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Senior Clinical Research Associate

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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Location: The Woodlands, TX Posted Date: 4/11/2013 Position Type: Full time Job Code: 107-252 Required Education: Bachelors Degree Areas of Expertise Desired: Clinical Research

Description

Lexicon is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for human disease located in The Woodlands, Texas and Princeton, New Jersey.  We currently have multiple programs in clinical development for diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, carcinoid syndrome and other indications, all of which were discovered by our world class research team.  We have used our proprietary gene knockout technology to identify more than 100 promising drug targets.  We focus drug discovery efforts on these biologically-validated targets to create our extensive pipeline of clinical and preclinical programs. Lexicon employees are inspired by the idea that their work can improve patients' lives and we know that our employees are important to the success of our mission.  We are dedicated to making Lexicon a great place to work by providing employees with the benefits, services, and programs which will allow them to reach their full potential.

We are currently recruiting for three (3) Senior Clinical Research Associates.  These positions are office-based in The Woodlands, Texas or Princeton, New Jersey office.

Job Summary:

This position will be responsible for monitoring clinical trials to ensure high quality and valid data supports the regulatory applications and approvals of new-marketed projects and indications. Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to: serving as a study lead and managing clinical trials within one therapeutic area; participating in the selection and management of CROs; supervising and mentoring Clinical CRAs; developing and negotiating contracts with external vendors; participating in the identification and selection of new investigators; coordinating investigator meetings; presenting data at investigator meetings; managing multi-center and multi-protocol drug supplies; and other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

•Bachelor's degree in a scientific related discipline
•Minimum of five (5) years experience assisting in the execution, monitoring and managing of Phase 1-3 clinical trials in a pharmaceutical, biotech or clinical research organization
•Previous experience working in a lead CRA position preferred
•Ability to influence decisions within the project and manage timelines across clinical, regulatory, pre-clinical and CMC
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
•Ability and desire to work in a team-oriented environment

To apply, please visit the careers section of our website: https://lexpharmacareers.silkroad.com/

For additional information about Lexicon and its programs, please visit www.lexpharma.com

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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