Lyell Immunopharma

Clinical Trial Assistant

Lyell Immunopharma$90K — $104K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BSc with 7+ years or MSc with 4+ years of relevant experience
  • Some experience in clinical studies and Life Sciences industry
  • Experience in field/site monitoring or Oncology drug development
  • Proven record supporting clinical studies in early phases or startups
  • Strong understanding of FDA regulations and ICH GCP guidelines

Responsibilities

  • Conduct trial support activities; escalate issues and recommend solutions
  • Draft study plans and process documents; create forms for efficient execution
  • Collect and collate data from CROs/vendors; report to stakeholders and escalate issues
  • Track daily inputs and deliverables with the Clinical Operations team
  • Become a subject matter expert in trial master file (TMF) requirements; conduct TMF reviews
  • Learn and apply ICH GCP guidelines; stay updated on evolving protocols
  • Track study expenses and vendor/site invoices

Benefits

  • Eligible for annual bonus
  • Participation in the Equity Incentive Plan
  • Supportive learning environment for professional growth
  • Opportunity to work on innovative therapies for solid tumors
  • Culture based on science, respect, collaboration, and courage
Full Job Description
The incumbent will support the execution of assigned clinical study tasks.

KEY ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Conducts trial support activities as assigned, escalates issues and recommends solutions to address concerns.
  • Supports drafting of study plans, process documents and creates forms as needed for efficient trial execution; collaborates and seeks feedback from broader study team stakeholders to improve/optimize recommendations
  • Collects and collates data from CRO/vendors, as assigned by Manager, Clinical Trials or Associate, Clinical Trials Management, reports data to stakeholders as needed, raises any issues to study lead quickly for timely resolution
  • Tracks inputs and deliverables day-to-day in partnership with the Clinical Operations team; identifies ways to improve the way we track study progress, reaches out to cross-functional partners for follow up and pull through.
  • Becomes subject matter expert in trial master file (TMF) requirements and conducts TMF review, reporting findings. Works with CRO and other vendors to support TMF maintenance by providing study documents when TMF resides with vendor.
  • Learns and applies ICH GCP guidelines; stays current with evolving expectations and applies new protocols as required
  • Tracks study expenses, as directed, tracks vendor or site invoices, routes invoices for
PREFERRED EDUCATION:
  • BSc with a minimum of 7 years' experience
  • MSc with a minimum of 4 years' experience
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
  • Entry-level support experience of clinical studies with some Life Sciences industry experience
  • Demonstrated experience with field/site monitoring, and/or sponsor in-house, and/or Oncology drug development
  • Proven experience supporting clinical studies for early phase and start-ups


successfully treated with cell therapies. However, these profound results have not yet been achieved in patients with solid tumors, representing approximately 90% of all cancers. At Lyell, our goal is to change that. We are a clinical-stage T-cell reprogramming company advancing a diverse pipeline of cell therapies for solid tumors based on our innovative technologies. We were founded by cell therapy pioneers whose decades of research elevated the broader understanding of T-cell biology and its interaction with cancer. In our quest to defeat solid tumors, we have built a fully integrated company capable of discovering new technologies, translating science into therapies, manufacturing cell therapy products, and clinically evaluating them in patients. Our culture is based on Science, Respect, Collaboration, and Courage and reflects who we are, the environment we create, and our mission's urgency.

The incumbent will support the execution of assigned clinical study tasks.
KEY ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Conducts trial support activities as assigned, escalates issues and recommends solutions to address concerns.
  • Supports drafting of study plans, process documents and creates forms as needed for efficient trial execution; collaborates and seeks feedback from broader study team stakeholders to improve/optimize recommendations
  • Collects and collates data from CRO/vendors, as assigned by Manager, Clinical Trials or Associate, Clinical Trials Management, reports data to stakeholders as needed, raises any issues to study lead quickly for timely resolution
  • Tracks inputs and deliverables day-to-day in partnership with the Clinical Operations team; identifies ways to improve the way we track study progress, reaches out to cross-functional partners for follow up and pull through.
  • Becomes subject matter expert in trial master file (TMF) requirements and conducts TMF review, reporting findings. Works with CRO and other vendors to support TMF maintenance by providing study documents when TMF resides with vendor.
  • Learns and applies ICH GCP guidelines; stays current with evolving expectations and applies new protocols as required
  • Tracks study expenses, as directed, tracks vendor or site invoices, routes invoices for
PREFERRED EDUCATION:
  • BSc with a minimum of 7 years' experience
  • MSc with a minimum of 4 years' experience
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
  • Entry-level support experience of clinical studies with some Life Sciences industry experience
  • Demonstrated experience with field/site monitoring, and/or sponsor in-house, and/or Oncology drug development
  • Proven experience supporting clinical studies for early phase and start-ups
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Ability to continually develop an understanding of cross functional study delivery, CRO and other external vendor scope to deliver successful trial outcomes
  • Ability to operate effectively in cross-functional, multi-disciplinary teams
  • Demonstrated understanding of FDA regulations and ICH GCP guideline with an ability to successfully apply these to studies to drive effective, efficient and timely strategies


The salary range for this position is $43.27 to $50.00 hourly, with the opportunity to earn an annual bonus. The salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on Lyell's compensation practices and an applicant's qualifications and experience. Employees are also eligible to participate in Lyell's Equity Incentive Plan.

We've learned from experience that some of the best people don't always match our requirements perfectly - if you're interested and think you could fit, please don't hesitate to apply.

About Lyell Immunopharma

Lyell Immunopharma is a biotechnology company that develops cell-based therapies for cancer treatment. The company's platform enables the engineering of T cells to target and eliminate cancer cells. Lyell Immunopharma was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.
Learn more about Lyell Immunopharma
Size
100 employees
Market Cap
$690.8 million
Industry
NASDAQ

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