Senior Project Development Scientist

About City of Hope

City of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment organization for cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening diseases.

Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hope’s translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution.  AccessHope™, a subsidiary launched in 2019 serves employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hope’s specialized cancer expertise.

A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope is ranked among the nation’s “Best Hospitals” in cancer by U.S. News & World Report and received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California and in Arizona.

City of Hope’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We believe diversity, equity and inclusion is key in serving our mission to provide compassionate patient care, drive innovative discovery, and advance vital education focused on eliminating cancer and diabetes in all our communities.  Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ensures we bring the full range of skills, perspectives, cultural backgrounds, and experiences to our work -- and that our teams align with the people we serve to build trust and understanding.  We are dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity - in ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives; this is reflected in our work and represented in our people.

Position Summary

This position will be part of the Clinical and Translational Project Development (CTPD) Core of the Hematologic Malignancies Research Institute (HMRI). This Core supports scientific coordination and management, scientific writing and clinical protocol development for the Hem Institute. Each Project Development Scientist will support specific HMRI investigators and will work closely with the Disease/Modality Team leaders, laboratory and clinical researchers, and biostatisticians to advance the clinical and translational research goals and priorities of the affiliated investigators.

Essential Functions

·         Develop in-depth knowledge of program goals and scientific areas of emphasis

·         Assist investigators with management of programmatic initiatives and goals, e.g. multi-project grant submission/management, donor proposals, website updates, press releases

·         Facilitate team interactions for project development

·         Assist with identification of funding opportunities, grant writing and submission

·         Coordinate clinical trial design, writing and submission and amendment of clinical protocols

·         Oversee clinical and translational projects through regulatory submissions, including FDA Investigational New Drug Applications (IND)

·         Oversee operational aspects of trial activation, and ongoing trouble-shooting and regulatory reporting

·         Organize manuscript writing, data presentation and journal submission

·         Work with investigators to assure the clarity and accuracy of data presentations, as well as the interpretation of results.

Basic education, experience and skills required for consideration:

·         The Staff Scientist must possess, at a minimum, the U.S. equivalent Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an appropriate discipline, and will often have a Ph.D. or other doctoral level degree. PhD preferred with a background within Biology, Biochemistry or other Life Sciences

·         At least 5 years of experience in experimental design, scientific writing, clinical study design, or clinical trial regulatory experience in a healthcare/research/academic environment.

·         At least 3 years of experience as a Project Development Scientist at City of Hope, or equivalent role is preferred.

·         Experience with NIH or DOD research grant writing, involvement with therapeutic clinical trials, protocol design/writing for therapeutic clinical trials. Familiarity with data analysis techniques, graphing methods, and interpretation of laboratory and clinical data is preferred.

·         Strong written and verbal English is required.

Additional Information:

As a condition of employment, City of Hope requires staff to comply with all state and federal vaccination mandates.

The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate’s experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc.  This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.

City of Hope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.