophy at Agenus is that freedom to take this time will lead to clarity, creativity and innovation through rested and refreshed eyes. With our Flexible Vacation Plan, Agenus will not limit the amount of vacation you can take. It will allow you to take the vacation time as you need, while fulfilling your job responsibilities and making meaningful contributions to our mission.
Care.com Memberships (US)
Education Assistance Program (US & UK)
401k match (US) and Financial Planning tools, Private Pension (UK)
Employee Stock Purchase Plans (US &UK)
Employee Assistance Program (US &UK)
Reward & Recognition Program (US & UK)
Catered Lunch (site dependent)
Onsite Yoga (UK)
Free Parking (US & UK)
Our core values
The way we work sets Agenus apart.
We put the patient first.
We aspire to change the world, improving the experience and options available for every single cancer patient. The answers are out there, and patients are waiting.
We are bold, and we are one.
We believe that the only way to deliver on our goals is to aim high and work as one global team. We look for opportunities to challenge, collaborate with, and support one another. We aim to break conventional standards and perform at extraordinary levels.
We work with integrity, respect and honesty.
These three building blocks serve as pillars for how we behave, operate, and execute our mission.
We are a culture of ownership and accountability.
We hold ourselves accountable not only for exceptional results, but how we get our results.
We are obsessively curious and deeply committed to learning.
We live in a fast-paced environment that requires us to learn at or above the speed of change. We believe that curiosity fuels the desire to create, and learning provides the tools to progress.
We perform at our best every day.
Every day counts. We confront insurmountable obstacles, problems and choices with intellect, perseverance and hard work.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Biotechnology Research
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