Description

At Viridian Therapeutics, we are focused on developing best-in-class medicines for people living with autoimmune and rare diseases. Leveraging our team’s expertise in antibody discovery and engineering, we have created a robust pipeline of differentiated investigational therapeutic candidates for well-validated targets. 

Reporting to the Sr. Director, Clinical Operations, the Clinical Trial Manager is responsible for supporting the Global Clinical Trial Manger in the execution of clinical studies on schedule and on budget. The Clinical Trial Manager works with the study team to ensure studies are conducted efficiently and with quality, adhering to timelines and budget, and in alignment with the company’s strategic goals. 

This role is based in our Waltham, MA headquarters. Our office-based employees are required to work in the office three (3) days a week.

Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

• Accountable for assigned project related efforts for the delivery of studies that are critical to a product’s clinical development, supporting the Global Clinical Trial
• Manager to ensure that studies are completed on time, within budget and in compliance with SOPs, regulations and ICH/GCP guidelines
• Supports the external vendor management process and assists in the development of vendor oversight plans
• Provide clinical leadership to CROs, other vendors, and CTAs
• Assist with the development of study timelines and budgets for assigned studies and is accountable for delivery to both quality and agreed timelines
• Support project leadership of the cross-functional study team, including external team members, CROs and vendors
• Plan, negotiate, and manage site budgets as well as assist with facilitating the site contracting process
• Support development and implementation of robust contingency and issue management plans to solve complex issues that impact study or milestones 
• May provide technical advice to team members
• May disseminate clinical program communications to functional groups and support study and team meetings
• May interact with clinical research investigators, Key Opinion Leaders and sites
• May interact with Senior Management to report on progress of milestones
• Support oversight of study team and site training 
• Assist with Quality processes and Quality Assurance interactions for assigned project(s) 
• Support management of study drug distribution and accountability processes and documentation 
• Support oversight of study start-up, study management, data cleaning, and study closeout activities 
• Assist with final study files and documentation, including TMF, final TLFs, and final study data archival 
• May support the development and writing of study protocols, study plans, CRFs, informed consent forms.
• Other duties as assigned by the Global Clinical Trial Manager or Director, Clinical Operations

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Requires a BA/BS degree in Health or Life Sciences; advanced degree preferred 
• A minimum 4+ years of industry experience with at least 2 of those years in clinical trial management or demonstration of equivalent capability in a Clinical Trials Manager role 
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive team orientated attitude      
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project 
• Reliable, self-motivated, team player 
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills 
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Creative problem solver 
• Strong commitment to ethical standards
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.)
• Ability to travel as needed 
• The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience
   

Viridian offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive pay and stock options for all employees
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with 100% of premiums paid by Viridian for employees and their eligible dependents
• Fertility and mental health programs
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Life, Travel and AD&D
• 401(k) Company Match with immediate company vest
• Employee Stock Purchase plan
• Generous vacation plan and paid company holiday shutdowns
• Various mental, financial, and proactive physical health programs covered by Viridian

Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, and Local laws. Viridian will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Viridian Therapeutics, Inc participates in E-Verify, the federal program for electronic verification of employment eligibility.