Description

Job Title:

Senior Clinical Scientist

Location:

San Diego, CA

Position type:

FLSA:

Full time

Exempt

Department:

Finance ID:

Clinical Development

2201-J09886-BF

Profoundly Improve People’s lives by Revolutionizing the Delivery of RNA Therapeutics

At Avidity Biosciences, we are passionate about the impact of every employee in realizing our vision of improving people’s lives by delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics. Avidity is revolutionizing the field of RNA with its proprietary AOCs, which are designed to combine the specificity of monoclonal antibodies with the precision of oligonucleotide therapies to address targets and diseases previously unreachable with existing RNA therapies. If you are a committed, solution-oriented thinker, join us in making a difference and become part of our growing culture that is integrated, collaborative, agile and focused on the needs of patients. 

Avidity Biosciences, Inc.'s mission is to profoundly improve people's lives by delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics - Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates (AOCs™). Utilizing its proprietary AOC platform, Avidity demonstrated the first-ever successful targeted delivery of RNA into muscle and is leading the field with clinical development programs for three rare muscle diseases: myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). Avidity is broadening the reach of AOCs with its advancing and expanding pipeline, including programs in cardiology and immunology through internal discovery efforts and key partnerships. Avidity is headquartered in San Diego, CA. For more information about our AOC platform, clinical development pipeline, and people, please visit www.aviditybiosciences.com and engage with us on LinkedIn and X.

The Opportunity

This position will support efforts in the strategy, planning, execution, and reporting of clinical trials.  Main responsibilities include supporting the Program Team Lead and working with the cross-functional team to execute the trials according to the clinical development plan.  This position will be responsible for the development of clinical protocols, analysis and interpretation of safety and efficacy data, and will contribute to the writing of study documents and regulatory submissions. 

What You Will Contribute

Contribute to the planning and design of clinical studies in accordance with corporate objectives Provide scientific support to the clinical team through literature searches, interpretation of scientific literature, and evaluation of various technologies to aid in clinical strategic planning, study implementation, and due diligence activitiesContribute to the clinical oversight and scientific review of clinical trial data including summarizing, analyzing and interpreting clinical efficacy and safety dataSupport Study Medical Monitor in tracking labs and communicating with site staffWork in close collaboration with Clinical Operations to ensure translation of the clinical protocol into operational deliverables, including but not limited to performing ongoing review and analysis of clinical study data and preparing/reviewing study plans Contribute to the writing and revision of clinical documents, such as study protocols, clinical study reports, informed consent forms, investigator brochures, annual reports and other materials for regulatory submission and assure they are informed of pertinent study informationContribute to key cross-functional and clinical meetings (e.g., clinical study team meetings, investigator meetings, site initiation visits, ad hoc meetings or steering committee meetings) 

What We Seek

Advanced degree in scientific/life-sciences/clinical/nursing field. M.Sc., Ph.D. preferred Minimum of 5-8 years of clinical development experience, technical/operational experience in planning, executing, reporting and publishing clinical studies within the pharmaceutical industry. Demonstrated ability to review and summarize study data, including experience in preparing and presenting data Broad understanding of functional areas of drug development, including preclinical, regulatory, pharmacovigilance, drug supply, data sciences (data management, biostatistics, programming), and clinical operations (including site selection, study start-up, study conduct, and finalization). Successful track record for the ability to interpret, analyze, and present clinical data, including aggregate data analyses, in order to inform decision-making and set clinical strategy. Excellent communication (oral and written), analytical, organizational, and project management skills Ability to think strategically and creatively, function independently, deliver on timelines, have strategic insights and have a detailed knowledge of the activities, and procedures involved in clinical drug development Experience with global clinical studies is a plus Prior experience in Rare Disease or Neuromuscular Therapy is a plus Ability to multi-task well, to deal well with conflict and obstacles, and to work in a fast-paced environment

What We Will Provide To You

●        The base salary range for this role is $156,750k - $173,250k. The final compensation will be commensurate with such factors as relevant experience, skillset, internal equity and market factors.

●        Avidity offers competitive compensation and benefits, which include the opportunity for annual and spot bonuses, stock options, and RSUs, as well as a 401(k) with an employer match. In addition, the comprehensive wellness program includes coverage for medical, dental, vision, and LTD, and four weeks of time off.

●        A commitment to learning and development which includes a variety of programming internally developed by and for Avidity employees, opportunities for job-specific training offered by industry, and an education reimbursement program.

 

Avidity Biosciences

10578 Science Center Dr. Suite 125

San Diego, CA

92121

O: 858-401-7900

F: 858-401-7901