Job Summary

The head of clinical development leads our clinical programs and acts as the study physician for Tigen sponsored studies. The ideal candidate will nurture a cross-functional team, closely interact with the technical development team, embrace the latest scientific thinking, and focus on both innovation and scientific rigor. This full-time talent will report to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the clinical strategy including indication selection, in collaboration with the CMO.


• Spark creative ideas and challenge assumptions in our highly collaborative cross functional team.


• Conceptualize, initiate, and execute all clinical drug development activities through completion of clinical proof-of-concept.


• Develop and write clinical protocols.


• Contribute to the development of our scientific goals, considering input from our active Board of Directors, CMO, Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) and internal and external scientific advisors & collaborators.


• Keep us up to date with developments in clinical research methodologies and practices, and timely dissemination of this knowledge.


• Contribute to the development of a robust and high-quality research portfolio.


• Support business development and licensing activities.


• Contribute to the regulatory strategy and act as a medical expert in interactions with health authorities, as a deputy to the CMO.


• Support the CMO to present clinical trial results to stakeholders and at medical/scientific conferences.


• Help us expand our internal and external KOL collaborations.


• Support CMO on the GCP policy.

Required Competencies

• Must be comfortable to work in cross-functional teams, i.e. with academia, clinical, scientific, technical and commercial.


• Anticipate trends and changes in the cell & gene ecosystem, build and coach the clinical development with a growth mindset.


• Excellent interpersonal, analytical and communication skills in multicultural, multilingual environments, high ethical standards.


• Ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders.


• Be curious, take ownership and initiative, prioritize, multi-task, and work well under pressure to meet deadlines.


• Fluency in English. French and German would be an asset.

Experience and Education

• MD or PhD in Immunology. Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or related field.


• A minimum of 10 years of pharma clinical development experience, prior experience in


• Oncology/Hematology clinical development is preferred.


• Experience in Cell & Gene Therapy is an added advantage.


• Leading and managing complex/virtual networks of partners.


• Experience in a small fast moving company environment or demonstrable ability to thrive in a similar environment is particularly welcomed.

Location and Travel Requirements

• Tigen is headquartered in Lausanne.


• Willingness to travel according to work schedule but not more then 50% of the work time.


• Accommodating weekly 2-day-meetings in Lausanne (Switzerland).


• Department: Clinical Development


• Supervisor: Chief Medical Officer

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About Tigen

Tigen is a Swiss clinical stage biotech company based in Lausanne in the field of cell therapies to cure cancer. A disruptive catalyst, combining a unique culture with a multidisciplinary set of world-class capabilities and a long-term perspective. With smart cells, Tigen accelerates the transfer of breakthrough science to patients and society.

Contact:

Tigen Pharma SA
Human Resources
Route de la Corniche 6
1066 Epalinges/Lausanne

Switzerland

Web: https://www.tigenpharma.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tigen

Mail: talent@tigenpharma.com