What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Director position at Arcus Biosciences Inc.?
The Executive Medical Director, Clinical Development will be an essential contributor to the scientific, clinical, and operational scope of clinical development programs with an emphasis on study and program-specific activities. The Executive Medical Director will drive the design, planning, and implementation of study protocols for assigned investigational products and will play a key role in supporting related regulatory activities. This role will work on cross-functional program development and study management teams for the design, execution, and (medical) monitoring of clinical trials, in close collaboration with our clinical science group, as well as assist with data interpretation and communication to both internal and external stakeholders. This individual may also help support internal process improvement initiatives within the clinical department.
Responsibilities
- Directly manage and mentor a team of 2 – 3 Medical Directors.
- Partner with cross-functional program (the project strategy teams (PST) and study-level teams, both internally and within the joint execution team (JET) with our partner Gilead, with minimal oversight by our senior clinicians, to oversee the design and conduct of clinical studies, including operational feasibility, data management deliverables, preparation of meeting materials, communication plans, safety and medical monitoring, preparation of status update reports, and study close-out activities.
- Perform medical and related safety / efficacy data reviews with minimal oversight by our senior clinicians. May be responsible for analytical support of clinical trial data, including gathering, analyzing, reviewing, interpreting, and providing preliminary assessments and recommendations. Analyze information to assess issues relating to protocol conduct and / or individual subject safety. Prepare and communicate a clear overview of trial results for internal presentations, external scientific publications and regulatory purposes.
- Provide organizational support for Data Monitoring Committees and other applicable data review committees including operationalizing the charter, preparing updates and data reviews, execution of meetings and adjudications, and communication of synthesized data reports.
- Author protocols and contribute to authoring of clinical study reports, IBs, ICFs, training documents, and other clinical and regulatory documents.
- Interact with internal and external stakeholders (study sites, vendors, committees, etc.) in support of program-level development strategy as well as clinical trial objectives; responds to or triages questions for appropriate escalations.
- Act as recognized clinical expert for assigned programs both within and external to Arcus.
- Interact closely with Medical Affairs in support of ISTs and publication strategy and plan, acts as owner of clinical data as member of publication team. Write and / or review collaborative abstracts, posters, and content for scientific meetings, conferences and publications. Support publication strategy execution including collaboration with investigators, KOLs, and other internal / external stakeholders. Present at investigator meetings and scientific conferences.
- Interact closely with the Regulatory group and regulatory agencies, taking part in regulatory submissions, investigator brochure authorship and communication with US and international regulatory agencies.
- Conduct literature reviews as needed.
Qualifications
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, mouse, or calculator, and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
This role can be based at our Hayward or Brisbane, CA location (preferred) or can be remote based. The anticipated salary range for fully qualified candidates applying for this position is $370,000 - $390,000 USD annually. This salary range is an estimate of what we reasonably expect to pay for this posted position. The actual salary may vary based on various factors including, without limitation, individual education, experience, tenure, skills and abilities, internal equity and alignment with market data. In addition to a competitive market-based salary, Arcus offers the opportunity to participate in stock programs, a performance-based bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Arcus Biosciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Arcus is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
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Salary : $370,000 - $390,000