Clinical Program Manager, Oncology

Eikon Therapeutics is a new biopharmaceutical company employing revolutionary technology at the intersection of chemistry, engineering, computation, and biology to discover novel treatments for life‑threatening diseases. Eikon’s discovery platform is built on groundbreaking innovations from its founders (Nobel Prize, 2014), culminating in the creation of microscopes which enable real‑time, molecular‑resolution measurements of protein movement in living cells, thereby unlocking otherwise intractable classes of proteins as drug targets.

The Clinical Program Manager, Oncology, Clinical Study Management, will plan and oversee the execution of clinical trials in oncology and other therapeutic areas, as needed. This role works in close partnership with cross‑functional teams to ensure studies are delivered on time and within budget, with a strong focus on quality, operational excellence, and best‑in‑class clinical study management. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving study execution, managing risks, and enabling high‑performance collaboration across functions and regions.

This role will require a minimum of 3 days a week onsite presence (or more as business needs require) in either our California or New Jersey offices to ensure effective management, operational excellence and high‑performance delivery of clinical studies and to support the expected significant team growth & collaboration.

You are collaborative, solutions oriented, flexible and have global clinical operational experience, with a passion for excellence in advancing patient care in oncology or neuroscience.

• Develop and own the operational strategy, timelines, and operational plans for clinical trials, ensuring alignment with program objectives and overall business goals.
• Oversee and lead cross‑functional clinical trial execution, leading proactive risk identification, assessment, management, and driving alignment on mitigation strategies.
• Ensure high standards of quality by overseeing that clinical studies are conducted in accordance with approved protocols, company SOPs, applicable regulations, and maintain ongoing inspection readiness across the program lifecycle.
• Serve as central point of contact to facilitate cross‑functional team effectiveness, drive operational efficiency, and provide clear direction and guidance to ensure successful study execution.
• Work with minimal oversight from the Clinical Study Management Senior Director or Director, in collaboration with Clinical Study Management teams and Clinical Research & Development, Finance, and Legal functions.
• Oversee and manage vendor relationships and performance to ensure that clinical studies are completed in accordance with contractual specifications for quality, timelines, and cost.
• Provide regular, clear updates on study progress, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders and executive management.
• Ensure that all study‑related documents are accurate, complete, and filed appropriately in all clinical (Veeva TMF), regulatory, safety and finance systems in a timely manner.
• Lead, manage, hire, develop, and mentor global and regional Clinical Study Management personnel.
• Contribute to improvement initiatives, operational excellence efforts, and cross‑functional projects that add value to Eikon Therapeutics.

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years, Master’s degree with 6 years, or PhD with 3 years of relevant experience in life sciences, healthcare, or related field (preferred).
• Fluency in English – strong reading, writing, and speaking skills with the ability to effectively communicate with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
• In‑depth knowledge of ICH‑GCP, regulations, directives, and guidelines.
• Proficiency in clinical trial management systems (CTMS, RTSM (IRT), Veeva Vault suite) and electronic data capture (EDC) systems.
• Proven ability to manage clinical studies within timelines and budgets while maintaining high quality standards and patient safety.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.
• Experience managing budgets, resources, processes and…