MISSION
Mirum Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the treatment of rare diseases affecting children and adults. Propelled by our passion for patients and their families, we’re focused on turning possibilities into realities. Using data and meaningful evidence, our goal is to transform scientific discoveries into therapies that are poised to positively impact the treatment of rare diseases. We are collaborative, creative, and experienced professionals and we’re looking to augment our team with other individuals who embody our values: care, be real, get it done, and have fun, seriously. Learn more about our work, our culture, and what it’s like to be a part of our team: www.mirumpharma.com.
Position Summary
The Clinical Trial Liaison will be focused on establishing and maintaining strong relationships with assigned clinical investigators and site staff. The primary purpose will be to provide support and have clinically sound discussions with investigators regarding study participation and enrollment of patients into assigned trials. The Clinical Trial Liaison will also serve as an alternative contact point for escalations.
Reporting to the Clinical Development Senior Director, the Clinical Trial Liaison (CTL) will be responsible for:
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with clinical trial sites and their staff.
- Working closely with the clinical development study team to coordinate the following:
- Conducting targeted conversations with the investigators and site staff regarding patient recruitment and retention.
- Clinical discussions with investigators regarding impact on patient recruitment.
- Supporting project teams regarding site performance issues. Work closely with internal study teams and sites to foresee and proactively manage study site problems/issues and performance as they occur. Initiate, recommend and communicate corrective actions as needed.
- Work with the clinical team on initiatives for physician interest, site participation.
- Other tactical or strategic requirements in line with the study team.
- Work with CRO CRAs, MSLs and broader clinical team to ensure site engagement and appropriate follow through on regional clinical trial site issues, with follow through communication to the clinical study team.
- Conduct frequent calls and live visits with sites, where necessary.
- Communicate effectively within clinical development as well as other stakeholders, as needed.
- Face to face interactions with external stakeholder for clinical trial engagement is a priority.
Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills - able to interact with all levels of internal and external management.
- Good presentation skills.
- Ability to source/identify clinical trial sites.
- Excellent networking skills key stakeholders.
- Excellent negotiation, influencing and problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated with proactive issue monitoring and management including risk assessment and contingency planning.
- Possess a combination of critical thinking and operational expertise and efficiency.
- Ability to discuss scientific and medical concepts, including disease state and Mirum clinical programs and protocols.
Requirements:
- Minimum Bachelors’ degree, background in science.
- Preferred Masters’, Doctorate, or MD in related field (not mandatory).
- 5 years’ experience in clinical research in Pharma, Biotech or CRO or related experience.
- Demonstrated experience of working directly with clinical sites and investigators.
- Demonstrated customer service and relationship building skills with clinical sites.
- Clinical site management experience, with an understanding of the operational aspects of clinical research and clinical development outsourcing.
- Able to travel frequently (up to 60% overnight travel).
- Advanced computer skills (MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and willingness to learn new applications.
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