Atara Biotherapeutics: Director, Clinical Research and Development (Immuno-Oncology – Hematolog[...]

TANNER & ASSOC INC

Thousand Oaks, CAFull-timePosted May 6, 2026

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Qualifications

  • •Minimum 2 years of industry experience designing, leading and managing clinical studies in solid tumors, hematologic malignancies and preferably immuno-oncology
  • •Demonstrated understanding of the drug development process
  • •Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP), FDA regulations and guidelines, and applicable regulatory requirements
  • •Ability to effectively evaluate outside expert advice
  • •Ability to communicate and explain immunologic and oncologic technical issues to clinical, regulatory, biomarker, biostatistics, data management and manufacturing colleagues who may have a non-medical background
  • •Ability to run work independently
  • •Experience working effectively in a fast-paced, team-based environment
  • •Strong clinical/scientific/technical skills
  • •Strong interpersonal capabilities
  • •Ability to anticipate and resolve problems effectively
  • •Strong verbal communication and technical writing skills
  • •Ability to present clearly using scientific and clinical terminology
  • •Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with people in diverse and different settings
  • •Sound organizational skills Possesses sense of urgency; identifies challenges and problems and takes the initiative to identify solutions
  • •Motivates team members; fosters and nurtures teamwork
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Responsibilities

  • •Atara Biotherapeutics: Director, Clinical Research and Development (Immuno-Oncology – Hematology/Oncology)
  • •The Director, Clinical Research and Development, will be instrumental in supporting the growth of Atara Biotherapeutics pipeline in immuno-oncology and hematology-oncology
  • •The incumbent will have hands-on responsibility designing clinical trials to evaluate the efficacy, safety, clinical pharmacology, and pharmacokinetics of biologic and cellular immunotherapies, and also managing scientific collaborations with pre-eminent academic institutions and consultants
  • •The incumbent should have an interest and passion for work in all aspects of clinical drug development
  • •Designs and optimizes immuno-oncology and biologic therapy clinical trials, including development of clinical protocols and amendments, investigator brochures, annual reports, abstracts, manuscripts and clinical study reports in collaboration with the clinical development team
  • •Serves as medical monitor, including evaluation of the safety, pharmacology, and efficacy in ongoing and completed studies in close collaboration with the clinical operations team
  • •Establishes and implements exploratory pharmacodynamic, predictive and prognostic biomarker plans in conjunction with staff, consultants and collaborators
  • •Interacts with study investigators, thought leaders, including advisory boards, academicians, and internal colleagues
  • •Ensures adherence to Atara Bio Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) standards
  • •Maintains clinical and scientific awareness in area of expertise
  • •Travel – Travel may be required (up to 25%)
  • •Project management skills and focus on delivery of results
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