What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Clinical Scientist (Office or Remote) position at Arcus Biosciences?
The Senior Clinical Scientist will be a contributor to the scientific, clinical, and operational scope of clinical development programs with an emphasis on protocol-specific activities. The Senior Clinical Scientist will help drive the planning and implementation of study protocols for assigned investigational products. This role will work on cross-functional study management teams for the execution and monitoring of clinical trials, as well as assist with data interpretation and communication to internal stakeholders. This individual may also help support internal process improvement initiatives within the clinical department.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with cross-functional teams with oversight from senior team members to conduct clinical studies, including operational feasibility, data management deliverables, preparation of meeting materials, communication plans, preparation of status update reports, and study close-out activities.
- Support senior team members with medical monitoring reports, safety reviews, site interactions, and reviewing TFLs.
- Analyze clinical trial data, including gathering, analyzing, reviewing, interpreting, and providing preliminary assessments.
- 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.
- Analyze information to assess issues relating to protocol conduct and/or individual subject safety.
- Contribute to authoring of clinical study reports, clinical protocols and other clinical and regulatory documents.
- Interact with internal and external stakeholders (study sites, vendors, committees, etc.) in support of clinical trial objectives; responds to or triages questions for appropriate escalations.
- Write and/or review collaborative abstracts, posters, and content for scientific meetings, conferences and publications.
- Present at investigator meetings and scientific conferences.
- Conduct literature reviews as needed.
Qualifications:
- At least 2 years of experience at a pharmaceutical, CRO or biotechnology company as a clinical scientist or related role.
- Preferably a PhD degree in health science field, PharmD, MD or non-US equivalent; other relevant advanced degree in a health science field.
- Experience in oncology or oncology immunotherapy clinical trials preferred.
- Experience with data analysis and interpretation as an understanding of safety and pharmacovigilance principles required.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate, interpret and present complex scientific data (preclinical, clinical, translational) to inform scientific hypotheses and development strategy. Working knowledge of biostatistics, GCP, and regulatory requirements for clinical studies.
- Must be willing and possess the expertise to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based matrix environment as well as the ability to function independently as appropriate. Flexible to accommodate changes in team and project needs.
- Ability to handle multiple projects at a time and have a strong attention to detail while understanding the higher-level strategy.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to make independent, timely and appropriate decisions.
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 $175,000 - $185,000 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.
Office setting: 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. Lab setting: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*: • Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat, grasp lightly, use fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, perform desk-based computer tasks, use telephone, write by hand, lift, carry, push and pull objects weighing over 40 pounds. • Occasionally sit, kneel, crawl, reach and work above shoulders, sort and file paperwork or parts. • Rarely climb, scrub, sweep, mop, chop and mix or operate hand and foot controls. • Must have correctible vision to perform duties of the job. • Ability to bend, squat, kneel, stand, reach above shoulder level, and move on hard surfaces for up to eight hours. • Ability to lift heavy objects, possibly weighing up to 50 pounds. • Position may require repetitive motion.
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 identify, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE/AA/Vets
Salary : $175,000 - $185,000
