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        <title><![CDATA[Research Associate, Process Development]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[Research Associate, Process Development
Tracking Code
2009061
Job Description
We have an immediate opening for a Research Associate to join the Protein Biochemistry Process Development group.
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Required Skills
This person will be involved in the purification and characterization of our target proteins. Qualified individuals will be able to develop, optimize, and scale up robust purification schemes.&#160; This position will involve providing technical solutions to compliment the technology transfer of purification processes to suitable mid to large scale clinical manufacturing platforms.&#160; He/She should be highly motivated, hands-on, and unafraid to approach new challenges while being able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Required Experience
A B.S. /M.S. in Biochemistry or a related discipline with 2-5 years experience working in a process development role. This individual should have extensive experience with protein purification using chromatography resins such as affinity, ion exchange, and size exclusion. &#160;&#160;Knowledge of current column chromatography and non-chromatography related downstream process steps, as well as experience in a GLP/cGMP environment working with FPLC/HPLC is desirable. Experience with analytical techniques such as SDS-page gels and Western Blotting is preferred
Job Location
Cambridge, MA, US.
Position Type
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        <expiration_date>2009-11-12</expiration_date>
        <employer><![CDATA[Acceleron Pharma]]></employer>
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    <job>
        <title><![CDATA[Research Associate, Antibody Technology]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[Research Associate, Antibody Technology
Tracking Code
2009060
Job Description
We have an immediate opening for a Research Associate to join the Antibody Technology group. We are seeking a talented and passionate individual who is self-motivated, and possess strong problem solving skills. Your responsibility will include generation and characterization of hybridoma and antibody, management of out-source antibody projects, and antibody protein biochemistry experiments and methods of protein characterization.
Required Experience
The position requires a BS or M.S. degree in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or related discipline, with 5 - 8 years research experience. Prior experiences in tissue culture, antibody generation and characterization, and protein biochemistry are essential. He/she must possess excellent communication skills, demonstrate the ability to multi-task, and work independently as well as be part of a team. SPR technology experience is a plus.
Job Location
Cambridge, MA, US.
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular]]></description>
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    <job>
        <title><![CDATA[Clinical Trial Manager]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[Clinical Trial Manager
Tracking Code
2009059
Job Description
This position is responsible for overall clinical study management.  A team player that has the ability to work well with many different functions to support the overall program development strategy and program goals ensuring the highest scientific/medical standards are met and to achieve goals that are consistent with the overall corporate vision, mission and objectives.
Job Responsibilities:
Team oriented individual who is able to assist in the selection, management, and contract/budgeting of contracted clinical research organizations, clinical laboratory vendors, and other outsourced workAssist in the development of internal clinical SOPs
* Able to lead a study management team, to ensure   the successful conduct of clinical trials in accordance with State and   Federal regulations, GCP regulations, ICH guidelines, and internal SOPs
* Responsible for co-reviewing clinical protocols   and associated documents (Case Report Forms, Statistical Analysis Plan,   Monitoring Plan, Data Management Plan, etc)
* Responsible for site selection, site initiation,   and study start up activities including development of documents related   to conduct of the study (ie: investigator binder, pharmacy binder,   regulatory binder development, etc) in collaboration with the clinical   study team
* Responsible for interim study conduct including   organization of appropriate study conduct and safety meetings, tracking   subject recruitment, laboratory samples, study drug supply, SAE tracking,   and monitoring report review in collaboration with the clinical study team
* Ensures proper documentation and filing of   clinical study conduct
* Responsible for study close-out and ensuring   study timelines are met
* Support the overall clinical development   strategy and program goals ensuring the highest scientific/medical   standards are met and to achieve goals that are consistent with the   overall corporate vision, mission and objectives.
Required Skills
Required Experience
* Bachelor's Degree required, relevant scientific   or health-care related discipline preferred
* Minimum 3-5 years of clinical trial management experience, timelines management, budget management, and management of CROs and contract laboratories
* Demonstrated proficiency in management of   multi-center clinical trials (from initiation to closure)
* Experience managing outsourced work
* Effective interpersonal, communication (written   and verbal), time management, presentation and organizational skills
Job Location
Cambridge, MA, US.
