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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates strategic leadership in Clinical Science with a focus on Infectious Disease studies, including expertise in clinical trial design, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to mentor and develop scientific talent while ensuring adherence to ethical standards and data quality.
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Clinical Development LeadershipInfectious Disease ExpertiseClinical Trial DesignRegulatory ComplianceCross-Functional Collaboration
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Hard Skills
Clinical ScienceClinical Drug DevelopmentData InterpretationStudy DesignPortfolio Risk AssessmentBiomarker StrategyRegulatory SubmissionsClinical Data ReviewEthical StandardsMatrix Leadership
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationInfluenceExecutive Presentation SkillsCoachingMentoring
Certifications & Qualifications
Advanced Scientific DegreePhDPharmD
Industry Keywords
Pharmaceutical IndustryClinical Research ManagementMedical MonitoringNew Technology IntegrationPeople Leadership
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide strategic Clinical Science leadership across multiple Infectious Disease studies, programs, and assets
- Contribute to disease area strategy, development planning, portfolio risk assessment, and scientific decision-making
- Partner with Section Heads, Asset Leads, Program Development Team Leads, and cross-functional leaders
- Apply therapeutic expertise to study planning, data interpretation, issue resolution, and development strategy
- Standardize Clinical Science approaches, medical data review practices, data interpretation principles, and key deliverables
- Guide interpretation of clinical data across studies, cohorts, and assets
- Contribute to protocols, amendments, study design, endpoint selection, eligibility criteria, and biomarker strategy
- Support portfolio discussions, governance reviews, senior leadership meetings, and management communications
- Present cross-study insights, scientific assessments, and key issues to leaders and governance bodies
- Translate portfolio priorities into Clinical Science strategies, capabilities, and resource plans
- Directly manage and develop Directors, Principal Scientists, and Clinical Scientists, as appropriate
- Coach, mentor, provide feedback, and create development opportunities for Clinical Science talent
- Lead cross-functional planning and strategic decision-making with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics, Data Management, Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance, Translational Medicine, and Medical Affairs
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies, and established procedures
- Support inspection readiness and documentation
- Identify continuous improvement opportunities and maintain awareness of scientific, clinical, and regulatory developments
Requirements
What you’ll need- Advanced scientific or healthcare degree required (e.g., PhD, PharmD), or equivalent, and 8+ years of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, and/or medical field experience preferred
- Master’s degree, preferably in life sciences, and 12+ years of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, and/or medical field experience
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in life sciences, and 15+ years of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, and/or medical field experience
- Significant experience in Clinical Development, Clinical Science, clinical drug development, or a related pharmaceutical or biotechnology function
- Experience providing Clinical Science leadership across multiple studies, programs, or assets
- Deep Infectious Disease therapeutic expertise, including disease biology, treatment landscape, clinically relevant endpoints, and development considerations
- Strong understanding of clinical trial design, clinical development strategy, clinical data review, and interpretation of oncology data
- Experience contributing to disease area strategy, portfolio discussions, or cross-program planning
- Experience contributing to regulatory submissions, safety reviews, or health authority interactions
- Experience working effectively in cross-functional teams within a matrix environment
- Ability to integrate information across studies and programs to support scientific and business decisions
- Excellent communication, influence, and executive presentation skills
- Demonstrated people leadership experience, including management, coaching, and development of scientific staff
- Knowledge of Clinical Development, Clinical Research Management, Clinical Sciences, Data Quality, Ethical Standards, Infectious Disease, Matrix Leadership, Matrix Management, Medical Monitoring, New Technology Integration, People Leadership, Pharmaceutical Industry, Regulatory Compliance, Therapeutic Knowledge, and Trial Design
- No visa sponsorship
- US and Puerto Rico residency required
- 25% travel required
Benefits
Comp & perks- Annual bonus eligibility
- Long-term incentive eligibility, if applicable
- Medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits for employee and family
- Other insurance benefits for employee and family
- Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
- Paid holidays
- Vacation
- Compassionate days
- Sick days
- Hybrid work arrangement