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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 29 days Nkarta, Inc.'s roles stay open a median of 37 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Nkarta, Inc.'s roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Nkarta, Inc.
- high 1 stale, 0 reposted of 2 open
- Hiring momentum
- 3 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
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About this role
The Director of Clinical Trial Operations at Nkarta will lead the strategic planning and execution of clinical trials, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and regulatory standards. This role involves overseeing trial deliverables, managing external vendors, and mentoring clinical operations staff while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders. The position requires travel for site oversight and includes responsibilities for budget management and risk mitigation.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- Experience in cell therapy, oncology, or complex biologics
- Minimum 7 years of experience in the management and execution of clinical trials at a sponsor or CRO
- Demonstrated experience mentoring, developing, or managing clinical operations staff
- Proven track record of independently leading complex, multi-site clinical trials from start-up through closeout
- Thorough knowledge of GCP, ICH, FDA, and applicable global regulatory requirements
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
Nice to have
- Experience in autoimmune indications
- Demonstrated experience mentoring, developing, or managing clinical operations staff preferred
- Prefer candidate located in the Greater San Francisco area able to work a hybrid schedule
What you get
- Base salary range of $220,000 to $270,000 USD
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Equity grant(s)
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage
- 401K plan
- Flexible spending account
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of the company culture beyond employee comments
- Role involves significant travel (up to 20%) which may impact work-life balance
- Position is in a clinical-stage biotech company, which may involve high-pressure situations
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