Clinical Program Manager, Oncology

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Eikon Therapeutics is a new biopharmaceutical company employing revolutionary technology at the intersection of chemistry, engineering, computation, and biology to discover novel treatments for life-threatening diseases. Eikon’s discovery platform is built on groundbreaking innovations from its founders (Nobel Prize, 2014), culminating in the creation of microscopes which enable real time, molecular-resolution measurements of protein movement in living cells, thereby unlocking otherwise intractable classes of proteins as drug targets.</span></p></div><p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Position</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The Clinical Program Manager, Oncology, Clinical Study Management, will plan and oversee the execution of clinical trials in oncology and other therapeutic areas, as needed. This role &nbsp;works in close partnership with cross-functional teams to ensure studies are delivered on time and within budget, with a strong focus on quality, &nbsp;operational excellence, and best-in-class clinical study management. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving study execution, managing risks, and enabling high-performance collaboration across functions and regions.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">This role will require a minimum of 3 day a week of onsite presence (or more as business needs require) in either of our California or New Jersey offices to ensure effective management, operational excellence and high-performance delivery of clinical studies and to support the expected significant team growth &amp; collaboration.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>About You</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">You are collaborative, solutions oriented, flexible and have global clinical operational experience, with a passion for excellence in advancing patient care in oncology or neuroscience.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Develop and own the operational strategy, timelines, and operational plans for clinical trials, ensuring alignment with program objectives and overall business goals.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Oversee and lead cross-functional clinical trial execution, leading proactive risk identification, assessment, management, and driving alignment on mitigation strategies.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ensure high standards of quality by overseeing that clinical studies are conducted in accordance with approved protocols, company SOPs, applicable regulations, and maintain ongoing inspection readiness across the program lifecycle.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Serve as central point of contact to facilitate cross functional team effectiveness, drive operational efficiency, and provide clear direction and guidance to ensure successful study execution.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Work with minimal oversight from the Clinical Study Management Senior Director or Director, in collaboration with Clinical Study Management teams and Clinical Research and Development, Finance, and Legal functions.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Oversee and manage vendor relationships and performance to ensure that clinical studies are completed in accordance with contractual specifications for quality, timelines, and cost.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Provide regular, clear updates on study progress, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders and executive management (e.g., Clinical Study Management, Project &amp; Portfolio Management, Clinical Research).</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ensure that all study-related documents are accurate, complete, and filed appropriately in all clinical (Veeva TMF), regulatory, safety and finance systems in a timely manner.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Lead, manage, hire, develop, and mentor global and regional Clinical Study Management personnel.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Contribute to improvement initiatives, operational excellence efforts, and cross-functional projects that add value to Eikon Therapeutics.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Qualifications</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Bachelor’s degree with 8 years,&nbsp;a Master’s degree with 6 years, or a&nbsp;PhD with 3 years of relevant experience&nbsp;in life sciences, healthcare, or related field preferred.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Fluency in English (strong reading, writing, and speaking skills with the ability to effectively communicate with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels) is required.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">In-depth knowledge of ICH-GCP, regulations, directives, and guidelines.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Proficiency in clinical trial management systems (CTMS, RTSM (IRT), Veeva Vault suite) and electronic data capture (EDC) systems.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Proven ability to manage clinical studies within timelines and budgets while maintaining high quality standards and patient safety.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Strong leadership and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience managing budgets, resources, processes and controls, productivity, quality, and project delivery.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">High sense of accountability and urgency to prioritize deliverables effectively.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Growth mindset and ability to independently.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">PMP certification preferred.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">At Eikon, employee compensation also includes bonus and equity compensation, in addition to several generous benefit programs, including:​</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">401k plan with company matching​</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Medical (premiums covered by Eikon at 95%), dental and vision insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%)​</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Mental health and wellness benefits​</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Weeklong summer and winter holiday shutdowns​</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Generous paid time off and holiday policies​</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Life/AD&amp;D Insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%) and optional supplemental employee-paid life/AD&amp;D policies ​</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Enhanced parental leave benefit​</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Daily subsidized lunch program when on-site​</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The expected salary range for this role is $157,000 to $171,000 depending on skills, competency, and the market demand for your expertise.</span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Eikon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">We are currently not accepting any new third-party agencies or firms at this time. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website, employees or Human Resources. Eikon Therapeutics will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm associated with unsolicited resumes.</span></p></div>