Atara Biotherapeutics : Director, Clinical Research and Development (Immuno-Oncology - Hematolog[...]

Atara Biotherapeutics : Director, Clinical Research and Development (Immuno-Oncology – Hematology / Oncology)

Director, Clinical Research and Development (Immuno-Oncology – Hematology / Oncology)

Atara Biotherapeutics' mission is to develop novel treatment options for patients with severe and life-threatening conditions that have been underserved by scientific innovation. We serve that mission by investigating biotech-derived therapies targeting unique pathways to halt or reverse patients' underlying diseases.

Position Summary

The Director, Clinical Research and Development, will be instrumental in supporting the growth of Atara Biotherapeutics pipeline in immuno-oncology and hematology-oncology. The incumbent will have hands-on responsibility designing clinical trials to evaluate the efficacy, safety, clinical pharmacology, and pharmacokinetics of biologic and cellular immunotherapies, and also managing scientific collaborations with pre-eminent academic institutions and consultants. The incumbent should have an interest and passion for work in all aspects of clinical drug development.

Reports to : Chief Medical Officer

Location : Thousand Oaks, CA preferred, South San Francisco, CA potential.

Responsibilities :

• Designs and optimizes immuno-oncology and biologic therapy clinical trials, including development of clinical protocols and amendments, investigator brochures, annual reports, abstracts, manuscripts and clinical study reports in collaboration with the clinical development team.
• Serves as medical monitor, including evaluation of the safety, pharmacology, and efficacy in ongoing and completed studies in close collaboration with the clinical operations team.
• Establishes and implements exploratory pharmacodynamic, predictive and prognostic biomarker plans in conjunction with staff, consultants and collaborators.
• Interacts with study investigators, thought leaders, including advisory boards, academicians, and internal colleagues.
• Ensures adherence to Atara Bio Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) standards.
• Maintains clinical and scientific awareness in area of expertise.

Travel – Travel may be required (up to 25%).

Professional Qualifications

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