Clinical Research Associate, In-House Full Time

ImmunityBio, Inc. (NASDAQ: IBRX) is a commercial-stage biotechnology company developing cell and immunotherapy products that are designed to help strengthen each patient’s natural immune system, potentially enabling it to outsmart the disease and eliminate cancerous or infected cells. We envision a day when we no longer fear cancer, but can conquer it, thanks to the biological wonder that is the human immune system. Our scientists are working to develop novel therapies that harness that inherent power by amplifying both branches of the immune system, attacking cancerous or infected cells today while building immunological memory for tomorrow. The goal: to reprogram the patient’s immune system and treat the host rather than just the disease.

Why ImmunityBio?

• ImmunityBio is developing cutting-edge technology with the goal to transform the lives of patients with cancer and develop next-generation therapies and vaccines that complement, harness and amplify the immune system to defeat cancers and infectious diseases.
• Opportunity to join a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company with headquarters in Southern California.
• Work with a collaborative team with the ability to work across different areas of the company.
• Ability to join a growing company with professional development opportunities.

Position Summary

The Clinical Research Associate, In-House will participate in clinical research teams to ensure the most effective and efficient conduct of clinical research studies by providing training, protocol interpretation, document collection and review and overall clinical trial support.

Essential Functions

• Review of study-related materials including site initiation training slides, site specific informed consent form templates, procedures and laboratory manuals and development/procurement of applicable appendix documents
• Interpret medical and scientific intent of assigned study protocols and study procedures, logistics, risks to research subjects, safety, data evaluation methods to support review of study-related materials
• Track and maintain ImmunityBio study personnel list and training records for assigned studies
• Communicate study rationale for assigned studies to study team members and clinical sites
• Support Clinical Trial Manager (CTM) and Clinical Program Manager (CPM) with triage of clinical site inquiries regarding protocol interpretation and eligibility requirements
• Create/edit site feasibility questionnaire template, track feasibility/start-up activities
• Create regulatory document templates, oversee and support collection of essential documents during site start-up
• Review non-investigational product (non-IP) supply list from the CTM for research sample processing and shipment, review non-IP supply orders forms and work with Supply Chain (SC) for distribution to clinical sites
• File documents to the Trial Master File (TMF) and maintain expected document lists (EDLs) for study and country level documents and provide tracking and/or metrics throughout the study lifecycle as delegated by the CTM
• Communicate regularly with field Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) during site start-up and provide missing document list before the Site Initiation Visit and as needed for subsequent visits
• Partner with field CRAs and CTAs to resolve document issues identified during site visits
• Review investigational product (IP) metrics to ensure sites maintain sufficient quantities to properly conduct the trial as well as work with SC to ensure IP temperature monitoring excursions are documented and train or assist sites with corrective actions
• File documents to the Trial Master File (TMF) and maintain expected document lists (EDLs) for assigned site documents and provide tracking and/or metrics throughout the study lifecycle
• File documents to the TMF on behalf of functional groups that do not have access to the TMF as needed
• Perform content review and post approval review of documents filed to the TMF
• Provide approved study manuals and form templates to clinical sites in anticipation of Site Initiation Visit
• Support training of suppliers, investigators, and study coordinators on study requirements and provide guidance on site issues
• Conduct clinical specimen log review, track and coordinate shipment of specimens to the sponsor or contracted supplier
• Train sites on specimen and shipment requirements for central laboratory and serve as liaison with contracted suppliers, create and manage site shipping accounts
• Support supplier oversight including working with supplier quality group for supplier qualification and new vendor request process with finance and accounting
• Conduct remote monitoring tasks including reconciliation of site investigational product accountability
• Audit Investigator/Site invoices for accuracy and reconcile invoices against the case report forms (CRFs) and budget for payment submission, perform invoice reconciliation at site close-out
• Submit purchase requisitions to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System for Clinical Operations and functional groups as needed. Request invoice approval from internal supplier designee(s).
• Work with accounting and finance to ensure activated clinical site record is added to the ERP System for site payment processing
• Provide data listings and compile clinical study report documents to support medical writing activities
• Create and/or review of slides, overheads, etc., for a project, departmental, sponsor and/or business development presentations
• Participate in clinical operations safety reporting activities including distribution to sites, tracking, IRB submission, TMF filing and completion of required form for updates to Safety Distribution System for site personnel or site status changes
• Submit clinical trial documentation to central IRB after initial submission by the CTM as needed
• Collaborate with other functional groups such as data management, pharmacovigilance, biostatistics etc. to ensure clinical trial activities are documented efficiently, compliant with regulations and standards, and aligned with project objectives
• Assist CTM with management of trial projects as delegated by the CTM
• Performs ad-hoc and cross-functional duties and/or projects as assigned to support business needs and provide developmental opportunities

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ year experience as a Clinical Trials Associate (or 7+ years’ clinical research experience) required; or
• Associate’s degree with 7+ years’ experience as a Clinical Trials Associate (or 10+ years clinical research experience) required

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe
• Excellent written/oral communication skills
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Maintain corporate confidentiality at all times
• Ability to set priorities and independent decision making
• Ability to work independently as well as in teams

This position is eligible for a discretionary bonus and equity award. The annual base pay range for this position is below. The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications, prior experience as well as geographic location.

National Market (all markets unless identified as Premium)

$82,000 (entry-level qualifications) to $90,200 (highly experienced) annually

Premium Market (Premium markets include Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, New York City, Chicago, & Boston)

$87,000 (entry-level qualifications) to $95,700 (highly experienced) annually

The application window is anticipated to close on 60 days from when it is posted or sooner if the position is filled or closed.

ImmunityBio employees are as valuable as the people we serve. We have built a resource of robust benefit offerings to best support the total wellbeing of our team members and their families. Our competitive total rewards benefits package, for eligible employees, include: Medical, Dental and Vision Plan Options

• Health and Financial Wellness Programs
• Employer Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company Paid and Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• 529 Education Savings Program
• Voluntary Legal Services, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance and Employee Discounts, Rewards and Perks
• Paid Time Off (PTO) includes: 11 Holidays
• Exempt Employees are eligible for Unlimited PTO
• Non-Exempt Employees are eligible for 10 Vacation Days, 56 Hours of Health Pay, 2 Personal Days and 1 Cultural Day
• We are committed to providing you with the tools and resources you need to optimize your Health and Wellness.

At ImmunityBio, we are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.