Staff Scientist, Clinical Development

Position: Staff Scientist, Clinical Development

Function: Clinical Development and Operations

Company: Phanes Therapeutics, Inc.

Location: San Diego, CA

Phanes Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotech company focused on innovative drug discovery and development in immuno-oncology. Currently, Phanes is conducting three Phase 2 clinical trials with spevatamig, peluntamig, and mavrostobart. Both spevatamig and peluntamig are first-in-class bispecific antibodies and have been granted orphan drug and Fast Track designations by the FDA.

We are looking for motivated and passionate people to join us to help discover and develop new medicines and improve healthcare. We believe that innovative thinking, seamless execution, teamwork, and integrity are key values for building success. Our mission is to become a major source of innovation in the biotech and pharma industry.

At Phanes, we understand that scientific innovation is a challenging task and that’s why we are looking for exceptionally talented people to join us on our mission. We are committed to fostering an innovative and fun working environment where individuals can pursue creative ideas and deliver results, because we know that our success depends on how to realize the true potential of our people.

Job Summary:

This position is in the clinical development team located at our R&D site in San Diego, CA. The candidate should have solid training and/or broad experience in a scientific discipline. The candidate will be trained by the company on various scientific and operational aspects of clinical trials, and gradually provide scientific support in all aspects of the clinical programs, such as literature review, scientific writing, data analysis, presentation, and summary. This candidate will be part of the overall support for the clinical teams in rationalizing scientific and clinical findings, implementing study efficiency, and communication of clinical data.

The candidate must be a team player and is expected to work with other scientific and clinical staff in advancing our programs through the clinic.

The position is on-site full-time.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Strategy:

• Provide clinical support and scientific opinion to study teams.
• Provide input on clinical trial documents, milestones and timelines.
• Maintain scientific and clinical knowledge in the specific therapeutic and disease area(s) of assignment, including performing rigorous literature reviews.

Data Analysis:

• Analyze, review, and curate key clinical trial data in a timely manner.
• Organize and manage key clinical trial data.
• Contribute to the ongoing scientific review of clinical trial data.

Presentation and Documentation: 

• Help review and analyze results of clinical trial data for internal and external presentation (including external partners and stakeholders, including clinical investigators, study coordinators/CRAs and KOLs), and regulatory submission.
• Help with updating clinical research protocols, ICFs, pharmacy manuals, lab manuals and regulatory submission documents.
• Assist in the generation of Clinical Development Plans, and adherence to plans.
• Support and assist the Clinical Development team in delivering regulatory submission activities and ensure flow and accuracy of key data for clinical module sections of the IND.

Qualifications:

1. An advanced degree in a related Life Sciences discipline (e.g. Pharm D, PhD, or MD) is required. Fresh PhD graduates or current postdoctoral researchers are encouraged to apply.
2. Proven track record of scientific publications.
3. Ability to understand and critically evaluate scientific literature.
4. Working knowledge of Microsoft suite of software products is required.
5. Ability to work in a highly collaborative, matrix environment, with cross-functional teams. Excellent problem-solving skills, a strong sense of urgency and keen attention to detail.
6. Well organized with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, cross-functional teamwork environment under time and resource pressures.
7. Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong organizational skills are required.

Our Benefits Include:

• Competitive compensation package including bonus opportunities and stock options opportunities.
• Retirement 401(k) savings plan with employer match.
• Exceptional career growth opportunities.
• Excellent medical, dental and vision plans.
• Generous vacation and sick leave plans.
• 18 paid company holidays per year including a Winter Holiday Break.
• An opportunity to do truly meaningful work to make a lasting impact.
• On-site gym, ample parking including complimentary EV charging stations, company-sponsored events, etc.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent day care expenses.
• Health savings accounts (HSAs) a trust or custodial account to pay or reimburse certain medical expenses.
• Life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability plans.
• Employee assistance program (EAP) provides employee counseling programs and various online resources.
• Additional voluntary benefits including pet insurance, auto and home insurance, commuter benefits, legal plans, and more.

The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $80,000.00 - $95,000.00. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills.