Associate Director Clinical Operations

ATLAS - Joint PhD Program from BioNTech and TRON with a focus on translational medicine 

12 PhD positions in biology, biochemistry, life science, chemistry, medicine, computer science or related fields

BioNTech and TRON (Translational Oncology Mainz) are leading institutions in the field of immunotherapy. Our joint international PhD Program (ATLAS) is looking for talented, junior researchers of all nationalities.
 
Our international PhD program ATLAS (Talent Academy for TransLAtional Science), guides and supports PhD students to conduct excellent research projects and offers comprehensive training in cutting-edge technologies and professional skills. The scientific training within the program has a strong focus on "the art of translation", i.e. turning basic scientific discoveries into applications.
 
We offer the opportunity to work on innovative research projects focused on translational science in the field of medicine. As a PhD student*, you will join a community of world-class scientists working on diverse topics such as:

• Immunotherapy of cancer, infectious diseases & autoimmunity
• RNA biochemistry
• Protein engineering
• Bioinformatics & systems biology
• Biomarker research
• Antimicrobial therapies 

For details on the program and the specific projects, please visit www.atlas-phdprogram.com.

Your main responsibilities are:

• Lead and Drive study delivery in China
  • Support in preparation of regular status reports to local DCO and global CTM/Platform Lead, including presentation of project status in meetings
  • Overlooking the clinical operation trial budget in country level
  • Opportune contact with PM and ADCO in case of divergences from the project plan
  • Oversight on project timelines and deliverables in country level
  • Set-up or oversight of study related documents such as Trial Management Plan, Monitor Manual, etc.
  • Contribution to and review of study core documents and contribute to local customization, e.g. synopsis, investigator’s brochure, patient informed consent documents etc.
  • Coordination of project activities with other internal departments or external vendors from start-up to close out of a clinical trial
  • Support in planning and conduct of project training prior to starting project activities, oversight
  • Responsible for the execution of clinical trials, mainly with regard to operational and administrative aspects. This implies the preparation and processing of national and international projects under consideration of the local laws, international guidelines (ICH GCP) and applicable SOPs. S/he performs activities related with leading the operational project team, the supervision/ control of third party providers, the timely performance of all services, as well as the problem management by interacting with all departments involved
  • Support on clinical operational function development in China with the guidance of DCO, including but not limited to support on GCO initiative delivery in China
  • China KOL engagement ability with the support from clinical dev and GMA
• Engage with and provide oversight to our CRO partners in China
  • CRO and other vendor (including but not limited to SMO, referral company, QC/QA vendor, etc.)  collaboration and oversight to ensure the high quality and full compliance
  • Ensure the quality and integrity of outsourced clinical trials
  • Actively identify and manage any internal and external risks to the business
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with local vendors including but not limited to CROs, patient advocacy groups and SMOs at strategic and operational levels
  • Build processes and actively support CROs to achieve best in class site activation timelines for outsourced trials in China
• Work on the efficient collaborations with our strategic development partners in China
  • Provide operational oversight of joint clinical trial programs including verifying partner company SOP, system, staff qualification, etc.
  • Serve as a point of escalation in case of challenges in project activities
  • Play an active role in helping to bridge cultural gaps and language barriers

What you have to offer:

• Natural/ life sciences or medical background (university degree or experience in a medical profession such as Nurse or Medical Technical Assistant or Pharmaceutical Technical Assistant)
• Profound knowledge and experience in relevant legislation and international guidelines (ICH-GCP) for the performance of clinical research projects
• Minimum 8 years of experience in project management, regulatory submissions, monitoring of clinical trials or clinical trial coordination with practice in project planning and structuring within the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry
• First functional and/or disciplinary leadership experience
• Very good English and Mandarin (written and spoken), refined colloquial and correspondence skills
• Experience in usual software (Word, Excel, Power Point, MS Project)
• Ready to take over responsibility
• Able to rapidly enter in action and to work under stress conditions
• Used to work in a team, experience in leading a team
• Able to recognize problems and provide solutions
• Good organizational skill
• Good communicative skills
• Pro-active way of working, used to work independent
• Should have the good country level experience of global study delivering with outsourcing model

Who can apply?

Aspiring students seeking to advance knowledge and explore novel therapies. The requirements are:

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in biology, biochemistry, life science, chemistry, medicine, computer science or related fields
• Good command of English

We Offer:

• A highly collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment at the interface between academia and pharmaceutical applications
• A doctoral degree awarded by a partnering university (e.g. Mainz University)
• Dedicated supervision by leaders in their fields with a strong publication record
• Cutting-edge technologies and in-house services to support your research
• Extensive curriculum for scientific, technical and professional skills
• Excellent working conditions:
  • Fully funded PhD positions (contracts will be from either BioNTech or TRON)
  • Family-friendliness
  • Open and inclusive culture
  • An international environment with English as our working language

Have we piqued your interest?

Then apply now for our location in Mainz, Germany and simply send us your application documents using our online form.
 
The deadline for applications is January 15th, 2023. Interviews will take place in Mainz on March 9-10th, 2023.

If you have any further questions, please visit www.atlas-phdprogram.com  or email us at info@atlas-phdprogram.com.

We look forward to your application!
  
Please note that your application and data will be used by both BioNTech and TRON – for further information on the data protection policy please go to www.atlas-phdprogram.com

*BioNTech and TRON do not not tolerate discrimination, favoritism, or harassment based on gender, political opinion, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or social origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, physical appearance, health status or any other aspect of personal status. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Most important – it’s a match!