Clinical Project Manager Oncology
VitroScan is a Dutch biotech company based at the Leiden Bio Science Park. We are developing fast and accurate predictive testing services for multiple cancer types and treatments. We work in close collaboration with clinicians and biopharma companies to leverage the value of the platform, support informed treatment decisions for cancer patients and facilitate successful clinical development of cancer therapies.
Our cutting-edge technology platform applies high-content 3D imaging for accurate detection of therapeutic responses in fresh patient’s derived tumor tissue within two weeks. We recently confirmed that the platform is predictive for (chemo)therapy responses. The next steps will be dedicated to developing our testing towards a service to clinicians from a centralized lab (ISO15189 accredited) in Leiden.
The VitroScan team consists of experts in the fields of bioinformatics, computer vision, programming, and 3D cell culture and drug testing, successful entrepreneurs with extensive networks in fields of clinical oncology, pharma, and (bio)information technology.
We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Clinical Project Manager with strong organizational skills that is keen to make a difference in the life of patients.
The focus of VitroScan’s clinical trial program involves evaluation of the clinical performance of our assay for ovarian cancer, and further clinical development for other indications. As (Clinical) Project Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, designing and day-to-day execution of VitroScan’s clinical research projects.The role is very broad and requires the candidate to act proactively and independently. In the meantime, the role comes with opportunities to develop (clinical) operations within VitroScan, as you will be the principal project manager.
Responsibilities (not limited to):
- Development of clinical trial documentation including protocols, case report forms (CRFs), IRB/ethics submissions, etc.
- Key point of contact for external research teams and clinicians
- Engage and motivate external research teams and clinicians to participate and deliver in new and ongoing trials
- Coordination of local and central data management
- Communication of study evaluations and progress internally and to (principal) investigators
- Evaluation potential investigators, sites and vendors, as applicable
- Organization of clinical advisory boards
- Development of site training tools, presentations, and logistic protocols
- Tracking of project progress and providing status update reports
- Accurate filing of study documents
Required qualifications:
- Master's Degree or higher in biomedical science, ideally experience in oncology
- Knowledge of clinical trial design, basic statistics, and data review tools
- At least 3 years of experience in clinical project management
- Strong data review and interpretation skills
- Data management experience: creating data structures, proactive planning of data formatting, merging across multiple data sources, etc.
- Affinity with commercialization of technology, for example in collaboration with biopharma
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including proven verbal, written and presentation skills
- Demonstrable project management, problem-solving and organizational skills
- Able to work pro-active and independently
- Fluent in English and Dutch
- Able and allowed to live and work in the Netherlands
- Superb team player: accountable, transparent, efficient, punctual and collaborative with multiple disciplines (e.g. bioinformaticians, scientists, clinicians)
- Detail oriented, a self-starter and comfortable with a broad set of responsibilities in an innovative, fast paced, small company environment
Preferred/Desired qualifications:
- Experience in clinical development
- Monitoring experience
- Completed ICH-GCP training
- Knowledge of ISO15189/IVDR development
- Understanding of laboratory work and bioinformatics
Offer:
By joining a rapidly developing start-up, you will have the opportunity to make an impact on the clinical development of our predictive testing services for cancer patients. In the meantime, you get opportunities to develop your career. This includes having very diverse tasks, broad responsibilities and to work towards the goals of the team and those of the company. You will work within a highly motivated team, in an international environment, in close collaboration with hospitals, academia and other companies and take part in driving the current projects towards market ready products. Furthermore, the position is located at a biotech hub in a vibrant and international environment.
For more information or informal enquiries, please contact Willemijn Vader via info@vitroscan.nl
For applications, please submit your CV and motivation letter via the VitroScan website: https://vitroscan.nl/company/careers/