About the job 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