Director, Clinical Science

Jobgether · US

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director, Clinical Science based in United States.

This senior clinical development role plays a critical part in advancing innovative therapies for rare and complex diseases within a highly collaborative, science-driven environment. The Director will contribute to the design, execution, and interpretation of clinical studies across nephrology programs, helping shape both early and late-stage development strategies. Acting as a key scientific leader, the role bridges clinical operations, regulatory strategy, biostatistics, and translational science to ensure high-quality study design and execution. The position requires strong scientific rigor, the ability to synthesize complex clinical data, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of Good Clinical Practice. It also involves significant cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external partners, including investigators and key opinion leaders. This is a high-impact opportunity to directly influence regulatory submissions, clinical publications, and ultimately the delivery of new treatment options for patients with unmet medical needs.

Accountabilities:

Support the design and implementation of clinical studies, including human pharmacology studies, ensuring scientifically sound methodologies and alignment with development objectives.
Contribute to the analysis, interpretation, and reporting of clinical trial data for safety, efficacy, and mechanism of action insights.
Lead the preparation of clinical documents and deliverables, including study reports, regulatory submission components (INDs, NDAs, BLAs), protocols, SAPs, briefing books, and clinical summaries.
Ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practices (GCPs) across study design, execution, and documentation activities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including statistics, clinical operations, and regulatory affairs to support data analysis, interpretation, and submission readiness.
Develop and present scientific materials such as conference presentations, manuscripts, and clinical trial registry summaries.
Build and maintain strong relationships with external collaborators, including investigators, alliance partners, and key opinion leaders to support clinical development activities.

Requirements:

Advanced degree required (PhD, PharmD, and/or MD) in a relevant life sciences discipline; specialization or experience in nephrology or rare disease strongly preferred.
6–8+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, or equivalent experience in academic or clinical research settings.
Demonstrated experience in clinical trial design, execution, and analysis, including exposure to early-phase (human pharmacology) studies preferred.
Strong knowledge of regulatory processes and prior involvement in INDs, NDAs, BLAs, and regulatory submissions highly desirable.
Excellent ability to interpret, synthesize, and communicate complex clinical and scientific data.
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting at scientific and medical forums.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
High attention to detail, adaptability, and flexibility in response to evolving clinical and regulatory requirements.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed (up to 15%).

Benefits:

Competitive base salary range of $206,000 – $268,000, plus short-term incentive and long-term equity compensation opportunities.
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
Retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions.
Generous paid time off and holidays, supporting work-life balance and well-being.
Access to employee wellness programs and support resources.
Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge clinical programs in rare disease and nephrology.
High-impact scientific leadership role with strong visibility across clinical development and regulatory functions.
Flexible work environment with collaboration across global teams and partners.

Healthcare pay context

Based on 3,206 disclosed Healthcare salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $114K/year, with most offers between $87K and $166K (10th–90th percentile: $66K–$247K).

This posting lists $206K–$268K, above the $114K market median.

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