Sr. Director, Clinical Development | REMOTE

Senior Director, Clinical Development | REMOTE

Critical Elements

• Individual contributor/strong leader who wants to be very hands on
• Proven expertise in global registrational trials
• Dermatology experience strongly preferred
• Small company background
• Nimble - Adaptable - Entrepreneurial
• Support within aggressive risk parameters

Overview

A biotechnology organization focused on advancing therapies for autoimmune diseases is seeking a Senior Director, Clinical Development to lead clinical development activities for an investigational treatment in dermatology and other autoimmune or inflammatory conditions. This role involves cross-functional leadership, engagement with the medical and scientific community, and oversight of global, late-stage clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for clinical development programs across one or more therapeutic indications
• Lead multiple cross-functional workstreams to drive program success
• Collaborate closely with Clinical Operations and Program Management to support site engagement, trial execution, and vendor oversight
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with investigators and key opinion leaders
• Represent the organization at investigator meetings and scientific conferences
• Deliver protocol-specific and therapeutic training; respond to trial-related medical inquiries from sites and investigators
• Review incoming medical data, including laboratory, safety, and efficacy outputs
• Contribute to the development of study protocols and regulatory documentation
• Travel occasionally for study oversight and internal meetings

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Ph.D., Pharm.D., M.D., or D.O.) required
• Minimum of 7 years of clinical development experience
• Prior experience working in a small biotechnology company is required
• Proven expertise in global registrational trials; dermatology experience preferred
• Demonstrates a proactive, hands-on approach with a strong sense of urgency and results orientation
• Leads with accountability and a willingness to take ownership as an individual contributor
• Strong ability to synthesize complex scientific information and consistently produce accurate, high-quality work
• Excellent communication, analytical, and decision-making skills
• Team-oriented mindset with a collaborative working style across functions

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead impactful clinical programs in high-need therapeutic areas
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative biotech environment with direct visibility to executive leadership
• Competitive compensation and benefits package