Senior Director, Clinical Research - Oncology

Eikon Therapeutics, Inc.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 270,000 - 295,000; Full time

Job summary

Eikon Therapeutics, a pioneering biopharmaceutical company, is seeking a Senior Director of Clinical Research in Oncology. This key position demands expertise in conducting clinical trials, providing strategic leadership, and a deep commitment to innovation in drug development. A successful candidate will have a track record in managing clinical trials, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and a minimum of 5-7 years in the industry, mainly focusing on oncology.

Benefits

401k plan with company matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance with substantial premium coverage

Mental health and wellness benefits

Generous paid time off and holiday policies

Daily subsidized lunch program when on-site

Enhanced parental leave benefit

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of clinical experience, including 3+ years in drug development.
• Experience leading clinical trials and managing complex projects.
• In-depth knowledge of clinical research methodologies and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct clinical development trials for Oncology.
• Provide medical expertise and operational oversight for clinical studies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

Project Management

Education

MD or DO degree

Job description

Senior Director, Clinical Research - Oncology

Senior Director, Clinical Research - Oncology

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Eikon 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.

Position

We are seeking a seasoned physician with a strong clinical background and a passion for drug development to join our Clinical Development team to serve as a Study Responsible Physician as a Senior Director, Clinical Research, Oncology. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in advancing our Oncology pipeline by providing medical expertise, strategic leadership, and operational oversight for multiple clinical development studies.

About You

You are a highly accomplished professional who excels in the development and execution of clinical projects. As a key member of the cross-functional Development Teams and the Clinical Study Teams, you will employ your expertise in clinical development to advance new therapies to patients in need. Your dedication to scientific rigor and meticulous attention to detail is evident in all your work. With a deep passion for creating important new medicines, you are committed to advancing the field of medical research and improving patient outcomes. This role will require a minimum of 3 day a week of onsite presence (or more as business needs require) in either of our New Jersey or New York offices to ensure effective management, operational excellence and high-performance delivery of clinical studies and to support the expected significant team growth & collaboration.

What You’ll Do

• Design and conduct early-stage or late-stage clinical development trials, including, but not limited to: assessing clinical safety and efficacy data, performing medical monitoring, and be responsible for other study-related clinical activities.
• Work closely with biomarker, discovery, and translational research scientists.
• Interpret reports, prepare oral and written results of product research, and participate in the discussion of strategies formulated within the disease areas that Eikon is focusing on.
• Collaborate closely with Clinical Science and other relevant functions within Eikon and potential partners including discovery, translational, and biomarker research scientists, toxicologists, clinical pharmacologists, drug safety specialists, regulatory representatives, as well as personnel from Global Clinical Operations, and other support functions.
• Establish strong working relationships and collaborations with external study investigators, key opinion leaders in drug development, and external alliance partners.
• Work closely with functional partners (Data Management, Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, Regulatory) to ensure an integrated and strategic approach to flawless execution and systematic oversight of study protocol(s) in clinical development in close collaboration with key functional stakeholders.
• Work in partnership with colleague study responsible physicians and clinical scientists to ensure development of high-quality study protocols including use of consistent processes/standards across studies.
• Work closely with functional partners to address protocol questions from Health Authorities and Ethics Committees in a consistent fashion.
  
  

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with significant experience in Oncology.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of clinical experience, including 3+ years in drug development.
• Significant experience in clinical practice with direct patient care (preferably in Oncology)
• Proven track record in leading clinical trials, including medical monitoring of early and late clinical trials and managing complex projects.
• In-depth knowledge of clinical research methodologies, GCP, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Passion for innovation and improving patient outcomes.
• Experience with IND and/or NDA filings is preferred.
  
  

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-site
  
  

The expected salary range for this role is $270,000 to $294,500 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.

We are currently not accepting any new third-party agencies or firms at this time. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website, employees or Human Resources. Eikon Therapeutics will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm associated with unsolicited resumes.

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