Senior Director, Clinical Operations

Kymera Therapeutics•Watertown, MA

About The Position

The Senior Director, Clinical Operations is a leadership role responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of clinical operations for a high priority immunology program. This individual possesses clinical operations expertise with a track record of success, working with peers and stakeholders across multiple disciplines to drive programs with multiple studies and indications through all phases of clinical trials (Phase I-III). The Senior Director will be a leader in the organization who knows how to manage a team internally, at our clinical sites, and with our vendors.

Requirements

BA/BS preferably in a health-related field; preferred MA/MS degree with major in biological, life science, nursing or related field
10+ years of experience in clinical operations within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
Prior experience building and leading a high-performing team
Expertise in global regulatory and compliance requirements for clinical research, including but not limited to, US CRF, EU CTD and ICH GCP
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and adapt to changes
Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem solving skills
Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the strategic planning, implementation and execution of clinical trials across a key immunology program in accordance with project timelines, budget, and quality standards
Develop and manage comprehensive program project plans, including but not limited to, study protocols, clinical trial budgets, timelines, enrollment and risk mitigation strategies
Collaborate cross functionally with internal teams, including Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics, Translational Medicine and Program Leadership to ensure alignment on clinical trial objectives and milestones
Provide operational expertise and strategic input into the development of Clinical Development Plans (CDP), supporting the overall clinical strategy for the program
Serve as the point of contact for CROs and vendors, overseeing their performance and ensuring adherence to contractual agreements, timelines and quality standards
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, ICH-GCP requirements, and company SOPs throughout all stages of clinical trial conduct
Oversee the collection, analysis and interpretation of clinical trial data, working closely with Clinical Development, Biostatistics and Data Management teams to ensure data accuracy and integrity
Contribute to the preparation and review of clinical study documents including the Investigator Brochure, Investigational New Drug Applications (IND), study protocols, clinical study reports, applicable sections of New Drug Applications (NDA) and or Marketing Authorization Application (MAA), updates to the IND, NDA and other safety reports
Hire, train and develop the Clinical Operations team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, continues improvement, and operational excellence