** PLEASE NOTE: This is a contract position initially offered at 50% capacity (~20 hours per week) **
The Company
AAVantgarde is a clinical-stage, international biotechnology company headquartered in Italy. We have developed two cutting-edge AAV vector platforms to overcome DNA cargo limitations, targeting Usher syndrome type 1B and Stargardt disease. Founded by the renowned Professor Alberto Auricchio, a pioneer in gene therapy, our mission is to transform genetic medicine for patients with no current therapeutic options. Join us at AAVantgarde and be a part of our innovative journey to bring the next generation of genetic medicines to those in need.
The Role
In this role, you will oversee all clinical data management tasks, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards. You will liaise between vendors, clinical teams, and other functional team members, maintaining seamless communication and collaboration. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure data integrity and compliance with regulatory requirements, managing data entry, validation, and cleaning processes using Medidata Rave. Additionally, you will support the development and review of case report forms, study database structures, and data management plans, performing quality checks and edit checks to maintain data accuracy. Your hands-on support and troubleshooting for data-related issues will be crucial to the success of our clinical trials.
Skills and experience required
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related field, with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in clinical data management, preferably in a biotech or pharmaceutical setting. Hands-on experience with Medidata Rave and other clinical data management systems is essential. A strong understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and clinical trial regulations is required, along with a proven track record of managing data for clinical trials, including vendor oversight. Excellent organizational and analytical skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team in a fast-paced environment, and strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities are also key requirements.
What's in it for You
At AAVantgarde, we believe in creating an environment where our employees can thrive. Our flexible working environment allows you to balance work and life effectively. Our central London office, just a stone's throw from London Victoria train station, offers a prime location with top-notch facilities including a gym, coffee shop, and a rooftop garden. As a rapidly growing biotech with recent funding, there are ample opportunities for career advancement, and as we grow, so can you. We offer a generous salary, bonus, pension, health insurance through Vitality, and income protection, ensuring you have the support and resources you need to succeed. Join us and be part of an exciting, innovative journey in the world of biotechnology.
Equal Opportunities
At AAVantgarde, we are committed to fostering a welcoming, collaborative, and inclusive environment. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.
Recruitment Policy
AAVantgarde’s HR team leads all recruitment activities for AAVantgarde globally. AAVantgarde will not recognise any notional ownership recruitment companies claim to hold over candidates they present directly to hiring managers without the AAVantgarde HR team’s consent, nor any fees the recruitment company may feel are due as a result of this. Unsolicited resumes sent to AAVantgarde from recruiters do not constitute any type of relationship between the recruiter and AAVantgarde and do not obligate AAVantgarde to pay fees should we hire from those resumes. We ask that external recruiters and/or agencies not contact or present candidates directly to our hiring managers or employees. If you are interested in becoming a recruitment partner please follow the instructions on the careers section of our website.
