Senior Manager, Internal Medicine, Clinical Scientist (Ophthalmology) Full-time

Senior Manager, Internal Medicine, Clinical Scientist

The Senior Manager, Internal Medicine, Clinical Scientist leads in the development, evaluation, planning and execution of clinical studies and ensures integrity and interpretation of study data of a clinical development program. The Sr. Manager leads in a matrix environment as part of a cross-functional team and may contribute to candidate development projects through early and/or late phase development. The Sr. Manager reports to the Associate Director/Director, Clinical Sciences and collaborates closely with Medical Director(s) (MDs) to provide scientific expertise necessary to design and deliver on clinical studies and programs.

Typical Day in This Role

Contributes to program team meetings, scientific advisory boards, study steering committees and data/safety monitoring meetings; participates in collaborative activities with other departments; Member of the Clinical Study Team and Global Clinical SubTeam

Develops/maintains understanding of therapeutic disease area(s) and drug candidate including underlying disease biology, clinical manifestations and therapeutic standard practice, compound(s) including mechanism of action and drug landscape

Applies basic scientific expertise to support initiation and execution of clinical research and development studies for early and/or late stage assets; Assists with development of the Expanded Synopsis and may author clinically relevant sections and review other scientific portions of clinical trial protocols and amendments

Assists with and may author/review documents related to trials, such as medical monitoring plans, SAPs, informed consents and clinical components of the Clinical Study Reports and may support the development of regulatory documents; may perform quality review

Maintains compliance in accordance with FDA, EMEA, ICH and GCP guidelines as well as applicable SOPs regarding clinical safety

Performs clinical/medical data review, including safety monitoring and activities and procedures that ensure patient safety

Collaborates with internal functions and external vendors to promote clinical study integrity

Exhibits strong analytical knowledge and skills to understand how study objectives and design impact data analysis; supports identification and/or identifies critical risks and mitigations

Promotes consistent first line medical/clinical data review techniques and conventions across assigned studies; Reviews clinical data review plan and medical monitoring plan for assigned studies

This Role May Be For You If

Demonstrated ability to influence within team and may influence cross functionally

Exhibit strong analytical and influencing skills; ability to communicate concise and clear messages, strong presentation skills

Independently uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways

Strong management, interpersonal and problem-solving skills

Proven knowledge of the drug development process, Good Clinical Practice, study design, clinical research methodology & medical writing skills. Knowledge of clinical development process, regulatory requirements and ICH/GCP guidelines. Proven track in clinical trial process improvements.

Considerable organizational awareness, including significant experience working cross-functionally.

To be considered for this role, you must have a BS/MS/PhD/PharmD in a related field. Additionally, ≥ 8 years of pharmaceutical clinical drug development experience. Other levels considered depending on experience. We are seeking experience in Ophthalmology clinical trials.

Salary Range (annually) $150,500.00 – $245,500.00