via Lensa
$200K - 250K a year
Lead clinical development programs, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and engage with investigators and key opinion leaders.
Requires a medical degree, 3-4+ years in clinical development, experience in small biotech, and expertise in global trials, preferably in dermatology.
About the job Sr. Director, Clinical Development | REMOTE Senior Director, Clinical Development | REMOTE (EST/CST) Critical Elements • Individual contributor/strong leader who wants to be very hands on • Medical Degree • Proven expertise in global registrational trials • Dermatology experience strongly preferred • Small company background • Lives in EST or CST • 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 (M.D., or D.O.) required. • Minimum of 3-4+ 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
This job posting was last updated on 1/19/2026