Erasca, Inc. is hiring a
VP Clinical Development in United States

Summary

The VP Clinical Development will provide medical leadership for the naporafenib development program, collaborate with the CMO across the Erasca portfolio, and serve as clinical lead on programs or studies. The ideal candidate has an M.D. degree, subspecialty fellowship training and board certification in Oncology or Oncology/Hematology, and 7-10+ years of oncology clinical trial and drug development experience.

Requirements

• M.D. degree or equivalent, with subspecialty fellowship training and board certification or eligibility in Oncology or Oncology/Hematology
• 7-10+ years of oncology clinical trial and drug development experience, including extensive experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
• Experience in a dynamic biotech company required
• Experience leading or being closely involved in the clinical aspects of a regulatory filing and direct interaction with health authorities required
• Experience as the clinical lead on a complicated global program with multiple indications and studies preferred
• Experience in early and late-stage drug development highly preferred
• Extensive knowledge of clinical trial methodology and the regulatory and compliance requirements governing clinical trials
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate successfully with multiple functions in a matrixed team environment
• Executive leadership skills to educate and influence stakeholders and to add value in strategic business planning and decision-making
• Effective interpersonal, communication and influencing skills, including excellent writing skills, with the ability to tailor communication style to diverse audiences and situations
• Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment; a collaborative team player with a can-do attitude and the ability to identify and implement creative solutions to complex problems
• Strong learning orientation, curiosity, and passion for science and patients

Responsibilities

• Provide medical direction and high-quality scientific and clinical knowledge to guide the strategy and execution of the naporafenib clinical program and contribute to clinical decision making across the Erasca portfolio
• Design and implement novel and efficient clinical trials to assess appropriate endpoints
• Lead clinical study subteams, monitor overall study integrity, and review, interpretation, and communication of safety and efficacy data
• Serve as Medical lead on clinical programs and represent Clinical Development on program teams
• Contribute to regulatory filings including authoring clinical sections for INDs, NDAs and other related documents
• Partner with Drug Safety to assess the safety profile of compounds
• Write medical aspects of core study and regulatory documents including clinical research plans, protocols, investigator brochures, clinical study reports and regulatory submissions
• Contribute to the development and review of scientific publications; author manuscripts and collaborate with cross-functional colleagues and thought leaders to meet publication plan objectives
• Present at scientific, medical, and regulatory meetings
• Maintain a high level of clinical and scientific expertise by reviewing literature, attending medical or scientific meetings, and through personal exchange with thought leaders, investigators, and internal stakeholders and partners
• Participate in due diligence or other business development activities
• Establish, develop, and maintain relationships across Erasca, particularly with partners and stakeholders in Research and Development

Benefits

• Paid Time Off , Holiday , and Sick Leave
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Basic and Voluntary Life/AD&D Coverage
• Flexible Spending Account s (FSA , HSA, and Commute )
• Critical Illness and Accident Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Plan with Erasca contribution
• Opportunity to participate in an Employee Stock Purchase Program