Sr. Clinical Research Associate

Xencor•San Diego, CA

15h•$125,800 - $167,800•Hybrid

About The Position

Xencor is a public, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company located in the Los Angeles area (Pasadena) and in San Diego. Our focus is developing high-potential XmAb® bispecific T-cell engagers and additional engineered drug candidates that leverage our differentiated technology platforms, and we are advancing our pipeline toward clinical proof-of-concept decisions. Our goal is to create high-impact therapeutics for patients with cancer and other serious diseases. More than 20 XmAb drug candidates engineered with our technology are in clinical development, and three XmAb medicines have been marketed by partners. For more information, please visit www.xencor.com. We have an excellent opportunity for an Sr. Clinical Research Associate to join our team. This is a hybrid position with 2 days a week on-site in our San Diego, Ca. office.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED with 9 years of related experience
At least 3 years of direct experience with clinical site management, CRO/Vendor management and logistical execution of clinical trials is required.
Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail, with proven ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients
Strong understanding of clinical trials, drug development, Phase I through Phase III
Computer skills including proficiency in use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Strong working knowledge of ICH GCP as relates to clinical trial management
Ability to demonstrate competencies applicable for job based on Xencor’s Leadership Competency Model
Ability to effectively manage others through coaching and supervision, in accordance with company policies and practices. Ensures employee performance meets the organization’s expectations for conduct, productivity, quality, continuous improvement, and goal accomplishment.
Familiarity with AI tools and the ability to use them in a compliant and responsible manner, including validating outputs, mitigating risks, actively reinforcing responsible use across teams, and ensuring strict adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.
Ability to demonstrate competencies applicable for job based on Xencor’s Leadership Competency Model

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years related experience is preferred.
Experience working in a small company in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry preferred.
Prior people and/or team management experience, directly or indirectly, and experience with SmartSheet and Veeva Vault eTMF system also preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the completeness of documents managed in the electronic Trial Master Files (TMF); performs ongoing reviews of TMF to assure quality of the documentation files and compliance with SOPs, GCP and ICH Guidelines
Conducts all operational responsibilities in compliance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), FDA regulations, and ICH-GCP guidelines
Involved in the independent completion of activities across multiple clinical studies, ensuring that the safety of the subjects and integrity and validity of the study data are maintained as needed
Develops and reviews regulatory documentation to support study start up activities, including ensuring all site supplies are available on site for site initiation visits
Acts as primary liaison for assigned study sites, CROs and Vendors to convey project information, answer questions and resolve issues in accordance with the CTM escalation pathway
Attends prepares and presents materials for Investigator Meetings and study-specific training for assigned trials when needed
Ensures all regulatory documents and study supplies are maintained during the lifecycle of assigned clinical trials in collaboration with the CTM
Conducts and oversees all phases of study monitoring (PSV, SIV, IMV, and COV), either independently or jointly with CRO partner
Oversees subject recruitment and treatment status remotely through IxRS and EDC systems and direct communication with sites in order to update detailed tracking sheets daily
Oversees various study related tracking sheets to determine and report status of clinical trial documents (distribution, status, retrieval of such documents as protocol, IB, etc.) and follows up to collect outstanding documents
Maintains current understanding of assigned clinical trial protocol(s) and trial specific manuals/plans to ensure quality and deliverables are met across assigned trials
Contributes to the study budget process by managing and reconciling invoices for 3rd party CROs, Vendors, Consultants and Clinical Sites
Partners with the CTM for overall project management of trials including preparing meeting agenda, minutes and action items
Identifies new approaches to resolve problems and mitigate risks
Serves as mentor for junior CRAs and CTAs and those new to the company and/or clinical trial management
Adheres to all department and company-wide policies regarding conduct, performance and procedures
Provides oversight and direction to direct and indirect reports, as applicable, in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures. The responsibilities may include, but are not limited to recruiting, training, communicating job expectations, appraising and managing job performance, delivering feedback and coaching, and providing career development planning and opportunities
Performs other duties as required.