Clinical Trial Manager, Clinical Operations

Works directly with study team and/or vendors on development of study documents, plans and manuals including but not limited to: protocol and amendments, investigator brochure, informed consent form, annual reports, clinical study report, pharmacy manual, laboratory manual and internal data review plan. CytomX has a broad pipeline, which comprises seven therapeutic candidates across multiple treatment modalities including antibody-drug conjugates (“ADCs”), T-cell engaging bispecific antibodies (“TCBs”), and immune modulators such as cytokines and checkpoint inhibitors (“CPIs”).

Headquarters Location: Emeryville, CA

Candidate Location: Hybrid 

Travel Required: 5%

Reports To: VP, Clinical Operations

Department: Clinical Operations

Position Type:  Full-time

 

About CytomX Therapeutics: 

CytomX Therapeutics, Inc. is committed to changing the treatment of cancer with our novel Probody® therapeutic platform. Our commitment to transforming lives with safer, more effective therapies is driven by our curiosity and passion for innovation and our belief that by acting with integrity in an honest, respectful, ethical manner, we have the power to change lives. Our workplace embodies collaboration, open communication, celebrating our successes, and holding each other to the highest possible standards. CytomX has a broad pipeline, which comprises seven therapeutic candidates across multiple treatment modalities including antibody-drug conjugates (“ADCs”), T-cell engaging bispecific antibodies (“TCBs”), and immune modulators such as cytokines and checkpoint inhibitors (“CPIs”). Learn more at www.cytomX.com. 

 

Who You Are and What You’ll Do:

You are passionate about life sciences and making a difference to cancer patients, their families, and healthcare providers.Youwill be responsible for providing operational and scientific support for clinical studies. This cross-functional role includes working directly with the study team and vendors to ensure execution on the clinical strategy, as well as assembling, evaluating, and presenting operational data. The Clinical Trial Manager will report to the Vice President, Clinical Operations and collaborate closely with Clinical Development, Clinical Pharmacology, Biostatistics, Data Management, Sample Management and Program Management.

 

Job Responsibilities:

• Develops and manages the execution of clinical trial operational activities toensurecompletionaccordingtotimelines while anticipatingpotentialstudyproblemsandpreparing contingency plans as needed.
• Works directly with study team and/or vendors on development of study documents, plans and manuals including but not limited to: protocol and amendments, investigator brochure, informed consent form, annual reports, clinical study report, pharmacy manual, laboratory manual and internal data review plan.
• Developsandensurescompliancewithclinicalmonitoringplan and associated key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Reviewsmonitoringtripreportsand ensures accurate identification, tracking and resolution of all protocol deviations and action items.
• Collaborates with the clinical development team to ensure appropriate data review and accurate data reporting.
• ProcuresandmanagescontractswithCROs,studyvendorsandinvestigativesites.
• Providesvendoroversightofassignedclinicaltrialvendors.
• Reviewsandapprovesvendor and investigative site invoices.
• Manage, either directly or through supervised delegation, other study-wide activities such as sample handling, drug re-supply and investigator payments.
• Providesfrequentstudyupdatestomanagementuponrequest.
• Partnerswithstudyteamtoensuretrialactivitiesaredocumentedinthetrialmasterfilein accordance with regulatory requirements and SOPs.
• Collaborates cross functionallyinthepreparationofscientific publications including posters, abstracts, and manuscripts.
• SupportstheimplementationofnewclinicalSOPs, systems and processes. 
• Maymentor,manageanddevelopotherteammembers.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree inclinical, biological, mathematical sciencesor related fieldis required, an advanced degree is preferred.
• Aminimumof5yearspharmaceuticaldevelopmentexperienceisstronglypreferred with 3+ years of CTM or study lead experience.
• Oncology experience is required, gastrointestinal cancer experience is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience managing or leading Phase I oncology trials is required.
• Veeva Vault or similar system experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience operating in a small or early-stage biotech environment with direct hands-on ownership of study execution (not soley CRO oversight), is required.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Musthavedemonstratedproblemsolvingabilitiesandstrongorganizationalskills.
• Excellentwrittenandverbalcommunicationskillsarerequired.
• ExperienceandunderstandingofICHandGCPispreferred.
• Mustbeademonstratedself-starterandteamplayerwithstronginterpersonalskills.

 

How You Will Work:

• Demonstrates collaboration and teamwork. Works well with others and understands that collaboration leads to better results.
• Possesses strong communication skills. Communicates clearly, concisely, and professionally. Listens actively to build understanding.
• Exhibits strong interpersonalskills and self-awareness. Builds and cultivates strong and enduring relationships with others. Acts with humility and understands own strengths and weaknesses.
• Shows continuous improvement and a commitment to self-management and development. Operates with a continuous improvement mindset and continuously seeks to expand own knowledge and capabilities.
• Demonstrates a patient focus. Puts the patient first in actions and decisions taken.

 

Compensation, Benefits, and So Much More

• The expected salary range for this role based on the primary location for this position in California is $135,000 - $165,000 per year. Offer amounts are determined by factors such as experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
• A great environment where we work collaboratively, leverage each other’s strengths, and work toward a shared vision with our common goals of doing the best thing for patients.
• A robust and enduring approach to your development and career growth fueled by a strong learning curriculum and career guidance that helps you understand how you can grow your career at CytomX.
• A robust and highly competitive total rewards program that helps you achieve your compensation goals while supporting a great work / life balance.

 

Conditions of Employment 

• Background investigations are required for all positions at CytomX, consistent with applicable law.

 

CytomX’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)

CytomX believes that DEIB helps drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive, innovative work environment with employees who reflect our values and ultimately, serve our patients. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

 

Further, we are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we (and the agencies we work with) will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.  If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation, or need other assistance in applying for or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources, at

hr@cytomx.com

 

 

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hr@cytomx.com

 

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