Who We Are

Kinnate Biopharma Inc. is a clinical-stage precision oncology company focused on expanding on the promise of targeted therapies for those battling cancer.

The company is developing medicines for known oncogenic drivers where there are no approved targeted drugs and to overcome the limitations of marketed cancer therapies, such non-responsiveness or acquired and intrinsic resistance.

Kinnate has two lead clinical programs being studied in solid tumors with RAF, NRAS and FGFR-driven alterations, and is rapidly progressing a pipeline of additional small molecule drug candidates as part of the Kinnate Discovery Engine.

The company is driven by the urgency and knowledge that patients are waiting for new, effective cancer medicines.   Come join us to help improve lives.

For more information, visit www.kinnate.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

 

Your Impact At Kinnate

 

We are seeking a Clinical Development Leader at the Senior Director / Executive Director level who will provide strategic and tactical cross-functional leadership to one or more of our Development teams.

 

Reporting to Kinnate’s Vice President Strategy & Portfolio Management, the Development Leader will advance Kinnate’s compounds, as single agents or in rational combinations, into clinical trials of cancer patients with a range of solid tumors.  The successful candidate 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. 

 

The Development Lead will:

Lead one or more matrixed, global Development Teams

Develop a robust project strategy by partnering with a diverse cross-functional team.

Manage execution of project strategy through effective team management, scenario planning and risk management, along with budget, project and resource planning.

Act as lead “voice” of the Development Team and represent the program at internal Governance and with external Advisors.

Responsibilities

• Oversees drug development programs from critical pre-FIH stage gates through planning and executing FIH trials to advanced clinical development stages
• Leads cross-functional Development Team(s) composed representatives from multiple functions, including: Clinical/Medical, Clinical Operations, Project Management, Translational Research, Non-clinical development, Biometrics, Regulatory, CMC
• Endorses and integrates line function strategies into a consolidated Development strategy
• Is accountable for ensuring that the development programs are managed appropriately per budget and deliver according to timelines agreed upon with company leadership.
• Is accountable for ensuring that the necessary resources are available to the projects to support their success
• Is accountable for the quality of deliverables to external authorities.
• Promotes a culture of innovation within Development Teams to bring forward creative development plans that maximize the potential of the development candidate.
• Leverages functional line expertise and functional leadership to achieve the team goals
• Acts as point of contact and project representative to governance and other decision-making bodies, including information dissemination and the resolution of critical project issues
• Serves as the Development champion by negotiating and influencing key internal stakeholders
• Creates a motivated, committed and engaged development team
• Models and expects effective team behavior to achieve the project goals
• Serves as a coach / mentor to Development Team members
• Ensures the Development Team adheres to relevant GXP requirements and other applicable regulatory and compliance requirements

 

 

Qualifications

 

Candidates with extensive experience in oncology drug development with the following qualifications and skills:

• Post-graduate degree such as PhD, MD, MS, MBA DVM, Pharm D preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant post graduate experience in the biopharmaceutical industry having successfully executed major components of development programs to achieve critical milestones and successfully navigate organizational stage gates
• Strong understanding of all the elements of oncology drug development including pre-clinical and clinical programs and experience in their design and execution.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully building, leading and managing high-performing cross-functional teams.
• Knowledgeable of the commercial, competitive landscape and regulatory issues that drive drug development projects
• Demonstrated experienced in managing budgets and demonstrated fiscal responsibility
• Demonstrated experience working in complex and rapidly moving matrixed environments in biopharmaceutical companies

 

We offer a competitive total rewards package that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.  The salary reasonably expected to be paid for this role is $239,290 - $298,342. The actual compensation and seniority level for this position will be determined based on relevant experience and qualifications.  This position is eligible for an annual cash bonus and equity awards.  Our employees are also eligible to receive other benefits including: 

 

Unlimited Paid Time Off

10 Company Paid Holidays - plus 2 annual paid “Refresher Days”

Wide variety of comprehensive health, dental, and vision packages – most with minimal to no out-of-pocket expenses for employees

Company contribution to 401k plan

Employee stock purchase program

Annual Massage Days

Free local gym memberships

Healthy Lifestyle Reimbursement Program

Home Office Reimbursement Program

Kinnate is proud to be responsible members of our communities. Subject to applicable law, we require all our employees to be fully vaccinated and boosted against the COVID-19 virus. Therefore, all applicants seeking a role located in the U.S. must confirm that they have already received or are willing to receive the full COVID-19 vaccination by their start date as a qualification of the role and condition of employment. 

 

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.