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Medical Lead- Hematology

Employer
Spark Therapeutics
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Hybrid and remote options available for select opportunities.
Salary
Salary not provided
Closing date
May 5, 2022

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Discipline
Health Sciences, Medicine
Organization Type
Biotech

Job Details

Primary Duties

This individual will be responsible for supporting global clinical development strategies and providing clinical support for global hematology programs across Spark. This will include contributing to program/trial development, protocol development, serving as Medical Monitor of clinical studies, site selection and enrollment, investigator engagement, site training, etc. This role will be responsible for developing plans that deliver medically differentiated therapies that provide meaningful improvements to patients. This lead will provide clinical support and guidance into global clinical development strategies ensuring effective and efficient execution. This role will also provide clinical guidance for regulatory interactions, and will assist the Medical Affairs team, as necessary, providing clinical support for strategic planning activities (including clinical advisory boards). S/He/They will serve as a scientific, medical and strategic expert both internally and externally.

Responsibilities

    Lead the design of global clinical trial protocols and support timely execution of all hematology clinical programs Serve as the Medical Monitor for clinical studies, conducting ongoing review of medical/safety data and ensuring correct medical/scientific data interpretation for study reporting Serve as clinical liaison with investigative sites; engage and support clinical trial sites, including education and training. Participate in site selection activities (including feasibility and initiation visits; other site visits as required) and other trial-related activities to achieve enrollment targets and study timelines Participating as standing and/or ad hoc member of sub-teams relevant to hematology clinical programs as the clinical lead, supporting cross-functional integration, coordination and alignment to enable effective and efficient clinical development plan execution Serve as internal as clinical expert for global regulatory interactions; collaborate with Regulatory Affairs in planning regulatory strategy and communications Participate in development and review of clinical documents, including position papers, protocols, study reports, regulatory documents (NDA, MAA responses, clinical summaries, safety assessments, etc.) Acts as a regular reviewer/presenter to various internal committees Provide clinical guidance to other R&D groups as needed, regarding nonclinical support, subject eligibility, adverse events, investigator questions, regulatory requests, statistical analyses, study design and conduct, etc. Organize and execute clinical advisory boards to enhance the hematology programs. Initiate and develop professional relationships with external clinical opinion leaders, investigators, and consultants and stay abreast of competitive intelligence and other market/industry activities Maintains highest standards and levels of scientific and clinical knowledge in disease area of hematology Provide input to Medical Affairs regarding global publication and launch plans and participate in development of materials (slide decks, posters, manuscripts, abstracts), based on clinical trial data Participate in development, review and/or presentation of clinical data in Training, Managed Care, or other presentations, as needed Provide hematologic guidance to commercial and global teams, as needed. Participate in advisory boards, support global initiatives; attend scientific meetings/present data as needed Drives and integrates ongoing evidence/data generation, including clinical trials, Medical Affairs studies, Real World Evidence, and other types of evidence.

Education and Experience Requirements

    Board-certified M.D. with relevant medical experience in hematology required 3 or more years pharma/biotech industry experience OR is a recognized expert in the field. A minimum of 3 years industry experience is preferred Experience managing medical/clinical staff 3 or more years’ experience with clinical trials Experience submitting NDAs/BLAs to regulatory authorities in Europe and/or the U.S. Proven success executing global clinical development plans Experience publishing results of clinical drug trials in referred journals Solid understanding of Phase I – IV drug development Multidisciplinary experience in the pharma/biotech industry is strongly preferred (e.g., research, regulatory, clinical operations, business development, commercial operations, etc.) Strong academic/teaching background is preferred Broad experience in the principles and techniques of data analysis, interpretation and clinical relevance (e.g., ISS, ISE, competitor data, etc.) Comprehensive understanding of product and safety profiles Knowledge of medical aspects of GCP (Good Clinical Practice), ICH (International Conference on Harmonization of Technical Requirements for Registration of Pharmaceuticals for Human Use), FDA, EMEA, NICE and other relevant guidelines and regulations In-depth understanding of competitive activity in the field

Key Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

    Strong knowledge of the drug development and approval process and clinical trial design Strong communication skills (written and oral); excellent presentation skills required. Capable of representing Spark professionally with external global opinion leaders, investigators, vendors, regulatory agencies, alliance partners, and others Able to effectively engage with investigative sites and personnel Ability to work effectively cross-functionally, and to serve as a clinical resource within Spark Ability to mentor and develop staff with regard to clinical and strategic issues Strong interpersonal and leadership skills required
    Ability to stay abreast of internal and external developments, trends and other dynamics relevant to the work of CD to maintain, at all times, a fully current view and perspective of internal/external influences and/or implications for the assigned therapeutic and disease areas

Complexity and Problem Solving

    Self-motivated and detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously Ability to plan and think strategically and critically Ability to function as mentor and develop junior staff
  • Ability to critically evaluate scientific literature

Internal and External Contacts

This role will interact on a regular basis with a variety of internal and external colleagues, including (but not limited to): other internal clinical, non-clinical, regulatory, medical, safety, R&D, and commercial personnel, external vendors (CROs, labs), investigators and investigative sites, consultants, global key opinion leaders, and global regulators.

Other Job Requirements

Global travel required (approximately30%)

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Please be aware that Spark mandates COVID-19 vaccination of all employees regardless of work location. Accommodations may be made in accordance with applicable law.


Nearest Major Market: Philadelphia



Join the Spark Team

We were born of innovation, springing from the curiosity, imagination and dedication of remarkable scientists and healthcare visionaries. Our shared mission is to challenge the inevitability of genetic disease by discovering, developing, and delivering treatments in ways unimaginable - until now.

We don't follow footsteps. We create the path.

Company

At Spark Therapeutics, a fully integrated, commercial company committed to discovering, developing and delivering gene therapies, we challenge the inevitability of genetic diseases, including blindness, hemophilia, lysosomal storage disorders and neurodegenerative diseases.

Founded in March 2013 as a result of the technology and know-how accumulated over two decades at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), our investigational therapies have the potential to provide long-lasting effects, dramatically and positively changing the lives of patients with conditions where no, or only palliative, therapies exist. Greater understanding of the human genome and genetic abnormalities have allowed our scientists to tailor investigational therapies to patients suffering from very specific genetic diseases. This approach holds great promise in developing effective treatments to a host of inherited diseases. Our initial focus is on treating orphan diseases.

Headquartered in dynamic Philadelphia, we are a diverse, experienced team united in our goal to break down barriers for people and families affected by genetic diseases. As our name suggests, our investigational, one-time therapies are designed to spark healthy biology, and deliver potentially life-altering transformation for people and families affected by genetic disease. Spark is a member of the Roche Group.

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