Clinical Trials Manager

About the role

We’re here for one reason and one reason only – to cure cancer. Every moment is dedicated to developing treatments and every action moves us one step closer to our goal. We’ve made incredible scientific breakthroughs and our pioneering personalized CAR T-cell therapies have changed the paradigm. But we're not finished yet. Join Kite, as we make even bigger advances in cancer therapies, and help shape where our business and medical science goes next.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and supervising all aspects of a clinical study.
• Makes sure clinical trial sites are monitored.
• Aids the Clinical Program Manager in overall study management.
• Drafts and coordinates review of relevant documents including protocols, informed consents, case report forms, monitoring plans, investigator brochures, and clinical study reports.
• Maintains study timelines.
• Contributes to the development of study budget.
• Contributes to the development of RFPs and participates in the selection of CROs/vendors.
• Manages CROs/vendors.
• Collaborates in reviewing data listings and preparing interim/final clinical study reports.
• May contribute to the development of abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts.
• Ensures the effectiveness of site budget/contract process.
• Might be asked to train CROs, vendors, investigators, and study coordinators on study requirements.
• Assists in determining the activities to support a project’s priorities within functional area.
• Under supervision, may design scientific communications within the company.

Requirements

• Excellent teamwork, communication, decision-making and organizational skills are required.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of FDA and/or EMEA Regulations, ICH Guidelines, and GCPs governing the conduct of clinical trials is desirable.
• Must be able to generally understand, interpret, and explain protocol requirements to others.
• Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks.

Qualifications

• BS or BA in a relevant scientific discipline and 6 + years of relevant experience OR RN license (2 or 3 year certificate) and 6 + years of relevant experience.
• Experience in the following therapy areas is helpful: Hematology, Oncology, Rheumatology, Autoimmune disorders.
• Familiarity and experience with In-Vivo studies.

Skills

• Ability to generally understand, interpret, and explain protocol requirements to others.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Benefits

The salary range for this position is: Bay Area: $146,540.00 - $189,640.00. Other US Locations: $133,195.00 - $172,370.00. Kite considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*. For additional benefits information, visit: here.

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