Clinical Science Liaison (CSL)

Redwood City, CA Medical Affairs Full Time

The Clinical Science Liaison (CSL) will be a key contributor to the organization.  This individual will be responsible for establishing working relationships with clinical coordinators, site staff, PIs/SubIs, and KOLs. The ideal candidate will act as the interface between the Adverum team and external stakeholders, including, but not limited to, vendors, clinical sites, and CROs. The individual will be responsible for any activities including study startup, clinical trial conduct, and pre-launch.

Location: Hybrid or Remote with 25-50% travel requirement

What you'll do:

  • As a critical member of the Study Team, the Clinical Science Liaison will work proactively to collaborate with clinical operations, clinical development, medical affairs, and external vendors.
  • Review protocols, informed consent forms. and other documents relating to the clinical trial.
  • Maintain and update site subject trackers.
  • Support US and Ex-US site training activities, including presenting at SIV, Site training, IM, KOL, and Study Coordinator forums that will also serve as a platform to gather site feedback on study-specific issues. This will entail meeting facilitation and slide material preparation.
  • Assist in advisory board planning and other external-facing events.
  • Attend medical conferences as the clinical operations representative and/or medical affairs representative to meet with investigators and assist with conference strategy. The individual will support Advisory Board planning, execution of a company booth, and conference presentation coverage to collect competitive insight.
  • Establish regular lines of communication and conduct site engagement visits with study investigators and site staff.
  • Lead alongside clinical operations and clinical development to implement effective local and regional subject recruitment strategies focusing on diversity.
  • Identify and mitigate challenges related to clinical trial protocols.
  • Comply with internal and external SOPs and support the development of internal processes and procedures as needed.
  • Communicate key clinical research issues and insights from industry leaders to appropriate departments to help shape program development.
  • Consider updating to ‘As a critical member of the Study Team, the clinical science liaison will work proactively to collaborate with clinical operations, clinical development, medical affairs, and external vendors.

About you:

  • MD, PharmD, or PhD in life science field.
  • At least 5-7 years of therapeutic area experience/ research or substantial patient care experience.
  • Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally.
  • Ability to appropriately apply knowledge of GCP and applicable regulations and guidance.
  • Ability to coordinate with study sites and manage clinical and medical science responsibilities when traveling