Company Profile

We are Rakuten Aspyrian Inc., a privately funded, clinical stage, Biotechnology Company headquartered in San Diego, California. We are focused on advancing innovative science into breakthrough products that provide cancer patients with new treatments to conquer their disease.

We are supported by investors that have the commitment to build a long-term company that integrates research, development and commercialization of cutting edge cancer therapies with the aim to transform cancer treatments. Our mission is “CONQUERING Cancer. For LIFE.”

We are developing therapies based on a novel proprietary technology platform that utilizes antibodies conjugated with payloads that are specifically activated at the tumor site. Our first clinical product will advance into Phase 3 pivotal clinical testing to treat terminal cancer patients. This is a first-in-class product with unique pharmacological activity and with the potential to have a broad impact in cancer. Given the rapid progression of the clinical studies we are quickly expanding the team to support late stage pivotal clinical development and future commercialization of our products.

Position Summary

The Field Clinical Trainers will be key members of the Clinical Operations team with responsibilities to train physicians and support staff to properly perform Aspyrian drug product infusions and photoimmunotherapy (PIT) procedures.The Field Clinical Trainer will also provide feedback to clinical and R&D regarding product performance. The Field Clinical Trainer may train site personnel with study-related data collection and/or documentation practices.

The ideal candidate will have a RN, PA, NP or other relevant clinical license with experience in surgical, interventional radiology, intensive care or radiation oncology settings, and with prior experience in an educator or trainer capacity.Additionally, a working knowledge of drug development process, GCP, ICH guidelines and FDA regulations is highly desirable.

The Field Clinical Trainer may be located anywhere in the continental US within a reasonable distance of a major airport, and will report to the Associate Medical Director. This position will require the ability and willingness to travel extensively up to 70% time, within the U.S. and Canada as clinical study enrolment and caseload activities dictate.


Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Educate, inform and observe doctors in the proper application of the Aspyrian photoimmunotherapy treatment in patients
  • Provide training to physicians and support staff on proper drug product storage, handling, preparation, and infusion procedure following protocol design
  • Educate and inform doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel of the proper use and maintenance of Aspyrian products
  • Assessment and monitoring of physicians’ skill levels with Aspyrian products.Identify and perform retraining, as applicable or requested
  • Preparation of training materials (e.g., presentation slides, reference guides)
  • Provide clinical and technical feedback regarding device performance, user ergonomics and suggest design improvements.Similarly, identify improvements in procedure techniques that can reduce time and/or improve ease of use
  • Become the go-to expert in the company on study product infusion and PIT procedures
  • Assist and support Clinical Operations in ensuring protocol compliance
  • Assist and support site personnel with study-related data collection or documentation practices
  • Rakuten Aspyrianis a dynamic environment and each employee may be asked to assist in work areas outside of their usual duties. This is an expectation of every employee and it allows for future growth opportunities.
  • Other duties as assigned


Desired Education, Skills and Experience

  • RN, PA, NP or other relevant clinical certification, with active license (as appropriate) preferred
  • Surgical, Intensive Care, Interventional Radiology, Emergency Room and/or Oncology experience desired
  • BSN, BS in Biomedical Engineering or Health Sciences degree desired
  • Minimum 3-5 years related pharmaceutical industry experience
  • Prior demonstrated experience in an educator/trainer capacity
  • Strong medical and anatomic knowledge
  • Ability to work independently
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and team building skills
  • Able to quickly build rapport, credibility, and trust with physicians and operating room, radiology and infusion center staff
  • Ability to process and prioritize sensitive complex information and problem solve with good judgment under time constrains
  • Decisive, able to give procedural coaching/direction calmly and assertively
  • Understanding of regulatory guidelines for adverse event reporting for serious/unexpected events
  • Understanding of guidelines for reporting device malfunctions
  • Working knowledge of Federal Guidelines, Good Clinical Practices, drug development process, and conduct of clinical studies


Physical demands:

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion
  • Must be willing and able to travel up to 70% of the time


We are proud to offer a competitive compensation plan with an excellent benefits package including flexible time off, stock options, 401k, medical, dental, vision plans and more.

Rakuten Aspyrian Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.

This position has been filled.