Clinical Trial Manager / Sr. Manager

Reporting to the Executive Director, Clinical Operations, the Clinical Trial Manager / Sr. Manager will support the clinical team to achieve all milestones and deliverables from protocol creation to study completion. The CTM / Sr. CTM will actively participate to help develop and execute the clinical trial strategy in support of the Clinical Development Plan, and to work across departments to ensure that studies are planned and conducted efficiently and with the highest quality. The CTM / Sr. CTM will manage cross-functional activities and manage vendors as needed in order to ensure that clinical study goals are met on time and within budget.

Preference will be given to candidates who can regularly work onsite Mondays and Tuesdays as part of the company's hybrid work model.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Contribute to a culture that reflects ALX's values by acting with integrity, accountability, transparency, and respect. Build strong, collaborative relationships through active engagement with colleagues, including regular onsite participation consistent with the company's hybrid work model.
• Manage clinical operational aspects of a global clinical trial including start-up, conduct and close-out activities including monitoring oversight and routine data cleaning
• Contribute to the development and/or review of study plans, ICFs, site manuals, patient materials, CRF completion guidelines, etc.
• Proactively identify potential study issues/risks and recommend/implement solutions.
• Work with internal team members and CROs in the identification, evaluation and selection of clinical trial investigators and sites, including cooperative groups in multicenter trials as well as in investigator-initiated studies.
• Oversee CRO activities to ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements.
• Interact collaboratively with Biometrics, Quality, Regulatory, CMC, Finance, and Clinical teams to ensure operational excellence in clinical trial execution to ensure compliance with GCP and ICH guidelines and financial reporting requirements.
• Perform TMF reviews ensuring quality
• Support development of SOPs and establishment of associated training for teams, and ensure consistency, quality, and compliance with global clinical standards.
• Manage all clinical operational aspects of a global clinical trial including start-up, conduct and close out activities.
• Support other Clinical Operations and organizational priorities as needed.

Preferred Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable discipline combined with 8+ years of related experience in Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, or Clinical Project Management. Candidates at the Sr. CTM level will be expected to have additional years of experience. Small biotech/biopharma or startup experience highly desired, in addition to experience managing oncology clinical trials; early-phase and solid tumor.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing global clinical trials from study start-up through conduct and close-out.
• Experience overseeing CROs, clinical sites, and other vendors, including management of timelines, budgets, deliverables, quality, performance, and issue escalation.
• Experience supporting site selection and activation, enrollment, study execution, and ongoing site performance.
• Experience supporting clinical trial audits and regulatory inspections, including inspection readiness and TMF quality.
• Strong working knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines and applicable global clinical trial regulations.
• Good understanding of EDC, IRT, CTMS, eTMF, and other clinical systems.
• Strong judgment and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify, prioritize, and resolve clinical trial issues and risks.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to communicate concepts clearly and influence cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and adapt to evolving programs and business needs in a fast-paced, resource-constrained environment.
• MS, RN, and/or CRC experience a plus.

Compensation

The salary range for this position at our South San Francisco, CA corporate office is $140,000 – $170,000. Additional factors such as academic credentials and relevant experience will influence the actual salary offered. In addition to a competitive market-based salary, ALX Oncology offers the opportunity to participate in stock programs, a performance-based bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package including 401K. Additional information can be found here: https://alxoncology.com/careers/

About ALX Oncology

ALX Oncology (Nasdaq: ALXO) is a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing a pipeline of novel therapies designed to treat cancer and extend patients’ lives. ALX Oncology’s lead therapeutic candidate, evorpacept, has demonstrated potential to serve as a cornerstone therapy upon which the future of immuno-oncology can be built. Evorpacept is currently being evaluated across multiple ongoing clinical trials in a wide range of cancer indications. ALX Oncology’s second pipeline candidate, ALX2004, is a novel EGFR-targeted antibody-drug conjugate with a differentiated mechanism of action. A Phase 1, dose-escalation trial of ALX2004 is ongoing in patients with EGFR-expressing solid tumors. More information is available at www.alxoncology.com and on LinkedIn @ALX Oncology.

Information for Recruitment Agencies

Please note that ALX Oncology does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate information from recruitment agencies, including blinded or anonymized resumes, and will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited submissions. Do not contact hiring managers or other ALX Oncology employees directly. Recruiting activities are managed through our Human Resources team.