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As the Director, Medical Science Liaison/Clinical Liaison, you will provide tactical engagement with academic and partner investigators to directly support successful advancement of early-stage and late-stage clinical programs in the US and other territories. While always ensuring compliance of all relevant regulatory guidelines, you will also identify and build relationships with other key partners including genomics providers and clinical & laboratory CROs.
Reporting to the Senior Director of Medical Affairs, you will collaborate closely with all members of the clinical research and development team as well as key opinion leaders; you will work with other Kinnate team members in support of assigned projects; and you will be accountable for building and executing an Engagement plan with Investigators, CROs and partnered genomics providers.
As the successful candidate, you will have a passion for novel science, an affinity for strategic thinking, an aptitude for looking beyond the day-to-day execution, and a record of leading early-stage and mid-stage clinical programs to critical milestones. Ideally, you should have experience working in a fast-paced dynamic environment. New oncology therapy breakthroughs await your creative spirit and “roll-up your sleeves” approach because #patientsarewaiting.
Key Responsibilities:
· Execute a Plan of Action (POA) pertaining to assigned clinical programs which identifies and resolves site and subject enrollment barriers and facilitates efficient and timely clinical trial execution.
· In partnership with Clinical Development and Clinical Operations team-mates, responsible for advising on the planning & execution of assigned clinical trials and clinical development strategy
· Identify qualified sites & investigators (including KOLs) to participate in company-sponsored clinical trials
· Communication of scientific key messages to external investigators & research staff which are in alignment with strategic goals
· Provide scientific education to, and engagement with, investigators & site research staff on investigational agents(s) and assigned clinical trials.
· Review, interpret, and present clinical data from development programs and relevant literature at investigator meetings, scientific congresses, and advisory committees
· Represent Kinnate programs at scientific conferences and advisory committees
· Establish & build strong relationships with, and execute strategy with external CROs and other external partners, e.g. genomics providers.
Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive, list of the expected initial duties associated with the position. The role will evolve over time and changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.
The Right Stuff:
- Clinical or Science Degree (e.g. PharmD, PhD, MSN, MPH)
- Minimum of 5 years clinical development/medical affairs experience in the biopharmaceutical industry
- Highly advanced oral & written communication and presentation skills that can be readily adjusted to the target audience
- Track record of building and managing highly effective collaborations with leading oncology investigators and clinical research professionals in US and other territories.
Competencies:
· Ability to build strong relationships with co-workers of various backgrounds and expertise
· Ability to function at a high level in a team setting whether leading the group or acting as an individual contributor
· Values-based leadership consistent with Kinnate Biopharma’s Core Values
· Engaged in the mission of Kinnate Biopharma and acting with Flexibility and Integrity.
Kinnate Biopharma Inc. closed our $276M initial public offering in December 2020 and are listed on Nasdaq. Prior to that, we closed three significant venture capital financings, including our $98M Series C round in July and August 2020 and our $74.5M Series B round in December 2019. Kinnate has a passionate and seasoned Team, guided by industry leaders in precision medicine and drug discovery, developing a focused portfolio strategy, and leveraging unique team expertise. Our Research and Development team is based primarily in San Diego, California and a portion of our management team is based in San Francisco, California. We are a small but growing precision oncology company with a bright future.
EEO & EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY
Kinnate Biopharma Inc. is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company. We provide equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Kinnate Biopharma Inc. also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of applicable law.
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