Senior Director, Clinical Operations (Redwood City)

Arcellx isa public, clinical-stage biotechnology company reimagining cell therapy by engineering innovative immunotherapies for patients with cancer and other incurable diseases. We believe that cell therapies are one of the forward pillars of medicine and our mission is to destroy cancer and advance humanity by developing cell therapies that are safer, more effective, and more broadly accessible.

Our team members are made up of talented innovators and dreamers working from our offices in Rockville, Maryland, and Redwood City, California. At Arcellx, we hire exceptional people and create a fun, diverse, supportive, and informal environment that allows everyone to do their best work.

What Matters to Us

Living our core values is essential to maintaining a work environment that is high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative. We look for candidates who demonstrate strong values alignment and bring different backgrounds, viewpoints, and abilities to the team.

Arcellx Core Values

• Character : Committed to always doing what’s right.
• Audacity : Willing to challenge convention and share candid feedback with others.
• Determination : Curious and self-motivated. Always looking to improve and learn.
• Collaboration : No job is too small mentality. Humble and willing to help others.
• Originality : Will bring your unique perspective to the table and respect a diverse set of views and backgrounds.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As our clinical operations leader, you’ll drive the successful execution of our clinical trials, including overseeing our internal team members and CROs. This individual will be accountable for providing strategic operational leadership including expertise and oversight over one or more clinical programs driving financial planning/forecasting, resource and budget planning and management, and development and implementation of department initiatives. This role plays a critical part in advancing our trials and getting our potentially life-saving therapy to patients.

The “Fine Print” – What You’ll Do

• Own program oversight including identification and mitigation of risks to study implementation, enrollment, quality oversight and study completion.
• Lead and mentor direct and indirect reports. Identify, recruit, hire, and develop top talent.
• Evaluate and manage CROs and other service providers; serve as point of escalation and program representative.
• Oversees selection, contracting, performance and budget-related activities for vendors and clinical trial sites.
  
• Oversees and coordinates all budgetary activities for assigned programs.
• Plans and implements quality checks for multiple clinical trials.
• Provides technical expertise for the development of clinical documents.

Skills and Experience We Look For

• Minimum BA/BS in scientific or health-related field.
• Minimum of 12 years of oncology clinical operations experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
• Strong working knowledgeable of GCP/ICH guidelines.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experienced using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Rewards at Arcellx

Our people are our greatest asset, and supporting their well-being is an essential part of delivering on our mission and impacting the lives of patients. Putting this belief into practice means offering strong compensation and benefits.

The estimated base salary range for this position is $265,000 - $295,000 per year. Where a candidate falls within that range is determined by factors such as years of experience. Our compensation package also includes an annual bonus based on company goals and an equity (RSU) grant. We do offer relocation assistance for roles if required.

Our market-leading benefits package includes: 100% coverage for medical, dental and vision for team members and dependents, unlimited vacation, a 3-day weekend every month, fully-paid parental leave for up to 6 months, tuition reimbursement, 401k employer contribution and more.

Join us in our quest to reimagine cell therapy and destroy cancer. For more on our technology, culture, and team, go to .

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