At Keros, our mission is to deliver significant clinical benefit to a wide range of patients with disorders that are linked to dysfunctional signaling of the transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-ß) family of proteins. With a focus on developing differentiated product candidates that are designed to alter TGF-β signaling, we aim to target the pathways critical for the growth, repair and maintenance of blood cells and a number of tissues, including bone, skeletal muscle, adipose and heart tissue. We believe our product candidates have the potential to unlock the full therapeutic benefits of modulating the TGF-β superfamily and provide disease-modifying benefit to patients.
Job Summary
As the leader of the cross-functional Clinical Program Team, the Senior Director Clinical Operations (SDCO) will lead the planning and execution strategy of assigned clinical trials to achieve overall program and corporate objectives. The SDCO will lead an assigned team internally as well as designated CRO/vendors. The SDCO will represent operational perspectives at the cross functional Program Team (or similar) ensuring high quality, feasible trials are planned with clear timelines, budget and deliverables. The SDCO will drive operational excellence through process improvement, sharing best practices, and proactive planning. The SDCO is the primary point of escalation for resolution of trial management operational issues. This role will interact with the Clinical Development leadership and is expected to present at leadership meetings. The SDCO may have direct reports.
Primary Responsibilities
- Independently leads and manages the cross-functional Program Team to ensure deliverables are met within the established timelines, budget and quality/compliance standards.
- Represents clinical operations at external and internal meetings related to assigned clinical topics.
- Determines the clinical vendor strategy for assigned studies/program; participates in the evaluation and selection of vendors, develops scope of work.
- Oversees and manages e.g. Associate Director, Clinical Project Managers and/or other resources.
- Serves as escalation point for clinical vendors.
- Represents clinical program at internal governance meetings.
- Contributes to the development of clinical trial documents by providing operational expertise and input to ensure efficient, high quality, executable clinical protocols are approved.
- Responsible to ensure clinical trial protocol(s) go through all internal review and approval processes.
- Guides the development of trial related materials and scientific trial related documents (e.g. charters, training and patient recruitment materials.
- Contributes to the safety and data review plans for studies.
- Actively contributes to site and country feasibility, strategy and selection.
- Guides the team to overcome obstacles and managing study risks through risk identification, mitigation planning, proactive team communication and creative problem solving.
- Ensure Good Clinical Practice and inspection readiness across studies.
- Develop and oversee implementation of corrective actions to support good data quality.
- Study budget management including forecasting and review of accruals and contract management.
- Contributes to the development and assessment of Key Performance Indicators/Metrics
- Identifies areas for new/refined processes within and outside of clinical operations.
- Initiates projects that help to create and refine the clinical operations organization.
Core Competencies (Required Skills)
- 15+ years of clinical operations experience within the biotech/pharmaceutical/CRO sector(s)
- Phase 1/2/3 global clinical study experience.
- 5+ years of people management, including Associate Director level
- Experience in rare and/or advanced diseases
- Understanding of FDA, EMEA, GDPR, ICH and GCP regulations and guidelines.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in pediatric and/or neuromuscular disorders
Education Requirements
- BA/BS in a clinical or scientific discipline.
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, and other relevant factors.
Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Mission Statement: Keros is an inclusive company. We believe that diversity drives innovation. We continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. As such, Keros takes a holistic approach in mentoring, coaching, and developing all of our Keros team members.
Keros Therapeutics is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Recruitment & Staffing Agencies:
Keros Therapeutics does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than the candidate directly. Any unsolicited submission by an agency to Keros is prohibited. Any resume submitted by an agency without a signed contract or expressed consent by a member of the Keros Therapeutics Human Resources Department, will be considered property of Keros Therapeutics, and no fee shall be owed with respect thereto.
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Keros is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of novel treatments for patients suffering from rare hematologic and musculoskeletal disorders with high unmet medical need