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular]]></description>
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    <job>
        <title><![CDATA[Medical Research Oncology/Hematology MD]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[Medical Research Oncology/Hematology MD
Tracking Code
2009040
Job Description
Provide medical leadership and guidance in all aspects of clinical development for Acceleron's oncology/hematology programs. Support the oncology/hematology program development strategy and program goals ensuring the highest scientific/medical standards are met and to achieve goals that are consistent with the overall corporate vision, mission and objectives. Will be responsible for medical oversight and clinical strategy for oncology/hematology pipeline activities and will be the clinical interface with pre-clinical, regulatory; investigators, consultants and other groups within the organization. This person will be responsible for multiple oncology/hematology drug development programs in multiple indications.
Responsibilities:
. Provide the overall accountability and responsibility for oncology/hematology clinical development plans in support of the discovery, development and commercial mission of Acceleron
. Responsible for the strategic and operational medical input to design, planning, initiation and completion of oncology/hematology clinical trials ensuring that appropriate clinical milestones are met and that best efforts are made in driving the development of significant, novel, targeted oncology/hematology therapeutics
. Provide clinical input on all NDA/BLA preparation activities for oncology/hematology pipeline products including data collection, database lock, analysis and write-up of oncology/hematology clinical trials
. Provide medical and clinical expertise on commercial and marketing strategy for company pipeline projects
. Communicate Acceleron's scientific and research oncology/hematology product development progress to the external community, investigators, key opinion leaders and corporate partners
Required Experience
. M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree required.
. Subspecialty training and board certification in oncology and/or hematology required.
. Significant prior experience (5-8 years) working in the pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology industry with a superb track record of clinical development. Experience in participating and/or leading oncology/hematology programs to the submission of multiple INDs, and ideally through NDAs, is preferred.
. Strong strategic planning and product evaluation
. Knowledge of global regulatory and cGCP standards
. Superb verbal and written communication and presentation skills
. Excellent interpersonal, motivational and collaboration skills
. Entrepreneurial spirit; comfortable with rapid change, resource constraints, and the need to be flexible about roles
Job Location
Cambridge, MA, US.
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular]]></description>
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    <job>
        <title><![CDATA[Head of Regulatory Affairs]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[Head of Regulatory Affairs
Tracking Code
2008091
Job Description
Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, the Head, Regulatory Affairs will establish and implement a long-term, world-wide regulatory vision for Acceleron, assuring the regulatory viability of drug candidates in development, while forecasting the regulatory environment to identify changes that may impact the Company.
Job Responsibilities:
An integral part of the organization, he or she will provide overall leadership and initiative for Acceleron's regulatory strategies by maintaining an ongoing dialogue with the FDA, and as necessary the EMEA, overseeing regulatory documentation, filings and registration process, and providing regulatory strategic input into development teams.
Directing all policy development, planning and implementation, the Head will represent the Company to the FDA and other regulatory bodies on matters involving development, manufacture, testing and distribution of investigational products.
Dedicated to and responsible for building the regulatory function at Acceleron, the Head will establish the function's overall priorities, objectives, standards and measures. Further, he or she will be responsible for regulatory affairs operational capabilities, including filing of INDs, annual reports, adverse event filings, maintenance of documentation (archiving), and other activities required to conduct clinical trials. Additionally, the Head will direct the organization and preparation of product registration dossiers for international registration activities.
Required Skills
The Head, Regulatory Affairs will possess a PhD, MD, PharmD or equivalent experience, and at least 10 years professional experience in technical and regulatory disciplines, including the management of a regulatory function. A first-rate manager, he or she must have established credibility and an expert reputation within the profession, the FDA and other regulatory agencies. Further, the Head must have experience with multiple prior NDA/BLA filings and approvals. The Head must also possess experience in directly negotiating the text of product labeling based on data from preclinical trials and obtaining optimal/superior results for the Company. Additionally, he or she must have a solid basis in scientific approach and an ability to deal with in-depth information from a variety of disciplines, fostering a high degree of scientific credibility with regulatory agencies.
Job Location
Cambridge, MA, US.
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular]]></description>
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            <industry><![CDATA[Hospital / Healthcare]]></industry>
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        <expiration_date>2009-11-12</expiration_date>
        <employer><![CDATA[Acceleron Pharma]]></employer>
        <location><![CDATA[Cambridge, MA, 02238, USA]]></location>
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