Clinical Research Scientist

Novocure is a global publicly-traded commercial-stage oncology company developing a profoundly different cancer treatment therapy called tumor treating fields (TTFields) for patients with solid tumors. TTFields therapy is a non-invasive, novel, antimitotic treatment modality which utilizes proprietary technology attempting to slow or reverse tumor progression by inducing tumor cell death. Novocure's commercialized product, Optune, is approved for the treatment of adult patients with glioblastoma (GBM) in the USA, Europe and Israel. Novocure has ongoing or completed clinical trials and is further expanding its efforts into several other solid tumor indications - non-small cell lung cancer, pancreatic cancer and other types of solid cancers.

Novocure Poland is our newest office in Europe and you will be part of a global business services team supporting multiple business functions including finance and payroll and located in Krakow. The global business services organization within Novocure Poland is critical to Novocure’s efforts to drive process efficiency, standardizations and drive greater business value as the company prepares for future growth.

To support our team in Krakow, Poland we are looking for a Clinical Research Scientist.

About the role:

The Clinical Research Scientist is part of Global Clinical Development supporting conduct of clinical trial programs comprised of several pilot and pivotal trials in thoracic (e.g. lung), CNS (e.g. GBM), GYN (e.g. ovarian), and GI (e.g. pancreatic and hepatocellular) cancers.

Focus of this position is on the scientific training of and communication with clinical trial Investigators, co-Investigators and their staff involved in clinical research of Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields). Clinical trial investigators refers to both active and potential candidate investigators on clinical trials.

This role will allow the employee to support the clinical development of a novel technology that has potential to shift the treatment paradigm in oncology.

Your responsibilities:

• Accountable for the scientific delivery of company sponsored clinical studies
• Development of strong and productive relationships with clinical investigators and their staff on ongoing and planned clinical studies
• Deep understanding of scientific data related to TTFields, including familiarity with the device and arrays
• Appropriate dissemination of clinical and scientific information related to company’s clinical program
• Leads external communication with clinical investigators and clinical research professionals during conferences, scientific meetings, and individual meetings with a focus on the clinical trial(s) they are responsible for, supporting company objectives in collaboration with clinical research physician and/or Medical Affairs as applicable
• Leads scientific discussion with clinical investigators and sites at the site initiation visits and investigator meetings in collaboration with Country Medical Director and/or Medical Science Liaison
• Partnership and collaboration across Clinical Development and other Novocure teams including Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, and Safety teams across the development spectrum including achieving good study conduct in line with company objectives. Partnership and collaboration include:
  • Providing scientific support on protocol development, ICF, eCRF guidelines, annual regulatory and safety reports, and other study related documents
  • Input on data related to DSMB
  • Act as the first point of contact for clinical and medical clarification from investigative sites
  • Support clinical patient enrollment efforts
  • Ensure compliance in conduct of all Novocure sponsored studies
  • Participates and supports medical review including reviewing listings and patient profiles, issuing queries, and working with sites to meet key study milestones
  • Ensure compliance with local country regulations where the conduct of clinical trial is

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent with work experience) in a scientific or clinical discipline; advanced degree (PhD, PharmD) is desirable
• Min.3 years in clinical research experience in combined oncology and/or industry; clinical development experience preferred
• Medical/scientific and clinical research knowledge (academic clinical experience counts)
• Experience in data cleaning/medical review in a clinical trial setting
• Experience with data review software/platform is desirable
• Very good presentation skills
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills (both written and verbal)
• Able to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and escalate issues when necessary
• Able to work efficiently and collaboratively under pressure
• Flexible, ability to adapt easily to changing work environment and travel regularily (>60% travels)
• Fluent English & Polish language, any other language would be a plus

Benefits:

•  Performance related bonus
•  Life Insurance 
• Free fruit & cookies delivered for office staff
• Multisport card 
• Private Medical care

...and more!

We are looking forward to receive your application to Emilia Bagińska, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner through our Applicant Portal. Please find more information about Novocure and our therapy on our website www.novocure.com or by consulting our patient testimonial videos.