Adela is focused on the detection of cancer and other high-morbidity, high-mortality conditions through a blood test. The Company’s genome-wide methylation analysis technology has the unique ability to distinguish the most highly informative (methylated) regions of the genome from the non-informative regions and preferentially target those informative regions for sequencing. The technology is initially being developed for use across the cancer continuum for detection, diagnosis, and management, and in the future, it will be applied to other conditions beyond cancer.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Adela Team as an Associate Director of Clinical Development. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing, dynamic, and collaborative biotechnology company leveraging innovative technology positioned to change the diagnostic testing landscape. This role will be responsible for leading external clinical research collaborations to advance the development of cancer management applications of Adela’s technology. This is a remote based position working with team members across the United States and Canada.
Position Responsibilities
- Cultivate and lead Adela’s external collaborations with academic investigators including crafting study designs, study aims, objectives and endpoints aligned with product development opportunities across a range of cancer management opportunities in multiple cancer types including molecular residual disease (MRD) detection, treatment response prediction and response monitoring.
- Provide expertise and oversight to ensure clinical studies are designed and executed to meet objectives by developing study protocols, defining inclusion/exclusion criteria, defining necessary clinical data, samples and timepoints, contributing to analysis planning including statistical analysis plans, reviewing study results, writing clinical study reports and collaborating on publications of results.
- Contribute to product development strategy by assessing clinical needs, gaining insights from external collaborators and through a comprehensive understanding of the existing scientific literature relevant to the field.
- Accountable for the preparation of study budgets; participates in negotiation of contracts with study partners.
- Attend scientific conferences and monitor relevant scientific literature to identify potential collaborations, inform competitive intelligence and future development opportunities. Prepare summaries of scientific literature to guide development decisions.
- Responsible for building and maintaining collaborative and productive relationships with internal/external partners.
- Anticipate challenges likely to be encountered during clinical studies, create, and implement solutions.
- Perform other duties as requested by the senior management.
Required Skills
- Advanced degree in medicine, genetics, biology, biochemistry, or related areas.
- At least 5 years experience in biotechnology, pharma or relevant academic role, with a focus on oncology diagnostics and clinical research.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across a diverse cross-functional team
- Subject matter expert in oncology
- Excellent presentation, verbal and written skills
The salary range is $175,000 $185,000 annual base.This range is determined based on various factors including experience, qualifications, and market standards.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required.
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