VP Clinical Development

4 weeks ago


San Diego, United States Erasca, Inc. Full time

Erasca is a clinical-stage precision oncology company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing medicines for the benefit of patients with cancer. Our programs take novel approaches to shutting down one of cancer's most commonly mutated signaling cascades, the RAS/MAPK pathway, which affects approximately 5.5 million lives each year worldwide. The name "Erasca" has an important embedded meaning: it is a contraction of our audacious hope to "erase cancer" that drives our mission and everything that we do on behalf of patients with cancer.

VP Clinical Development

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, the VP Clinical Development will provide medical leadership and oversight of the naporafenib development program and collaborate with the CMO across the Erasca portfolio. Responsibilities will include clinical development strategy, protocol development, registrational strategy, KOL and academic site interactions, competitive landscape diligence, presentation of data, and other clinical deliverables. In addition, the VP will be a hands-on drug developer and will serve as clinical lead and/or medical monitor on programs or studies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide medical direction and high-quality scientific and clinical knowledge to guide the strategy and execution of the naporafenib clinical program and contribute to clinical decision making across the Erasca portfolio. Participate in building and maintaining a culture of rigorous data-driven decision making.
  • Design and implement novel and efficient clinical trials to assess appropriate endpoints.
  • Responsible for leading clinical study subteams, monitoring overall study integrity, and review, interpretation, and communication of safety and efficacy data.
  • Serve as Medical lead on clinical programs and represent Clinical Development on program teams.
  • Contribute to regulatory filings including authoring clinical sections for INDs, NDAs and other related documents.
  • Partner with Drug Safety to assess the safety profile of compounds.
  • Write medical aspects of core study and regulatory documents including clinical research plans, protocols, investigator brochures, clinical study reports and regulatory submissions.
  • Contribute to the development and review of scientific publications; author manuscripts and collaborate with cross-functional colleagues and thought leaders to meet publication plan objectives.
  • Present at scientific, medical, and regulatory meetings.
  • Maintain a high level of clinical and scientific expertise by reviewing literature, attending medical or scientific meetings, and through personal exchange with thought leaders, investigators, and internal stakeholders and partners.
  • Participate in due diligence or other business development activities.
  • Establish, develop, and maintain relationships across Erasca, particularly with partners and stakeholders in Research and Development.
  • Perform all duties in keeping with the Company's core values, policies and all applicable regulations.
Required Education and Experience:
  • M.D. degree or equivalent, with subspecialty fellowship training and board certification or eligibility in Oncology or Oncology/Hematology.
  • 7-10+ years of oncology clinical trial and drug development experience, including extensive experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of clinical practice, academic clinical trials, and industry experience, with both large and small company experience a plus.
  • Experience in a dynamic biotech company required.
  • Experience leading or being closely involved in the clinical aspects of a regulatory filing and direct interaction with health authorities required.
  • Experience as the clinical lead on a complicated global program with multiple indications and studies preferred.
  • Experience in early and late-stage drug development highly preferred.
  • Extensive knowledge of clinical trial methodology and the regulatory and compliance requirements governing clinical trials.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate successfully with multiple functions in a matrixed team environment.
  • Executive leadership skills to educate and influence stakeholders and to add value in strategic business planning and decision-making.
  • Effective interpersonal, communication and influencing skills, including excellent writing skills, with the ability to tailor communication style to diverse audiences and situations.
  • Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment; a collaborative team player with a can-do attitude and the ability to identify and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Strong learning orientation, curiosity, and passion for science and patients.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $300,000 to $400,000. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, education, etcetera. In addition to base salary, the hired applicant will be eligible to receive an annual bonus and an equity grant at hire and annually in the form of the option to purchase stock in the future for a specified price.

Along with our casual, collaborative, and fun work and the chance to make your mark in our mission to erase cancer, Erasca offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes: Paid Time Off, Holiday, and Sick Leave, Medical, Dental and Vision Plans, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Basic and Voluntary Life/AD&D Coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA, HSA, and Commute), Critical Illness and Accident Coverage, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) Plan with Erasca contribution, and the opportunity to participate in an Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Erasca, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of sex , race, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation.

  • San Diego, United States Erasca, Inc. Full time

    Erasca is a clinical-stage precision oncology company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing medicines for the benefit of patients with cancer. Our programs take novel approaches to shutting down one of cancer's most commonly mutated signaling cascades, the RAS/MAPK pathway, which affects approximately 5.5 million lives each year worldwide....


  • San Diego, United States Erasca, Inc. Full time

    Erasca is a clinical-stage precision oncology company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing medicines for the benefit of patients with cancer. Our programs take novel approaches to shutting down one of cancer's most commonly mutated signaling cascades, the RAS/MAPK pathway, which affects approximately 5.5 million lives each year worldwide....


  • San Diego, United States Scripps Health Full time

    Scripps Health Administrative Services supports our five hospitals and 19 outpatient facilities, which treat half a million patients annually through 2,600 affiliated physicians. **Why join Scripps Health?** - AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:_ - Selected as one of the 100 Best Places to Work for 2024 by Fortune Magazine and the Great Place to Work Institute for the...


