Clinical Trial Manager/Sr. Clinical Trial Manager

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Akero Therapeutics is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing transformational treatments for patients with serious metabolic diseases marked by high unmet need. Our current focus is on advancing our lead program efruxifermin (EFX) to provide a powerful new treatment for patients with MASH(metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis).

We are a team of problem solvers dedicated to pursuing bold scientific approaches to build a brighter future for patients. Our diverse skill sets and backgrounds, desire to learn from each other and collaborative spirit breed a culture where everyone feels inspired to bring their best thinking to work, and to bring out the best in others.

Job Summary

The Clinical Trial Manager (CTM) is a key member of Clinical Operations and will closely partner with the Associate Director, Clinical Program Management. 

Job Responsibilities

• Assist Clinical Program Manager with set-up of regional CRO and other vendors as required, including liaising with Global CRO to ensure site training and timely initiation.
• Day-to-day contact with counterpart at CRO and/or trial site; daily review and identification of potential issues or problems with the sites and communicates/escalates to Clinical Program Manager.
• Proactively identifies potential operational challenges and in collaboration with senior team members provides solutions to ensure study execution remains on track.
• Under supervision may serve as the key operational contact for Akero studies aiding in site selection, study implementation and ongoing coordination of study sites, either directly or via CROs.
• Performs accompanied visits (PSSVs, SIVs, RMVs) with CRO CRAs to ensure correct study procedures according to SOPs and protocol procedures, and review of routine regulatory documents/files in compliance with protocol, regulatory requirements, SOPs, and Monitoring Plan, as required.
• Under supervision may assist in review of protocols, informed consents, and case report forms, monitoring plans, abstracts, presentations, manuscripts and clinical study reports. May assist in compilation of investigator brochures under close supervision.
• Review of trip reports generated by CRO CRAs.
• Maintains study timelines.
• Coordinates review of data listings and preparation of interim/final clinical study reports, including resolving data discrepancies.
• Provides regular study updates to the appropriate internal stakeholders.
• Maintains internal Clinical Operations databases and document repositories.
• Performs administrative duties in a timely manner as assigned.

Qualifications

• At least 4+ years of relevant experience and a BS or BA in a relevant scientific discipline OR
• At least 4+ years of experience and an RN (2 or 3 year certificate)

Technical Requirements and Skills

• Relevant clinical trial experience in the pharmaceutical or health care industry or equivalent
• Experience as the regional lead for Europe, United States, and/or India.
• Excellent attention to detail, verbal, written, interpersonal and presentation skills are required
• Must be familiar with routine medical/scientific terminology
• Must be familiar with Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Knowledge of FDA and/or EMEA Regulations, ICH Guidelines, and GCPs governing the conduct of clinical trials is desirable
• Must be able to participate in departmental or interdepartmental strategic initiatives under general supervision
• High energy level, personal productivity, creativity and commitment.
• Team-player desiring to work in a fast-moving, dynamic start-up environment.
• This position is for remote work, but may require domestic or international travel as required (valid travel documents must be obtainable).

Compensation: 

• Below is the pay range for this position that we reasonably expect to pay. Individual compensation is based on a number of factors including, experience, education and skill set, and geographic location. This range is for the San Francisco Bay Area, California location and may be adjusted to the labor market in other geographic areas. 

  Pay range: $125,000 - 157,000 annum

 

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