Vice President, Clinical Research - Head of Oncology
Company: Eikon Therapeutics
Location: New York
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
Company DescriptionEikon Therapeutics is a new biopharmaceutical
company employing revolutionary technology at the intersection of
chemistry, engineering, computation, and biology to discover novel
treatments for life-threatening diseases. Eikon's discovery
platform is built on groundbreaking innovations from its founders
(Nobel Prize, 2014), culminating in the creation of microscopes
which enable real time, molecular-resolution measurements of
protein movement in living cells, thereby unlocking otherwise
intractable classes of proteins as drug targets.PositionWe are
currently seeking an experienced, collaborative, strategic oncology
executive to build and realize a future-oriented vision for the
oncology portfolio by helping to build and execute the oncology
strategy; and ensure that oncology resources are applied in line
with strategic priorities. This role will coordinate clinical,
regulatory and commercialization strategy, trial design, contribute
to trial execution, analysis and reporting, regulatory interaction,
and resourcing in collaboration with the CMO, and Heads of Clinical
Operations, Business Development, Early Drug Discovery, and
Regulatory Affairs.About YouYou are a driven, strategic planner
that is passionate about driving development and execution of a
3-to-5-year oncology strategy that enables innovative pipeline
impact and delivery of transformative medicines to patients. You
have exemplary communication and presentation skills, high-level
negotiation skills and the ability to resolve conflict in a
constructive manner. What You'll Do
- Provide leadership to the Oncology Clinical Research function:
Build the best team and chart the course. This includes continual
optimization of the organizational design and resources, ownership
and optimization of key processes, talent and succession
management, overall operating budget management and oversight of
all clinical study deliverables.
- Provide significant input on clinical plans, trial design,
clinical trial execution, medical governance at a therapeutic area
level and ensure appropriate and adequate clinical resourcing. In
partnership with the CMO, define disease area strategies and
priorities, ensure patient focus and robust evidence package to
support successful filings, approvals and commercialization and
patient access to Eikon medicines. Accountable for the ethical
conduct of studies in the Oncology TA.
- Operate as single point of accountability for medical
governance at the Oncology Clinical Research level. Ensure adequate
clinical oversight of clinical research initiatives and provide a
global and objective viewpoint of safety and efficacy by
cultivating and sustaining a culture of openness and transparency
with patient wellbeing as the key driver in decision-making.
- Lead a team of empowered and motivated clinical development
staff, driving a compelling vision and aligning the team to achieve
success in developing assets in Oncology.
- Responsible for championing clinical excellence at the
therapeutic area level.
- Responsible for overall pipeline and portfolio delivery in
Oncology, working extensively with Regulatory Affairs, Clinical
Operations and other relevant functions and departments.
- Responsible for drafting and reviewing medical aspects of core
study and regulatory documents (i.e., protocols, investigator
brochures, INDs, briefing documents, etc.).
- Responsible for assisting with the generation, analysis, and
presentation of clinical data, including manuscripts, abstracts,
and oral presentations (including authoring documents and slide
preparation as appropriate).
- Conduct investigator meetings and participate in site visits
with clinical trial investigators when needed.
- In addition to program level activities, may review compounds
for potential in-licensing, including performance of due diligence
reviews and aid new business development on market opportunity and
target product profile.
- Manage and maintain strong, effective relationships with key
external stakeholders and partners (i.e., Key Opinion Leaders and
investigators, consultants, patient advocacy groups and other
external clinical trial participants) to ensure that the primary
goals of the clinical development programs are met.
- Responsible for exploring opportunities for simplification,
ensuring that the therapeutic area is as effective and as efficient
as possible.Qualifications
- MD with Board Qualification (or equivalent) in Medical Oncology
or related Oncology Specialty; MD/PhD preferred.
- Extensive line and matrix management.
- Considerable pharmaceutical industry experience and a track
record of accomplishments is required.
- Understands the entirety of R&D across the
development/commercial life cycle to allow impact across all
functions: discovery, late-stage development, regulatory,
manufacturing, and commercial.
- Track record of success working in complex, matrixed, global,
and multi-disciplinary organization with high accountability, and
multiple lines of reporting.
- Proven ability to strategize, prioritize, and manage multiple
projects simultaneously to ensure quality, timely, on-target and
within budget accomplishment of tasks.
- Attention to detail while discriminating between critical and
non-critical activities, and to follow established processes while
identifying areas for process improvement.
- Excellent planning, time management and organizational
skills.
- Highly developed ethics and integrity, with demonstrated
ethical medical decision-making skills.At Eikon, employee
compensation also includes bonus and equity compensation, in
addition to several generous benefit programs, including:
- 401k plan with company matching
- Medical (premiums covered by Eikon at 95%), dental and vision
insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%)
- Mental health and wellness benefits
- Weeklong summer and winter holiday shutdowns
- Generous paid time off and holiday policies
- Life/AD&D Insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%) and
optional supplemental employee-paid life/AD&D policies
- Enhanced parental leave benefit
- Daily subsidized lunch program when on-siteThe expected salary
range for this role is $304,000 to $350,000 depending on skills,
competency, and the market demand for your expertise.Eikon is proud
to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified
applicants for employment.In accordance with the Company's duty to
provide and maintain a safe workplace, the Company requires all
employees to be Fully Vaccinated with one of the FDA approved
COVID-19 vaccines, which includes those vaccines that have received
the FDA's emergency use authorization. You will be expected to be
Fully Vaccinated as of your Start Date. If you believe that you are
exempt from this requirement under an applicable law or
regulations, including Americans with Disabilities Act and
California's Fair Employment and Housing Act, you will need to
contact the Company's Human Resources group. For purposes of this
section, Fully Vaccinated means (i) the completion of the
vaccination regimen as approved by the FDA (by way of example, 2
doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine and 1 dose of the Johnson
and Johnson vaccine), and (ii) timely receiving booster
vaccination, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention.
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