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Syndax Pharmaceuticals is a commercial stage biopharmaceutical company developing an innovative pipeline of cancer therapies.\nThe Role:\nThe CTM is a key contributor to the successful execution of clinical trials, performs a key role in building and maintaining relationships with Investigators and other study site personnel, CRAs, CRO team members and all external vendors. Based on a thorough understanding of the mechanics of conducting clinical trials, the CTM will closely supervise all aspects of Clinical Trial Operations, including clinical project management, oversight of study center activities, CRA monitoring activities and vendor management and will work cross-functionally to ensure trials are delivered on time, with appropriate quality and within budget. \nKey Responsibilities:\nManage and lead the day-to-day operations of assigned trial(s) to ensure completion per established project team goals and objectives in compliance with applicable GCP/ICH guidelines and other regulatory requirements.\nDepending on scope of assigned trial(s), participate in or manage and lead cross-functional study teams, including vendors; liaise with other functional areas in order to accurately coordinate clinical study activities.\nUnderstand lab sampling practices and lab vendor oversight in cooperation with cross-functional team(s).\nDevelop informed consent forms, study training materials, and study tools for assigned trial(s).\nProvide input into protocol, ICF, CRF design, monitoring conventions, edit checks and vendor specifications.\nProvide timely review, approval, and sign-off of key study documents.\nOversee the performance of CROs and third-party vendors to ensure compliance with study protocol and in accordance with scope of work; identify areas of concern and escalate to Clinical Operations management.\nAble to understand, interpret and explain study protocol requirements to others.\nIdentify risks and develop mitigation strategies in collaboration with cross functional study team.\nManage study timeline and provide study progress reports to management.\nMaintain tracking for study metrics essential to managing the study closely (patient visit information, data entry, monitoring and data cleaning information, etc.)\nBasic fiscal awareness (eg, contract, budget, invoicing) and ability to review invoices against statement of work documentation.\nMust have a general, functional expertise to support SOP development and implementation.\nDesired Experience/Education and Personal Attributes:\nBachelors’ Degree in life sciences or healthcare discipline\nAt least 5 years of clinical trial management experience in pharmaceutical industry or CRO with progressive responsibilities within operations.\nMust have understanding of clinical trials from start-up through close-out, including experience with Inspection Readiness\nOncology trials experience is preferred\nAbility to lead effective meetings, demonstrate a good sense of judgment, and ensure cross-functional communication of important study decisions and milestones\nWorking knowledge of GCPs and FDA and ICH regulations and guidelines\nExperience managing external service providers\nExperience with international clinical trials including those run in EU, CA and Australia\nGood understanding of cross functional areas including data management / biostatistics, regulatory affairs and pharmacovigilance\nProven verbal and written communication skills; enjoys interacting with others regularly\nAble to prioritize tasks and work independently\nAble to travel an average of 5-10%, both domestically and internationally\n\nLocation: While our corporate headquarters are located in New York City, this position is open to candidates from any location with a preference for east coast locations. \n\nAbout Syndax:\nSyndax Pharmaceuticals is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company advancing innovative cancer therapies. Highlights of the Company’s pipeline include a menin inhibitor for R/R acute leukemia and a monoclonal antibody that blocks the CSF-1 receptor for chronic graft-versus-host disease. Fueled by our commitment to reimagining cancer care, Syndax is working to unlock the full potential of its pipeline and is conducting several clinical trials across the continuum of treatment. 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