MAIA Biotechnology, Inc. is a targeted therapy, immune-oncology company, focused on development of first-in-class drugs with novel mechanisms of action that are intended to meaningfully improve and extend the lives of people with cancer.
If you’re interested in working at MAIA, please review the current openings below and send your CV to careers@maiabiotech.com.
Current Openings
Head of Legal/Compliance & Corporate Secretary
Overview:
See Your Future with MAIA Biotechnology, Inc.
MAIA Biotechnology, Inc. is a targeted therapy, immuno-oncology company focused on the development and commercialization of first-in-class drugs with novel mechanisms of action that are intended to meaningfully improve and extend the lives of people with cancer.
For more information, please visit www.maiabiotech.com.
HEAD OF LEGAL/COMPLIANCE & CORPORATE SECRETARY
MAIA Biotechnology is looking to bring a Head of Legal and Corporate Secretary to join our energetic and high-performance leadership team. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, this role will be key in all strategic, legal, and business-related decision-making processes.
*This is a remote position. There may be up to 25% travel required. Must be based in the United States. Excellent Compensation Package, including medical, dental and vision benefits; holidays and paid time off.
Responsibilities:
- Actively provides cross-functional advice and counsel on a wide range of legal, regulatory, and commercial matters as a key member of the executive leadership team; these issues will include policy formulation, allocation of resources and achievement of the Company’s overarching strategies.
- Working interactively with finance, corporate development, operations and research and business development teams to identify and build strategic assets of Company, including identifying, researching, and developing market opportunities and collaborations.
- Guiding and advising the Board and executive management team on their responsibilities under the rules and regulations to which they are subject, including regulatory and compliance related matters.
- Active and engaged counseling on both the business and legal ramifications of significant Company strategic imperatives, including possible acquisitions, license agreements, joint ventures, other possible investments and negotiating and structuring major transactions.
- Advising on the litigation and regulatory risks of possible business decisions; counseling on the appropriate strategies to defend or resolve litigation associated with complex matters, such as intellectual property, antitrust/competition, government investigations and other matters.
- Actively supervising and advising on all aspects of intellectual property and specifically with respect to patent prosecution and litigation and the licensing in and out of technologies; advising on antitrust and international competition laws as they relate to intellectual property.
- Acting as the Company’s Chief Compliance Officer and overseeing the development and dissemination of compliance policies that will ensure that the Company is in compliance with all laws, rules and regulations that may apply to Company’s activities, monitoring the regulatory landscape and anticipating changing regulations and policies and their impact on the Company.
- Leading and coordinating the legal services provided to the Company by outside counsel; overall administrative and financial management relating to the legal department; choosing and managing outside counsel; establishing procedures for evaluating the quality and cost of services of outside counsel
- Perform Corporate Secretary function. Prepare materials for all Board and Committee meetings and collaborate with members of senior management in developing and/or reviewing materials provided to the Board and its Committees. Prepare and/or review updates to corporate governance policies and other corporate governance documents, including governance guidelines and committee charters, and coordinate director independence determinations.
Qualifications:
- The successful candidate should hold a law degree from an American law school and be a member of the bar, although it is not necessary for the attorney to be a member of any specific state bar. A track record of academic distinction and a law degree from a top tier law school are required.
- At least 3 – 5 years’ professional legal experience, with 2 – 5 years’ experience in the biotech, pharmaceutical, or medical device industry.
- Securities experience preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal, communications, public speaking, and presentation skills.
- Experience counseling senior executives, boards of directors and their committees and individual board members on a range of legal, compliance and governance matters.
- Significant transactional experience.
- Experience supervising complex litigation matters.
- Experience supervising the provision of legal services.
- Experience supervising an effective, business aligned intellectual property law function with respect to the prosecution and litigation of patents and other forms of intellectual property is desired; a deep understanding of the importance of an actively managed intellectual property portfolio of patents as a fundamental corporate asset and the importance of developing a robust patent strategy with respect to the protection of technology and the licensing in and out of technology.
- Consistently exhibit through actions, decisions, and interactions (internally and externally), the highest standards of ethics and integrity.
