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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