Senior Clinical Trial Manager

Aktis Oncology is a biotechnology company pioneering the discovery and development of a new class of targeted alpha radiopharmaceuticals to treat a broad range of solid tumor cancers. Founded and incubated by MPM Capital, the company has developed proprietary platforms to generate tumor-targeting agents with ideal properties for alpha radiotherapy. Designed for high tumor penetration and long residence time, Aktis Oncology's molecules will quickly clear other areas of the body, thereby maximizing tumor elimination while minimizing the side effects of treatment. This approach would enable clinicians to visualize and verify target engagement prior to exposure to therapeutic radioisotopes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This role will report to the Head of Clinical Operations and will drive several areas of strategic importance to Aktis:

• Leads and is responsible for overall clinical trial management from start-up to database lock for assigned clinical studies
• Reviews and authors applicable sections of clinical protocols, CRFs, study reports, IB, informed consent forms, and study plans/manuals; implements and monitors progress against project timelines
• Proactively identifies project risks and develops resolution plans
• Participates in the selection of Investigators and vendors
• Chairs and leads multi-disciplinary internal and external study team meetings
• Maintain close communications with internal staff and oversight of CROs and clinical sites to ensure assigned projects meet timeline, budget, and quality goals
• Participates in study data review and assists with site management to ensure data quality/timely data entry
• Responsible for managing approved study budget(s) against trial. Review and approve vendor invoices, including investigator grants and pass-through costs.
• Assists with the negotiation & establishment of contracts and budgets with external clinical sites and vendors
• Collaborate with CMC and clinical supply colleagues to properly project for drug supply needs
• Broad understanding of operations including those in related development functions
• Demonstrates ability to effectively interface with key medical personnel at clinical site(s)
• Demonstrates ability to flag processes that may not be appropriate for study based on phase, design, and/or use of data
• Maintains a flexible, proactive approach to plan for and address issues
• Possesses excellent written and oral communication skills
• Train/mentor junior staff

QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. degree or equivalent, preferably in Life Sciences (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nursing, Pharmacy)
• Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical trial management experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech and/or CRO industry
• Oncology therapeutic area experience is required for this position
• Radiopharmaceutical experience is a preferred
• Strong knowledge of ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines
• Requires clinical research operational knowledge, computer literacy, and strong project planning/management including oversight of CROs/vendors
• Experience and ability to manage global or regional teams in a virtual environment
• Proven track record in successfully managing trials from start-up to database lock
• Strong decision-making and communication/collaboration skills are essential to this position, as are analytic skills and effectiveness in seeking solutions to issues
• Willingness to travel up to 10-20% of the time (eg site visits, conferences, etc)
• Strong desire to be part of a patient-centric company.
• Proven demonstration of transparent communication and fostering open and diverse debate.
• Ability to work with agility and manage ambiguity.