Who We Are
BlackThorn Therapeutics is a neurobehavioral health company developing targeted therapeutics, informed by a deep understanding of brain and behavior relationships, to significantly improve patient outcomes. The company has pioneered a proprietary computational psychiatry platform, which leverages bioinformatics, neuroinformatics and artificial intelligence technologies, with the goal of determining a patient's distinct neuroprint to inform the proper on-target treatment option for biologically defined patient subtypes. BlackThorn Therapeutics has completed a Phase 1 trial of BTRX-335140, a selective kappa opioid receptor antagonist, and is conducting IND-enabling studies for BTRX-323511, a selective vasopressin 1a receptor antagonist. The company also has a drug discovery program directed at novel therapeutic targets for neurobehavioral disorders.
The Position
We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative clinical scientist to join our clinical development team reporting to the CMO. The Clinical Scientist will be a key contributor in building an integrated development plan and will provide support to new development activities, as well as cross functional teams.
This is a unique opportunity to join and build, with like-minded colleagues, a company that aims to transform the lives of individuals with neurobehavioral disorders.
Essential Job Functions
- Design, oversee and/or execute, as needed and as appropriate, clinical studies and programs ensuring timely delivery of clinical deliverables
- Clinical support to implementation teams: providing subject matter expertise, clinical science support and functional representation
- Participate in the evaluation of new project opportunities leveraging BlackThorn’s unique technologies and data insights
- Contribute to key clinical documents (e.g. Study concepts/synopses, clinical protocols, investigator’s drug brochures (IB), clinical study reports (CSR), ICF, and other regulatory documents)
- Review, analyze, interpret, and present both clinical and translational data both internally and externally.
- Write and/or review collaborative abstracts, posters, and content for scientific meetings, conferences and publications
- Present at investigator meetings, advisory boards and scientific conferences
- Responsible for understanding and implementing the regulatory requirements related to the clinical studies and global drug development and accountable for complying with those requirements. May be asked to contribute to regulatory responses and discussions
Who You Are
- Undergraduate degree required with specialization in biological sciences, immunology, chemistry, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering or related is required. An advanced degree is a plus.
- Strong background in clinical trial design and execution in an industry setting. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years’ experience at a leading pharmaceutical, CRO or biotechnology company or academic center.
- Clinical Research Certificate is desirable
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate, interpret and present complex scientific data
- Committed to the values of integrity, collaboration, accountability, transparency and drive
- Ability to work collaboratively and to deliver results in a fast-paced environment
- Be able to identify challenges and provide solutions in a proactive manner
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer offering a competitive salary and benefits package. Applicants should be legally entitled to work for any employer in the US.
Note to Employment Agencies: Please do not forward any agency resumes. The company will not be responsible for any fees related to resumes that are unsolicited.