Manager, Clinical Programs

Company Overview
ImmunityBio, Inc. (NASDAQ: IBRX) is a commercial-stage biotechnology company developing cell and immunotherapy products that are designed to help strengthen each patient’s natural immune system, potentially enabling it to outsmart the disease and eliminate cancerous or infected cells. We envision a day when we no longer fear cancer, but can conquer it, thanks to the biological wonder that is the human immune system. Our scientists are working to develop novel therapies that harness that inherent power by amplifying both branches of the immune system, attacking cancerous or infected cells today while building immunological memory for tomorrow. The goal: to reprogram the patient’s immune system and treat the host rather than just the disease.

Why ImmunityBio?
• ImmunityBio is developing cutting-edge technology with the goal to transform the lives of patients with cancer and develop next-generation therapies and vaccines that complement, harness and amplify the immune system to defeat cancers and infectious diseases.
• Opportunity to join a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company with headquarters in Southern California.
• Work with a collaborative team with the ability to work across different areas of the company.
• Ability to join a growing company with professional development opportunities.

Position Summary

The Manager, Clinical Programs (MCP) will serve as the clinical operations leader in an assigned therapeutic program. This individual will be responsible for implementing the company’s goals and priorities as they relate to the assigned therapeutic program. The MCP must be effective in leading clinical research staff as well as being accountable to the highest levels of management. They will be an expert with regards to the clinical operations and status of the assigned therapeutic program. This is a highly visible role within the company.

Essential Functions

• Lead a team of Clinical Trial Managers, Clinical Research Associates and Clinical Trial Associates to meet the goals and timelines of the assigned therapeutic program.
• Act as the representative for program’s global clinical operations to functional group leaders, external vendors, and senior management.
• Partner effectively and synergistically with stakeholders across the entire company
• Manage Clinical Trial Managers on day-to-day activities and strategic initiatives.
• Oversee the performance of designated team members, including interviewing, hiring and training employees, planning, assigning and directing work; coaching, mentoring, and  conducting performance reviews.
• Performs other special projects and duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in science required (Master’s or PhD preferred)
• 4+ years of experience working as a Clinical Trial Manager or Clinical Program Manager required
• Experience with feasibility, project, budget, and resource management preferred
• Global experience managing Clinical Research Organizations (CROs), central labs and other vendors preferred
• Experience with project and resource management required
• Previous people management experience required
• Previous experience working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment required
• Experience in NDA submissions, experience with BLA submissions is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong background in oncology clinical development
• Demonstrated ability working directly with the highest levels of the company with ease
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Knowledge of FDA guidelines as well as ICH/GCP Guidelines.
• Deep understanding of the drug development process and prior experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Able to work comfortably with the highest levels of the company
• Excellent time- and project-management skills, attention to detail, and ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong critical and logical thinking with ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and implement recommendations for resolution
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment
• Ability to mentor and develop junior employees within the assigned therapeutic program and more broadly across the clinical operations organization
• Highly proficient in, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, eTMF, CTMS, and eCTD authoring templates
• Maintain corporate confidentiality at all times.

Working Environment / Physical Environment

• This position will work on site in El Segundo, CA or rem