Director, Clinical Scientist

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At Kelonia Therapeutics, our ambitions are bold: to dramatically expand the benefit and reach of genetic medicines. Our goal is to change what’s possible for genetic medicine by building the capabilities, experience, and commitment to bring life-saving medicine to every patient in need.

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At Kelonia Therapeutics, our ambitions are bold: to dramatically expand the benefit and reach of genetic medicines. Our goal is to change what’s possible for genetic medicine by building the capabilities, experience, and commitment to bring life-saving medicine to every patient in need. We are a human-first company, driven by a mission to develop transformative genetic medicines for patients and their loved ones.

We have brought together pioneers in cell and gene therapy, guided by extraordinary scientific founders and a team committed to turning breakthrough science into real-world impact. As we grow, we are building a culture that values rigor, collaboration, and care for one another.

As a Clinical Scientist in the Clinical Development group, you will support day-to-day medical monitoring, clinical development, data services, and pharmacovigilance for lead programs, as well as future indications. This isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking therapies, to be part of a company's inception, and to make a transformative impact on patients' lives. If you're passionate about scaling a company from the ground up, making a real difference, and shaping the inclusive culture we're proud of, this opportunity is tailor-made for you. Join us and be a driving force in achieving excellence in viral engineering. 

Serve as a core clinical development team member supporting multiple oncology, hematology, and/or cell therapy programs

Perform ongoing review and interpretation of clinical data, including safety, efficacy, and longitudinal patient data

Act as a primary contributor and owner of key clinical deliverables, including: Clinical study protocols and protocol amendments, Investigator’s Brochures, Clinical study reports and data summaries, and Regulatory submission documents (e.g., INDs, amendments, briefing materials)

Collaborate cross-functionally with Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Biometrics, Translational Sciences, and Medical teams to ensure high-quality and timely study execution

Support clinical trial conduct and oversight, including data review, issue identification, and resolution

Contribute to regulatory interactions and submissions, including preparation of FDA-facing materials and global regulatory documentation

Partner with Clinical Operations to support patient enrollment strategy and execution, including upcoming U.S. and Australia expansion

Synthesize increasing volumes of clinical and follow-up data to generate actionable insights for program decision-making

Support engagement with external investigators, CROs, and key opinion leaders

Contribute to the evolution of clinical development processes and infrastructure as the organization scales

Advanced degree required: PharmD, PhD, or MS in a health or life sciences field

3–6+ years of experience in clinical development within biotech or pharma, preferably in a Clinical Scientist or similar role

Experience in oncology, hematology, and/or cell and gene therapy strongly preferred

Demonstrated experience authoring and contributing to: Clinical protocols and amendments, Investigator’s Brochures, and Regulatory submission documents and clinical datasets

Strong understanding of clinical trial design, execution, and data interpretation

Ability to independently analyze complex clinical data and communicate insights clearly

Comfortable operating in a hands-on, execution-focused role with high ownership of deliverables

Strong cross-functional collaboration skills in a fast-paced, matrixed environment

Experience supporting IND submissions and/or global regulatory activities preferred

Ability and interest to grow into a leadership role as the clinical team expands

The anticipated salary range for candidates for this is below. The final salary offered will depend on several factors, which may include, but is not limited to, relevant years of experience, skills, qualifications, job knowledge, and educational background.