Clinical Research Scientist

JOB SUMMARY:

The Clinical Research Scientist is part of Global Clinical Development supporting conduct of clinical trial programs comprised of several pilot and pivotal trials in thoracic (e.g. lung), CNS (e.g. GBM), GYN (e.g. ovarian), and GI (e.g. pancreatic and hepatocellular) cancers.

Focus of this position is on the scientific training of and communication with clinical trial Investigators, co-Investigators and their staff involved in clinical research of Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields). Clinical trial investigators refers to both active and potential candidate investigators on clinical trials.

This role will allow the employee to support the clinical development of a novel technology that has potential to shift the treatment paradigm in oncology.

This is a full-time, exempt, role reporting to the Director, Clinical Research Scientist and based out of the Chesterbrook, PA office

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accountable for the scientific delivery of company sponsored clinical studies
• Development of strong and productive relationships with clinical investigators and their staff on ongoing and planned clinical studies
• Deep understanding of scientific data related to TTFields, including familiarity with the device and arrays
• Appropriate dissemination of clinical and scientific information related to company's clinical program
• Leads external communication with clinical investigators and clinical research professionals during conferences, scientific meetings, and individual meetings with a focus on the clinical trial(s) they are responsible for, supporting company objectives in collaboration with clinical research physician and/or Medical Affairs as applicable
• Leads scientific discussion with clinical investigators and sites at the site initiation visits and investigator meetings in collaboration with Country Medical Director and/or Medical Science Liaison
• Partnership and collaboration across Clinical Development and other Novocure teams including Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, and Safety teams across the development spectrum including achieving good study conduct in line with company objectives. Partnership and collaboration include:
  
  
  
  • Providing scientific support on protocol development, ICF, eCRF guidelines, annual regulatory and safety reports, and other study related documents
  • Input on data related to DSMB
  • Act as the first point of contact for clinical and medical clarification from investigative sites
  • Support clinical patient enrollment efforts
  • Ensure compliance in conduct of all Novocure sponsored studies
  • Participates and supports medical review including reviewing listings and patient profiles, issuing queries, and working with sites to meet key study milestones
  • Ensure compliance with local country regulations where the conduct of clinical trial is
  
  
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent with work experience) in a scientific or clinical discipline; advanced degree (PhD, PharmD) is desirable
• Minimum of 3 years in clinical research experience in combined oncology and/or industry; clinical development experience preferred
• Medical/scientific and clinical research knowledge (academic clinical experience counts)
• Experience in data cleaning/medical review in a clinical trial setting
• Experience with data review software/platform is desirable
• Very good presentation skills
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills (both written and verbal)
• Able to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and escalate issues when necessary
• Able to work efficiently and collaboratively under pressure
• Flexible, ability to adapt easily to changing work environment and travel regularily (>60% travels)

OTHER:

• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds

Novocure is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans/Disabled.

ABOUT NOVOCURE:

Our vision

Patient-forward: aspiring to make a difference in cancer.

Our patient-forward mission

Together with our patients, we strive to extend survival in some of the most aggressive forms of cancer by developing and commercializing our innovative therapy.

Our patient-forward values

- innovation

- focus

- drive

- courage

- trust

- empathy

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