Clinical Trial Liaison (Ctl), Oncology, Cell Therapy (East)

Clinical Trial Liaison (CTL), Oncology, Cell Therapy (East)

Serving as a value-added extension The Company’s Medical Affairs organization, the Clinical Trial Liaison (CTL) will support the Company’s Medical Affairs and Clinical Operations teams. The CTL will work full time to initially educate, analyze, and resolve issues with clinical research sites and investigators, developing awareness of the Company’s current studies.

The primary role of the CTL is to support ongoing cellular therapy Clinical Trials, initially in Oncology, and build relationships with Clinical Investigators, Thought Leaders (TL), and Community Healthcare Providers (HCPs). The CTL provides insights to support study feasibility, site identification and selection, and patient recruitment and retention initiatives. In collaboration with the study team, the CTL both identifies and helps facilitate resolution of investigator site issues. Physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role since it is critical to build relationships, collaborate with external stakeholders, innovate, and support the development team and company objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Support Clinical Trial Activities

• Identify and conduct outreach to clinical investigators, site staff and referring physicians to develop relationships, support enrollment initiatives and represent the Company’s interests.
• Prepare for and present study information via formal presentations to investigators, site staff and referring physicians to generate interest for participation in company sponsored studies or related activities and/or to confirm understanding of a specific protocol.
• Engage site staff and investigators in discussion to understand and report challenges in subject enrollment and retention and offer potential solutions.
• Upon request, educate Clinical Trial sites and referring physicians about Clinical Trial protocol, disease state or study design.
• Interact and build positive relationships with key stakeholders on the Medical Affairs and Clinical Operations teams such as the site’s assigned study team members including field monitors and CRAs.

Support External Stakeholders

• Develop and maintain relationships with clinical investigators and thought leaders to answer scientific, and oncology- related questions preferably through in-person interactions (1:1, group presentations, remote (if in person visits are not allowed by institution, etc.). The primary role will be focused on scientific cellular therapy and CAR education, oncology education, and fulfilling educational gaps across the portfolio in multiple tumor indications.
• Demonstrate expertise with scientific resources and presentations. Effectively present information to PIs, Sub-I’s, TL/HCPs and be able to respond to questions, ensuring medical and scientific accuracy.
• Actively assess the medical landscape by meeting, and facilitating meetings with, Clinical Development and with TLs to understand their priorities and expertise. Maintain expertise in new oncology therapies, evolving cellular therapy treatment strategies, oncology trial results, unmet medical needs, competing Clinical Trials, and scientific activities. Understand the competitive landscape and evolving healthcare paradigm and be prepared to share insights and feedback with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to partner with HCPs on oncology initiatives and collaborative research projects in alignment with Company strategic objectives.
• Attending medical congresses and local/regional meetings. Collect and provide meaningful medical insights and impact assessment to the development team to support strategy development and business decisions.

Contribute to the Field Medical Plan

• Develop field medical and TL Interaction plans in collaboration with the development team based on company objectives and TLs needs.
• Contribute to development and delivery of scientifically meaningful programs/projects in line with development team and Company objectives.

Internal and External Contacts/Customers:

External

• Principal Investigators
• Site Investigators, Study Coordinators, and Site Staff
• Referring Sites
• Private Practice Sites
• Clinical Research Associates

Internal

• Medical Affairs
• Clinical Operations
• Regulatory and Compliance

Qualifications:

• Significant clinical or research experience in oncology required.
• DNP, NP, PhD, PharmD, MD, Master’s or Bachelor’s degree required
• 5+ years of Clinical Trial research experience within an academic, healthcare system or industry setting (e.g., clinical research coordinator, research manager, clinical research associate, study coordinator, Clinical Trial Liaison, research director). Qualified individuals will have a strong experience with clinical research and study site logistics.
• Prior Pharmaceutical or Device industry experience as a Medical Liaison or Clinical Trial Liaison highly regarded.
• Established track record of effective and influential oral presentations within the healthcare profession including experience presenting to both large and small audiences is required for success in this position.
• Knowledge of FDA compliance and regulatory requirements.
• A willingness to travel within the assigned region is required; overnight travel is required as needed (estimated at 4-8 per month).
• Valid driver’s license

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements:

This role is subject to TMAC, government and/or customer requirements regarding vaccination against COVID-19, some may be more stringent than TMAC policy. Accordingly, successful applicants need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved religious or medical exemption. Employment is contingent on disclosure of your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if relevant, proof of vaccination.

Salary offers to be determined based on industry experience, education and therapeutic expertise.