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Associate Director – Clinical Scientist
Kura Oncology, Inc.Clinical Scientist advancing Kura Oncology’s precision cancer medicines for cancer patients. Leading protocols, clinical-data interpretation, biomarker work and regulatory documentation across development programs.
Posted 8/7/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $264,000 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in clinical study protocol development, regulatory submissions, and data analysis, with a strong ability to communicate findings effectively to diverse audiences. Possesses a thorough understanding of drug development processes and the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
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Clinical Study Protocol DevelopmentRegulatory SubmissionsData Analysis and InterpretationCross-Functional CollaborationGCP and ICH Guidelines Knowledge
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Hard Skills
Clinical Protocol DesignStatistical AnalysisData Review PlansLiterature ReviewPharmaceutical Industry ExperienceAggregate Data AnalysisTrial Design UnderstandingPharmacovigilance KnowledgeDrug Development ProcessPresentation Skills
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsMultitasking AbilityCollaboration Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Advanced Clinical or Science Degree
Industry Keywords
GCPICH GuidelinesUS FDA RegulationsClinical OperationsData SciencesTranslational MedicineBiostatisticsClinical PharmacologyINDsClinical Study Reports
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesGoogle Cloud Platform
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the clinical study protocol development process and translate strategy into executable clinical protocols and related documents
- Collaborate with biostatistics, clinical pharmacology, translational medicine, clinical operations and data management experts on trial execution plans
- Contribute to CRF design, data review plans, statistical analysis plan review and finalization
- Review, analyze and interpret study results and ensure accurate data reporting
- Monitor emerging clinical safety, efficacy and PK/PD data; identify issues and develop strategic solutions
- Conduct literature reviews to support study-data interpretation and next steps
- Work closely with the medical monitor on pertinent study information, including safety and efficacy data
- Support clinical sections of regulatory documents, including INDs, clinical study reports, investigator brochures, annual reports and regulatory submissions
- Support target/pathway engagement assays, dose and schedule selection, and stratification biomarkers
- Develop presentations and communicate study results internally and to external audiences, including investigators and scientific conferences
- Maintain current knowledge of external scientific innovations and incorporate relevant developments into clinical trial strategy
- Serve as clinical science representative on assigned cross-functional teams
Requirements
What you’ll need- Advanced clinical or science degree, such as RN, MA, PharmD, NP or PhD
- Minimum of MA + 5 years of clinical experience or PharmD/PhD + 3 years
- Technical/operational experience planning, executing, reporting and publishing pharmaceutical-industry clinical studies
- Demonstrated ability to review, summarize, prepare and present study data
- Fluency in English, written and verbal
- Thorough understanding of drug development from pre-IND through registration and post-registration
- Broad understanding of preclinical, regulatory, pharmacovigilance, drug supply, data sciences and clinical operations
- Ability to interpret and communicate clinical information, literature reviews, competitive intelligence and changing treatment paradigms
- Understanding of trial design and statistics for clinical protocol design
- Track record interpreting, analyzing and presenting clinical data, including aggregate data analyses
- Hands-on experience with systematic literature searches, summarizing results and presenting conclusions
- Ability to work effectively in collaborative, cross-functional environments
- Strong organization, documentation and communication skills with ability to multitask
- Excellent interpersonal and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills
- Detailed knowledge of GCP, ICH Guidelines and current US FDA regulations
- Ability to travel up to approximately 30% of the time
Benefits
Comp & perks- Kura's compensation package includes generous benefits
- Equity
- Participation in an annual target bonus
- Career advancement/ development opportunities
- Competitive comp package
- Bonus
- 401K + Employer contributions
- Generous stock options
- ESPP Plan
- 20 days of PTO to start
- 18 Holidays (Including Summer & Winter Break)
- Generous Benefits Package with a variety of plans available with a substantial employer match
- Paid Paternity/Maternity Leave
- In-Office Catered lunches
- Home Office Setup
- Lifestyle Spending Stipend
- Commuter Stipend (Boston Office)
- Regular employee social activities, including happy hours, monthly birthday celebrations, Kura Koffee Talks, and much more!