Senior Science Officer, Clinical Development

CIRM•South San Francisco, CA

1d•$154,891 - $178,416•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Science Officer, Clinical Development, helps manage a portfolio of clinical trial project awards, provides clinical operations subject matter expertise across CIRM programs, and works with the Patient Access Team on clinical infrastructure support. The role works cross-functionally with CIRM’s Clinical Development, Preclinical Development, Patient Access, Grants Management, and Review Teams. It calls for scientific research expertise—preferably related to stem cells, cell and gene therapies, or preclinical and clinical drug or device development—and extensive experience designing and operating clinical trials. The position advances promising clinical-stage stem cell-based and genetic therapies for unmet medical needs. It oversees award milestones, project progress, reporting, risks, resources, and—when warranted—recommendations to suspend or discontinue projects. It also helps use CIRM clinical infrastructure to accelerate development and increase patient access, and contributes to portfolio reporting, funding programs, scientific events, stakeholder engagement, and internal guidance and procedures. The position is hybrid, requiring two days per week in the South San Francisco office and three days remotely. In-person attendance at organizational, board, subcommittee, and working-group meetings is required as needed. Work involves prolonged periods sitting at a desk and using a computer, operating standard office equipment, and working in a high-rise building. Availability outside normal business hours is required. The position reports to the Senior Director of Clinical Development and has no supervisory responsibilities. The expected annual pay is $154,891–$178,416, within a full salary range of $154,891–$213,704.

Requirements

Doctorate (PhD, PharmD, MD/DO) in medicine, biomedical research, or a related area.
At least five years of work experience in a science-related discipline beyond the doctoral degree.
At least three years of demonstrated management experience leading preclinical development, clinical development, and/or manufacturing of stem cell-based or genetic therapies.
Expertise and experience in a scientific research discipline; preference for experience related to stem cells, cell and gene therapies, or preclinical and clinical drug or device development.
Extensive experience in clinical trial design and operations.
Ability to manage, organize, and prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
Outstanding communication skills and ability to make clear, concise, impactful presentations.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Willingness to embrace change and learn.
Ability to work two days per week in the South San Francisco office and attend in-person meetings as required.
Availability to work outside normal business hours.
Ability to operate standard office equipment.

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of drug development, manufacturing processes, clinical operations, and regulatory matters for stem cell-based and genetic therapies.
Proven track record leading cross-team collaboration to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of clinical trial-stage project awards and advance promising stem cell-based and genetic therapies for unmet medical needs.
Manage development of project milestones and contracting for awarded clinical trial-stage projects.
Monitor programmatic, scientific, and technical progress; support timely milestone achievement; and ensure objective metrics and complete, current project reporting.
Work with project teams to identify risks or deficiencies, leverage internal and external resources, and recommend suspension or discontinuation when warranted.
Seek ways to improve and accelerate therapies through clinical development and monitor appropriate and efficient use of resources.
Support CIRM’s competitive review process so that promising, well-constructed projects are considered for the Clinical Development portfolio.
Collaborate with the Patient Access Team to increase patient access to CIRM-funded therapies and leverage CIRM clinical infrastructure programs to accelerate development.
Stay current on developments in stem cell and gene therapy research and identify ways to improve the conduct of science.
Connect scientists with potential collaborators, resources, and programs; consult with potential applicants about the application process.
Collect data, track progress across CIRM-funded portfolios, and create and maintain portfolio reporting slides for stakeholders and CIRM leadership.
Contribute to planning and organizing CIRM-sponsored webinars, scientific workshops, and grantee and trainee conferences.
Support development and implementation of new funding programs and improvements to existing programs with the team lead and internal stakeholders.
Represent CIRM at relevant scientific, medical, governmental, and industry meetings and events, and engage stakeholders to advance projects.
Promote and communicate Clinical Development activities to the public and other stakeholders as appropriate.
Demonstrate commitment to CIRM’s mission, collaborate to improve efficiency and productivity, develop internal guidance and SOP documents, and support team decisions and objectives.