Director, Clinical Science
Lyell Immunopharma
August 15, 2026
Remote friendly (Seattle, WA)
United States
Clinical Research and Development
Director, Clinical Science
Responsibilities:
- Partner with medical monitor(s) in study oversight, data review/interpretation for assigned programs (initially PiNACLE and PiNACLE-H2H), and pivot as needs evolve.
- Support medical monitor in execution of clinical trials; ensure protocol, regulatory requirements, and GCP adherence.
- Contribute to patient safety monitoring by supporting adverse event management and timely regulatory reporting.
- Collaborate on clinical trial protocol design/development, including endpoints and patient population selection.
- Coordinate cross-functionally to ensure accurate/timely data collection, analysis, reporting; assist with interpretation of clinical/translational data for study decisions.
- Plan/coordinate data cleaning to support analyses for planned publications (abstracts, presentations, manuscripts).
- Support preparation/review of regulatory documents (e.g., IND/BLA): clinical study reports, Investigator’s Brochures, and responses to regulatory questions.
- Collaborate cross-functionally (Clinical Ops, Translational Sciences, Biostatistics, Data Management, Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory, Medical Affairs) and with external stakeholders (investigators, committees, KOLs, CROs), including meetings, site visits, and steering/SMC/DMC activities.
- Identify innovations (including AI) and manage risks with timely recommendations.
Preferred Education:
- PhD, PharmD, PA-C, ARNP, MS, or BSRN in a related field; or relevant scientific/clinical education (e.g., immunology, oncology, molecular biology, healthcare delivery).
Preferred Experience:
- 10+ years delivering results in clinical/research/pharma.
- 4+ years clinical development (7+ years related), ideally oncology focused on cell therapy/T-cell engager/immuno-oncology.
- Demonstrated experience supporting design, execution, and oversight of clinical trials.
Knowledge/Skills:
- Clinical trial design, regulatory submissions, data interpretation; GCP familiarity.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Compensation/Benefits (as stated):
- Salary range: $220,000–$260,000 annually; opportunity for annual bonus; eligibility for Equity Incentive Plan.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with medical monitor(s) in study oversight, data review/interpretation for assigned programs (initially PiNACLE and PiNACLE-H2H), and pivot as needs evolve.
- Support medical monitor in execution of clinical trials; ensure protocol, regulatory requirements, and GCP adherence.
- Contribute to patient safety monitoring by supporting adverse event management and timely regulatory reporting.
- Collaborate on clinical trial protocol design/development, including endpoints and patient population selection.
- Coordinate cross-functionally to ensure accurate/timely data collection, analysis, reporting; assist with interpretation of clinical/translational data for study decisions.
- Plan/coordinate data cleaning to support analyses for planned publications (abstracts, presentations, manuscripts).
- Support preparation/review of regulatory documents (e.g., IND/BLA): clinical study reports, Investigator’s Brochures, and responses to regulatory questions.
- Collaborate cross-functionally (Clinical Ops, Translational Sciences, Biostatistics, Data Management, Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory, Medical Affairs) and with external stakeholders (investigators, committees, KOLs, CROs), including meetings, site visits, and steering/SMC/DMC activities.
- Identify innovations (including AI) and manage risks with timely recommendations.
Preferred Education:
- PhD, PharmD, PA-C, ARNP, MS, or BSRN in a related field; or relevant scientific/clinical education (e.g., immunology, oncology, molecular biology, healthcare delivery).
Preferred Experience:
- 10+ years delivering results in clinical/research/pharma.
- 4+ years clinical development (7+ years related), ideally oncology focused on cell therapy/T-cell engager/immuno-oncology.
- Demonstrated experience supporting design, execution, and oversight of clinical trials.
Knowledge/Skills:
- Clinical trial design, regulatory submissions, data interpretation; GCP familiarity.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Compensation/Benefits (as stated):
- Salary range: $220,000–$260,000 annually; opportunity for annual bonus; eligibility for Equity Incentive Plan.