Clinical Development Liaison

Atai Beckley is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company created through the strategic combination of atai Life Sciences and Beckley Psytech, forming a global leader in transformative mental health therapies.

We are on a mission to transform patient outcomes by developing effective, rapid-acting mental health treatments, supported by an industry-leading pipeline of psychedelic-based therapies.

Our people are at the heart of our progress: a diverse, highly skilled, and values-driven team located across Europe and the US, united by a shared commitment to reducing the global burden of mental health conditions.

If you are motivated by meaningful science, real-world impact and working with experienced, mission-driven colleagues, we'd love to hear from you.

Atai Beckley's Clinical Development Liaison will act as a key link between clinical research sites and Atai Beckley's internal study teams, combining hands-on site engagement with in-house trial management. The role is responsible for driving high-quality site activation, enrollment support, and operational delivery by building strong relationships with research sites, supporting critical study visits, co-monitoring CRO activities, and proactively resolving site challenges.

In parallel, the position contributes to trial oversight, working closely with Clinical Project Managers and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure study milestones are met and operational excellence is maintained.

Key Accountabilities:

Site Engagement & Monitoring Support (Travel Component)

• Oversee high-quality Site Initiation Visits (SIVs) and co-monitoring visits conducted by the CRO, ensuring compliance with protocol, GCP, and regulatory requirements.

• Develop and execute site engagement strategies to drive enrolment, including investigator meetings, site visits, and tailored site support initiatives.

• Support first-patient dosed milestones, provide on-site training reinforcement, and enhance site motivation through targeted engagement efforts.

• Implement site appreciation tactics such as team meetings, investigator touchpoints, and recognition efforts to strengthen relationships.

• Identify and proactively mitigate site-level operational challenges, escalating issues as needed.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., medical, feasibility, and operations) to ensure aligned site support strategies.

In-House Clinical Trial Management Support

• Act as a key contributor to trial management activities, supporting Clinical Project Managers (CPMs) in oversight of study execution.

• Track and assess site and CRO performance metrics, contributing to risk mitigation strategies.

• Assist in developing and maintaining study plans, including site monitoring plans and enrolment tracking.

• Participate in vendor and CRO oversight activities, ensuring alignment with study timelines and quality expectations.

• Support clinical study documentation, including review of monitoring reports, study logs, and essential document management.

• Contribute to study meeting preparation, including investigator meetings, internal study team calls, and governance meetings.

• Collaborate with regulatory, safety, and data management teams to ensure seamless study execution.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a life sciences field or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred.

• 5+ years of clinical research experience, with a combination of on-site monitoring (CRA experience) and in-house clinical trial management support.

• Experience working within a sponsor organization and/or managing CROs preferred.

• Strong knowledge of GCP, ICH guidelines, and regulatory requirements.

• Proven ability to build strong site relationships and enhance site engagement strategies.

• Ability to anticipate and solve problems at the site and study levels proactively.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.

• Willingness to travel (~30-50%) based on study needs.