Associate Director, Clinical Operations

Who We Are

Arcellx is a public, clinical-stage biotechnology company reimagining cell therapy by engineering innovative immunotherapies for patients with cancer and other incurable diseases. We believe that cell therapies are one of the forward pillars of medicine and our mission is to destroy cancer and advance humanity by developing cell therapies that are safer, more effective, and more broadly accessible.

Our team members are made up of talented innovators and dreamers working from our offices in Rockville, Maryland, and Redwood City, California. At Arcellx, we hire exceptional people and create a fun, diverse, supportive, and informal environment that allows everyone to do their best work.

What Matters to Us

Living our core values is essential to maintaining a work environment that is high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative. We look for candidates who demonstrate strong values alignment and bring different backgrounds, viewpoints, and abilities to the team.

Arcellx Core Values

• Character: Committed to always doing what’s right.
• Audacity: Willing to challenge convention and share candid feedback with others.
• Determination: Curious and self-motivated. Always looking to improve and learn.  
• Collaboration: "No job is too small" mentality. Humble and willing to help others.
• Originality: Will bring your unique perspective to the table and respect a diverse set of views and backgrounds.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee scope, quality, timelines, and budget for an early and/or late-stage clinical trial(s).
• Lead one or more Study Execution Team(s) (SET) to ensure trials are initiated efficiently and completed on time, within budget and in compliance.
• Lead development and review of key clinical documents.
• Provide study-specific training and leadership to clinical research staff.
• Effectively communicate expectations to CRO, ensure appropriate site management and compliance with clinical monitoring plan, hold CRO accountable to timelines, and verify quality metrics.
• Plan and implement quality checks.
• Anticipate obstacles or complex issues at the site, vendor, and study levels, and implements solutions.
• Proactively identify issues for escalation, participate in problem-solving and implementation of risk mitigation.
• Review the quality and integrity of the clinical data through review of electronic CRF data. Work with CRO/sites to resolve data queries.
• Drive and support development of work instructions and SOPs; contribute to Clinical Operations functional initiatives for role clarity and institution of best practices.

Skills and Experience We Look For

• BSc in natural or health sciences (biology, pharmacology, pharmaceutical sciences, or equivalent).
• 8+ years of clinical operations experience with both early and late-stage oncology clinical trials.
• 2+ years of direct line management experience.
• Strong knowledge of clinical research process, including working knowledge of all functional areas of clinical trials and regulatory requirements; prior inspection readiness experience preferred.
• Exceptional project management skills, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Eager to learn with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to express complex ideas to study personnel at research and clinical institutions.

Rewards at Arcellx

Our people are our greatest asset, and supporting their well-being is an essential part of delivering on our mission and impacting the lives of patients. Putting this belief into practice means offering strong compensation and benefits.

The estimated base salary range for this position is $190k - $205,000 per year. Where a candidate falls within that range is determined by factors such as years of experience. Our compensation package also includes an annual bonus based on company goals and an equity (RSU) grant. We do offer relocation assistance for roles if required.

Our market-leading benefits package includes: 100% coverage for medical, dental and vision for team members and dependents, unlimited vacation, a 3-day weekend every month, fully-paid parental leave for up to 6 months, tuition reimbursement, 401k employer contribution and more. 

Join us in our quest to reimagine cell therapy and destroy cancer. For more on our technology, culture, and team, go to www.arcellx.com.

 

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