Jonathan Gephart

About Jonathan Gephart

Dynamic oncology clinical development professional with a Ph.D. in Cell and Developmental Biology and 15 years of progressive experience bridging cutting-edge cancer research, clinical trial operations, and field medical affairs in the pharmaceutical and device industries.Currently serving as a Senior Clinical Research Scientist at Novocure, I have provided scientific and medical support for innovative Tumor Treating Fields trials in pancreatic cancer and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) across the United States. I partner closely with investigators, clinical sites, and internal medical teams to optimize protocols, manage adverse events, overcome enrollment barriers, and drive trial success through data-driven strategies and customized educational tools.Previously, as a Field Medical Director at Pfizer Oncology, I served as the medical liaison across four states, engaging key opinion leaders and community practices to support safe and appropriate use of marketed and pipeline therapies while facilitating clinical trial site engagement and providing real-world insights to development teams.My career began in academia at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, where I advanced from bench research on EGFR signaling pathways to managing complex Phase oncology trials and leading cross-functional teams.I’m passionate about accelerating the development of transformative oncology therapies and thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments—whether remote or field-based. I bring a unique blend of scientific depth, strategic field insight, and operational expertise to help bring meaningful treatments to patients faster.Open to connecting with colleagues in clinical development, medical affairs, and oncology research. Feel free to reach out!#Oncology #ClinicalDevelopment #MedicalAffairs #ClinicalTrials #CancerResearch

Experience

1. Senior Clinical Research Scientist

   Novocure

   Apr 2023 — Present · Naples, FL, US

   Deliver scientific and medical support to investigators and staff for Novocure-sponsored trials in pancreatic cancer and NSCLC, managing a nationwide territory and contributing to successful enrollment across diverse sites throughout the United States.Collaborate with medical directors on protocol amendments, incorporating field insights to improve trial feasibility and patient outcomes.Perform medical review and data cleaning for clinical trial datasets, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and compliance ahead of regulatory submissions. Coordinate cross-functionally with clinical operations, safety, and regulatory teams to complete and submit FDA annual progress reports (APR) for ongoing investigational device exemption (IDE) studies. Supported FDA Bioresearch Monitoring (BIMO) inspections.Create customized scientific presentations for external stakeholders, enhancing trial education and boosting site engagement.

Education

• King's College London

  Academic Certificate in Medical Affairs

  2018 — 2019

• Vanderbilt University

  Ph.D, Cell and Developmental Biology

  2004 — 2011

• International Federation of Associations of Pharmaceutical Physicians and Pharmaceutical Medicine Academy

  Professional Certification in Medicines Development

  2018 — 2019

• Emory University

  BS, Biology

  1993 — 1997

Skills

• Molecular Biology
• Clinical Development
• Western Blotting
• Clinical Research
• Clinical Trials
• Cell Biology
• Life Sciences
• Dna
• Confocal Microscopy
• Microsoft Office
• Cancer
• Cell Based Assays
• Oncology
• Science
• Research
• Cell
• Data Analysis
• Pcr
• Pharmacology
• Cell Culture
• Lifesciences