EEO & Employment Eligibility:
MAIA Biotechnology, Inc. is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. MAIA Biotechnology, Inc. also complies with all applicable national, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA.
If you are interested in working at MAIA, please send your CV to careers@maiabiotech.com.
Medical Director
Overview:
See Your Future with MAIA Biotechnology, Inc.
MAIA Biotechnology, Inc. is a targeted therapy, immuno-oncology company focused on the development and commercialization of first-in-class drugs with novel mechanisms of action that are intended to meaningfully improve and extend the lives of people with cancer.
For more information, please visit www.maiabiotech.com.
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
MAIA is seeking a talented and motivated Medical Director / Clinical Project Lead to join our Clinical Development team. Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, qualified candidates will be essential contributors to the scientific, clinical, and operational scope of clinical development programs and broad interaction across all functions. This individual will significantly contribute to the Clinical Development Plan (CDP) from Proof-of-Concept (POC) studies to registrational studies. This role will help drive the design, planning and implementation of study protocols for the assigned program(s), starting from playing a key role in supporting related regulatory activities to operational execution of the study, including oversight of clinical trials, assisting with data interpretation and communication with both internal and external stakeholders. To achieve these goals, candidates will work cross-functionally to support various deliverables necessary for effective and efficient execution for the assigned molecule(s) / indication(s).
*This is a remote position with limited travel expectations. Must be based in the United States. Excellent Compensation Package, including medical, dental and vision benefits; holidays and paid time off.
Responsibilities:
- Design study protocols and clinical development plans in collaboration with cross-functional teams in oncology. Supervise project team members in planning, conducting, and evaluating clinical trials. Oversee along with other team members the conduct of clinical studies, including operational feasibility, data management deliverables, preparation of meeting materials, communication plans, preparation of status update reports, and study close-out activities.
- Review and author clinical sections of IB, IND submissions, regulatory briefing books, Annual Reports, CSR; prepare strategy presentations; present and discuss data with governance, external consultants, KOLs and within regulatory meetings in conjunction with members of the development team.
- Responsible for safety reviews, site interactions, and reviewing Tables, Figures & Listings.
- Responsible for analytical support of clinical trial data (safety and efficacy), including gathering, analyzing, reviewing, interpreting, and providing preliminary assessments and recommendations.
- Review protocols and contribute to authoring of clinical study reports, Investigator Brochures (IBs), Informed Consent Forms (ICFs), training documents, and other clinical and regulatory documents.
- Analyze information to assess issues relating to protocol conduct and/or individual subject safety.
- Prepare and communicate or assist in communicating a clear overview of trial results.
- Provide organizational support for Safety Monitoring and other applicable data review committees including operationalizing the charter, preparing updates and data reviews, execution of meetings and adjudications, and communication of synthesized data reports.
- Interact with internal and external stakeholders (study sites, vendors, committees, etc.) in support of clinical trial objectives; respond to or triage questions for appropriate escalations.
- Act as recognized clinical expert for assigned studies both within and external to Maia Biotechnology.
- Review collaborative abstracts, posters, and content for scientific meetings, conferences, and publications.
- Support publication strategy execution including collaboration with investigators, Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), medical affairs and other internal/external stakeholders.
- Present at investigator meetings and scientific conferences.
- Conduct literature reviews as needed.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
Qualifications:
- MD, MD/PhD, PharmD or PhD or non-US equivalent advanced degree in a health science field.
- At least 2-5 years of experience at a pharmaceutical, CRO or biotechnology company as a medical director or related role. We will also consider individuals with oncology academic experience and/or academic trial experience.
- Experience in oncology/hematology clinical trials across all stages of development including post-marketing activities. IND filing experience, BLA/NDA experience is a plus.
- Experience with data analysis and interpretation as an understanding of safety and pharmacovigilance principles required.
- Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
EEO & Employment Eligibility:
MAIA Biotechnology, Inc. is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. MAIA Biotechnology, Inc. also complies with all applicable national, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA.
If you are interested in working at MAIA, please send your CV or resume to careers@maiabiotech.com.