VP, Clinical Science

Telix Pharmaceuticals is a dynamic, fast-growing radiopharmaceutical company with offices in Australia (HQ), Belgium, Japan, Switzerland, and the United States. Our mission is to deliver on the promise of precision medicine through targeted radiation. At our core, we exist to create products that seek to improve the quality of life for people living with cancer and rare diseases. You will be supporting the international roll-out of our approved prostate cancer imaging agent and helping us to advance our portfolio of late clinical-stage products that address significant unmet need in oncology and rare diseases. 

See Yourself at Telix

The Vice President, Clinical Science is a senior leadership role that exists within Telix to support the design, strategy, and operationalization of clinical trials during the drug development process from Phase 0 to Phase 4 clinical trials through the leadership over a team of subject matter experts (SMEs) consisting of clinical medical physics, clinical pharmacology, imaging sciences and biostatistics. Functioning as an expert facilitator to asset matrix teams, clinical science leads, and other internal stakeholders, this position will also lead and advise other parts of the organization through a formal consultation process.  The position is required to ensure that the quality and the reliability of studies are maintained and that clinical trials meet their objectives in collaboration with other members of the clinical research team including Clinical Operations, Pharmacovigilance (PV), Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing, R&D, and Business Development.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop study documentation including, but not limited to study protocols, investigators brochures (IBs), informed consent documents, clinical dossiers for regulatory submissions


• Provide scientific input into documentation including IBs, IMPDs, DSURs and CSRs


• Review study data including safety and efficacy data for accuracy and quality


• Triage and delegate work requests to the in-house team of SMEs, while providing timeline, resource and workload balancing


• Work closely with Clinical Operations, Medical Affairs, and asset matrix teams to ensure compliance with organizational SOPs


• Assist in development and participate as needed, in Steering Committees and Advisory Boards with global thought leaders in appropriate indications


• Provide senior management personnel regular updates on the progress of the clinical research


• Review imaging studies, and be qualified to provide input on interpretation, quality assurance, accuracy of imaging interpretation, and final review of imaging, protocols, and imaging charters prior to implementation


• Coordinate efforts associated with clinical imaging, pharmacology, biostatistics, and physics SMEs to address complex trial related questions/strategy

Education and Experience

• Scientific background with university degree and MD required


• 10+ years Clinical experience with strong sponsor or CRO experience required


• 5+ years’ experience leading teams required


• Detailed knowledge of global clinical trial regulations


• Formal training in clinical diagnostic imaging (e.g. Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Oncology) with Clinical Fellowship level training in Oncology associated field


• Familiarity with managing groups within matrix teams

Personal Attributes

• Ability to plan, create, strategize and drive execution of multiple projects under tight timelines


• Very good attention to detail and project completer


• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively


• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills


• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)


• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Ability to manage teams through complex problems and issues


• Able to modulate and communicate with multiple stakeholders (e.g. Clinical Science, Managers, Physicists, Medical Affairs, Sales and Marketing etc.)

Authorities

• Financial: In line with Delegations of Authority Policy of the Board

Key Capabilities

• Inclusive mindset: Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for diversity and actively work to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected


• Creativity and innovation: Possess a willingness to think outside the box and come up with unique and creative solutions to challenges


• Commitment to excellence: Take pride in your work and consistently strive for excellence in everything you do


• Results-oriented: Driven to achieve goals and objectives, with a strong focus on delivering measurable results


• Ethical behavior: Act with integrity and demonstrate a commitment to ethical behavior in all interactions with colleagues and stakeholders


• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment, able to adjust to changing priorities, and willing to take on new challenges


• Strong communication skills: Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels, using clear and concise language


• Collaboration: Work effectively as part of a team, actively sharing knowledge and expertise to achieve common goals


• Resilience: Demonstrate the ability to bounce back from setbacks and persevere in the face of challenges


• Continuous learning: Show a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development, continually seeking out opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills


• Strong autonomy and ability to learn quickly and independently.