  • San Antonio, United States CLevelCrossing Full time

    Job Information Humana VP, Clinical Operations in San Antonio Texas Description VP, Clinical Operations and Chief Clinical Officer of Kindred at Home, you will be responsible for planning and creating the ongoing strategic, operational, and service design to achieve the mission and vision of the Home Health clinical operations. Responsibilities As the VP,...

  • VP, Immunology

    3 days ago


    South San Francisco, United States Annexon, Inc. Full time

    Work Location Corporate Headquarters (South San Francisco, CA) Onsite – Hybrid Non-local candidates will be considered Position Summary We are seeking an accomplished and visionary leader to join our team as VP, Immunology & Rheumatology – Clinical Development. The VP, Immunology & Rheumatology – Clinical Development will play a critical role...

  • Vp of Operations

    2 weeks ago


    San Diego, United States San Diego American Indian Health Center Full time

    **Summary**: The Vice President (VP) of Operations in collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, oversees the strategic planning and execution of the organization's operational initiatives. Reporting directly to the CEO, the VP of Operations is responsible for optimizing processes, ensuring efficiency and quality in...


  • San Diego, United States Kumquat Biosciences Inc Full time

    Description: At Kumquat, we strive to develop life changing medicines in an efficient and innovative way with the shared mission of patient focus in Oncology. The biometrics department plays an essential role in innovative clinical trial design and data quality delivery to bring better clinical trials to more patients and ultimately safe and effective...

  • VP of Finance

    1 month ago


    San Diego, United States City Wide Facility Solutions Full time

    We are currently seeking a highly experienced and motivated VP of Finance to join our team at City Wide Facility Solutions. As the VP of Finance, you will oversee the company's financial operations and provide strategic financial guidance to support business growth and profitability. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will lead a team of finance...

  • Vp, Finance

    3 weeks ago


    San Diego, United States SeaWorld San Diego Full time

    The VP of Finance will work closely with Corporate and centralized resources using best practices gleaned from all United Parks & Resorts Inc. locations to inform and revise strategy. This is a critical role for the San Diego parks, and the VP of Finance will be a major contributor in shaping their financial functions and overall future growth and...

  • VP of Finance

    1 month ago


    San Diego, United States City Wide Facility Solutions Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWe are currently seeking a highly experienced and motivated VP of Finance to join our team at City Wide Facility Solutions. As the VP of Finance, you will oversee the company's financial operations and provide strategic financial guidance to support business growth and profitability. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will...

  • VP of Finance

    4 weeks ago


    San Diego, United States City Wide Facility Solutions Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWe are currently seeking a highly experienced and motivated VP of Finance to join our team at City Wide Facility Solutions. As the VP of Finance, you will oversee the company's financial operations and provide strategic financial guidance to support business growth and profitability. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will...

  • VP of Finance

    2 weeks ago


    San Diego, United States City Wide Facility Solutions Full time

    We are currently seeking a highly experienced and motivated VP of Finance to join our team at City Wide Facility Solutions. As the VP of Finance, you will oversee the company's financial operations and provide strategic financial guidance to support business growth and profitability. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will lead a team of finance...

  • VP of Finance

    3 weeks ago


    San Diego, United States City Wide Facility Solutions Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWe are currently seeking a highly experienced and motivated VP of Finance to join our team at City Wide Facility Solutions. As the VP of Finance, you will oversee the company's financial operations and provide strategic financial guidance to support business growth and profitability. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will...


  • San Diego, United States Kumquat Biosciences Inc Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:At Kumquat, we strive to develop life changing medicines in an efficient and innovative way with the shared mission of patient focus in Oncology. The biometrics department plays an essential role in innovative clinical trial design and data quality delivery to bring better clinical trials to more patients and...


  • San Diego, United States Kumquat Biosciences Inc Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:At Kumquat, we strive to develop life changing medicines in an efficient and innovative way with the shared mission of patient focus in Oncology. The biometrics department plays an essential role in innovative clinical trial design and data quality delivery to bring better clinical trials to more patients and...


  • San Francisco, United States Telix Pharmaceuticals (Americas) Full time

    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...


  • San Diego, United States QuantalRF Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWe have an exciting opportunity to lead and build our sales and business development team. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Executive Vice President of Sales is a self-starter who provides leadership in the organization and is accountable for business development and sales effort. In this role you will create programs and...


  • San Diego, United States Ortho Clinical Diagnostics Full time

    The OpportunityQuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with...


  • San Diego, United States Ortho Clinical Diagnostics Full time

    The Opportunity QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing...

  • VP of Operations

    2 weeks ago


    San Diego, United States San Diego American Indian Health Center Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Description:Salary: Summary: The Vice President (VP) of Operations in collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, oversees the strategic planning and execution of the organization's operational initiatives. Reporting directly to the CEO, the VP of Operations is responsible for optimizing processes,...