Senior Clinical Trial Manager

TScan Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotech seeking to revolutionize life-changing therapeutics for patients by identifying novel T cells and epitopes. We are looking for a Senior Clinical Trial Manager to support these studies. The ideal candidate should have relevant experience in oncology and cell therapy clinical studies and should thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and vibrant startup culture. A team player with a sense of urgency will succeed in this role.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all operational aspects of Phase I-III clinical trials from study start-up through study close-out.
• Develop and maintain study operational plans, timelines, and key deliverables.
• Ensure studies are conducted in accordance with ICH-GCP, FDA regulations, company SOPs, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Lead cross-functional study team meetings and drive execution of study objectives.
• Identify operational risks and develop mitigation strategies to maintain study timelines.
• Track study milestones and proactively communicate study status, risks, and mitigation plans to management.
• Support protocol development by providing operational input and reviewing study-related documents.
• Participate in study feasibility assessments, country and site selection, and enrollment planning.
• Lead investigator meetings, site initiation activities, and ongoing site engagement strategies.
• Review enrollment metrics, site performance, and study quality metrics to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Partner with CRAs to address site performance issues, protocol compliance, and enrollment challenges.
• Lead vendor meetings, monitor vendor performance, review key performance indicators, and ensure contractual deliverables are met.
• Review and approve vendor plans, study documentation, and operational deliverables as appropriate.
• Support operational activities related to cell therapy studies, including manufacturing scheduling, apheresis coordination, chain of identity, chain of custody, and product logistics.
• Ensure Trial Master File (TMF) documentation is complete, accurate, and inspection-ready throughout the study lifecycle.
• Monitor TMF quality metrics and ensure timely filing of essential documents.
• Support internal audits, quality reviews, regulatory inspections, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Review study budgets, forecasts, purchase orders, invoices, and vendor expenses in collaboration with Clinical Operations leadership.
• Contribute to development and continuous improvement of Clinical Operations processes, SOPs, work instructions, and study management tools.
• Mentor junior team members and provide guidance to study team members as needed.
• Foster collaborative relationships with investigators, study sites, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support Clinical Operations objectives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or healthcare discipline preferred with at least 8-10 years of experience in a clinical research environment.
• Cell Therapy and/or hematology experience preferred.
• Experience leading Phase I-III oncology clinical trials.
• Understanding of drug development, and familiarity with FDA and ICH GCP guidelines associated with conduct of clinical research.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and spoken communication skills.
• Ability to work in a flexible, matrix environment.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn.
• Ability to take direction and manage multiple tasks.

About TScan:

TScan Therapeutics is a fully integrated, next-generation TCR-T cell therapy company. Founded in 2018, TScan's platform was developed by Stephen Elledge, Ph.D., and Tomasz Kula, Ph.D., at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School. TScan's transformative platform enables rapid discovery of TCRs and targets for engineered T cell therapy. This technology is extremely versatile and is applicable across multiple therapeutic areas beyond cancers, including autoimmune disorders and infectious diseases.

Do YOU have the anatomy of a TScanner?

Our talented, compassionate, and intelligent team is what makes TScan a Top Place to Work (as ranked by The Boston Globe). Our state-of-the-art offices with over 70,000 square feet of premium lab space, including an internal GMP manufacturing suite, are an environment that supports innovation, camaraderie, and professionalism. We are passionate, fun, flexible, and team oriented. Sound like you? Apply today.

EEO Statement

TScan is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic identified by federal, state, or local laws where we operate. TScan provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. To begin an interactive dialogue with TScan regarding a reasonable accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the responsibilities of the position for which the applicant has applied, please contact the recruiter.

Pay Range: $170,000 - $187,000

Pay Transparency

TScan Therapeutics' pay ranges are established based on external market data from third-party compensation surveys and our internal benchmarking. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Individual compensation within this range is commensurate with a candidate's specific qualifications, including education, overall experience, relevant experience, and specific skills. We strive to ensure that compensation is competitive, equitable, and aligned with the value each TScanner brings to the role.

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TScan Therapeutics does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to TScan Therapeutics or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by TScan Therapeutics' internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of TScan Therapeutics, and TScan Therapeutics will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.