Clinical Trial Liaison

The Clinical Trial Liaison (CTL) will be accountable for site engagement, communications and timely patient screening / enrollment of assigned sites for Kiniksa’s applicable studies. The CTL will collaborate closely with the Kiniksa Clinical Operations Team, Clinical Development Lead and Medical Affairs as well as the partner CRO for optimal trial execution.  The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, with prior hands-on experience in executing clinical trials and a natural ability to build and foster productive relationships with clinical site personnel. This role will require significant travel (75%).The CTL will report to the Associate Director of Clinical Operations overseeing the global site engagement and recruitment strategy for the Clinical Operations department with a dotted line to Regional Clinical Operations Lead of assigned region(s). Responsibilities(including,but not limited to):Be the face of Kiniksa to Investigational Sites taking part in Kiniksa’s applicable studiesDelivering on established KPIs related to patient identification, screening and enrollment targets per site and overallDeveloping and fostering relationships directly with clinical site staff and investigators to understand and address challenges in patient enrollment Developing and maintaining routine communication tools, such as enrollment reports and dashboards, for communicating overall study progress along key metrics, including key risks and challenges, to Senior Management and program teamSupporting development and implementation of site-specific engagement plans for maximizing participation at individual clinical sitesSupporting qualification, site initiation and/or interim monitoring visits with in-person/remote attendance to help amplify and support patient identification effortsProviding input into and/or developing study related materials to support study participant identification and screening, including support of local clinical site advertising materialsSupporting CRO on feasibility and site selection effortsQualifications:Bachelor’s degree in health or life science; nursing or advanced degree is preferredA minimum of 5 years’ hands-on clinical trial execution experience, with study coordinator experience highly preferred Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, with a natural ability to establish rapport with a wide range of peopleSite monitoring and clinical quality compliance experience are strongly preferredExcellent communication skills, including use of MS Office based software tools for the development and maintenance of effective templates to track, monitor and summarize data and key messages for various audiences Strong oral and written communication skills in EnglishEffective project management and risk mitigation skillsDemonstrated ability to successfully enroll clinical studies in a timely manner Strong organization skills and demonstrated ability to work independently, navigate within a cross-functional matrix environment, and execute tasks with minimal oversight Ability to travel within the US and outside the US (up to 75%) with potential for overnight stays.Salary is commensurate with experienceKiniksa Benefits Summary - USAThe expected salary range for Clinical Trial Liaison is $128,000 - $142,000 annually. Compensation decisions are based on objective criteria including role responsibilities, experience/qualifications, internal equity, geographic location, and external market benchmarks. In addition to base pay, this role includes a Bonus plan.Kiniksa is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, genetics, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or any other legally protected category. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.