Senior Clinical Scientist

Iovance Biotherapeutics

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Iovance Biotherapeutics aims to be the global leader in innovating, developing and delivering tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy for people with cancer. We are pioneering a transformational approach to treating cancer by harnessing the ability of the human immune system to recognize and attack diverse cancer cells in each patient. The Iovance TIL platform has demonstrated promising clinical data across multiple solid tumors. We are committed to continuous innovation in cell therapy, including gene-edited cell therapy, which may be a promising option for patients with cancer. Overview The Senior Clinical Scientist participates in development of the Clinical Development plans (CDPs) and supports the assigned Medical Director/Clinical Science Physician(s) and Head of Clinical Science with various deliverables necessary for effective and efficient CS plan execution for the assigned assets/indication(s). The Senior Clinical Scientist has primary responsibilities for supporting Medical Directors/Clinical Science Physicians and Head of Clinical Science with clinical documentation, representing Clinical Science on various teams/sub-teams or other appropriate forums, supporting training of study site personnel. The Senior Clinical Scientist is expected to perform their responsibilities with more independence and are likely to have external interactions with cooperative groups, key opinion leaders (KOLs), external vendors supporting the work of Clinical Science.

Requirements

MD, PhD, OD, PharmD with ophthalmology experience, preferably including oncology experience required.
6+ years of experience in a clinical research-related role. 3-5 years' experience in a Clinical science/development role preferred.
Proficient knowledge of GCP/ICH, drug development process, study design, statistics, understanding of functional and cross-functional relationships
Proficient knowledge and skills to support program specific data review, trend identification, data interpretation
Knowledge of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer therapies preferred
Knowledge of the establishment and operation of data monitoring committees, dose review teams, and independent response adjudication committees
Previous experience working with CROs and other vendors/suppliers preferred
Previous experience with Phase I-III US and Global/Ex-US clinical trials preferred
Data listing review experience required
Strong analytical skills, especially with regard to understanding and interpreting scientific research and literature
Experience in the principles and techniques of data analysis, interpretation and clinical relevance (e.g., ISS, ISE, competitor data, etc.)
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
Good business acumen; has working knowledge of the multidisciplinary functions involved in a company’s drug development process, e.g. clinical operations, biostatistics, regulatory, commercial operations, etc.
Excellent project management skills: can prioritize multiple tasks and goals and ensure the timely, on-target and within-budget accomplishment
Good interpersonal, verbal communication and influencing skills; can influence without authority
Strong written communication skills
Good business presentation skills; is comfortable and effective when presenting to others, internally or externally
Good judgment and decision-making skills; knows how to make trade-off decisions while balancing ethics and efficacy
Ability to travel (~25%)
Must be able to remain in a stationary position standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
Must be able to move about inside an office and exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Must have visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer screen, and extensive reading.
This position requires repetitive motion, substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
Must be able to communicate with others to exchange information.
Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem-solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Cell Therapy experience preferred.
Knowledge of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer therapies preferred
Previous experience working with CROs and other vendors/suppliers preferred
Previous experience with Phase I-III US and Global/Ex-US clinical trials preferred

Responsibilities

Support the design and writing of clinical protocols and associated clinical study documents (e.g., ICFs, charters, operational manuals, etc.)
Serves as an expert on the clinical study design (including trial procedures and requirements) and develops training materials to ensure quality execution by the investigational sites.
Support cross-functional teams with study protocol and related questions and serves as point of contact for managing/answering questions relating to trial procedures.
Provides medical monitoring support or oversight of activities conducted by a CRO, which includes monitoring, cleaning, analyzing, and reviewing efficacy data to establish the presence or absence of trends and follow up as appropriate
Collaborate on, or lead where appropriate, the writing of clinical sections of key program documents including Investigational New Drug submissions, Investigator Brochures, Clinical Study Reports, and other global regulatory submissions and responses.
Support clinical development planning by participating in the evaluation of innovative trial designs and provisioning and analyzing data from ongoing and/or completed clinical trials to support future planning
Maintaining awareness of internal and external developments (scientific, clinical, competitive, and regulatory) that could impact the development plan, including attendance at major scientific conferences, participation in competitive intelligence activities, and periodic literature review.

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