Clinical Scientist

Outpace Bio is pioneering AI-powered cell therapy for solid tumors, focusing on immune cell programming to improve efficacy and overcome barriers like tumor access and toxicity. The company is based in Seattle and works at the forefront of computational protein design, synthetic biology, and immunology.

Location: Seattle, WA, USA

Salary: $226k–$267k

Responsibilities

• Serve as study clinical scientist on oncology cell therapy trials to partner closely with Senior Medical Director in the execution of the clinical development strategy for assigned asset(s), actively participating in study start-up activities, asset team meetings, safety monitoring committees, and coordination of patient enrollment and dosing with product manufacturing/delivery managed by technical operations and clinical operations.
• Conduct review of emerging clinical and medical data to ensure quality data; review and query data; present and discuss relevant data to appropriate teams and relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate on the preparation and review of clinical protocols and amendments and support the development of other critical study and regulatory documents including informed consent forms, investigator brochures, statistical analysis plans, regulatory documents, annual reports, and clinical study reports (CSRs).
• Support clinical development activities during implementation of clinical database with CRO.
• Review risks, query resolution, and protocol deviations. Support and assist in the development of publications, abstracts, and presentations.
• Develop effective collaborations with key internal and external partners, such as cross functional team members, consultants, asset team leaders, and clinical trial site staff.
• Serve as technical resource for clinical issues raised by internal and external collaborators, investigators, consultants and contractors.
• Participate in project teams to help implement clinical development and contribute to key milestones (e.g., start-up and delivery of POC trials).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (MSc, PharmD, MD, PhD) in Life Sciences, Pharmacology, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in conducting / supporting oncology/hematology clinical studies; experience in early phase development and/or cell therapy preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with interpretation of clinical research results including safety and efficacy required. Familiarity with statistical principles is desirable.
• Ability to think strategically and tactically with an interest in clinical research and drug development with a focus on delivering results and driving innovation.
• Ability to adapt and problem-solve in an agile, fast-paced, start-up, team-based matrix environment as well as the ability to function independently as appropriate.
• Flexible to accommodate changes in team and project needs.
• Ability to handle multiple projects at a time and have strong attention to detail while understanding the higher-level strategy.
• Passion for developing complex, innovative medicines for solid tumors.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flexible spending account, health savings account, commuter benefits, legal benefits, and 401k plan with employer match.
• Stock option grants and performance bonuses.
• Flexible PTO, paid sick leave, fifteen paid holidays, winter shutdown, and paid parental leave.

Additional Information

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Outpace Bio does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies unless contacted directly by their internal team.