Senior Director, Clinical Development

PTC Therapeutics, Inc.

. Lead, contribute to and direct PTC’s global clinical development strategy for assigned indications and/or therapeutic areas .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $289,200 - $364,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading clinical development strategies, designing Clinical Development Plans, and ensuring compliance with scientific, ethical, and regulatory standards. Proficient in managing relationships with external partners and overseeing clinical trial design and execution.

Highest-signal resume keywords

MD DegreeClinical Drug Development ExperienceRegulatory Submissions DevelopmentClinical Trial Design and OversightExperience in Rare/Orphan Disease Development

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Hard Skills

Clinical Development StrategyClinical Development PlansRegulatory ProcessesClinical Data InterpretationBudget MonitoringContract Review and ApprovalGCP ComplianceAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTime Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCollaborative Work StyleIndependent Work AbilityPlanning and Organization SkillsCoaching and Mentoring

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Board Certification in Medical Specialty

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalBiotechnologyClinical StudiesCRO ManagementMulti-Country Clinical ProgramsOrphan Disease

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, contribute to and direct PTC’s global clinical development strategy for assigned indications and/or therapeutic areas
Lead and facilitate the design of Clinical Development Plans (CDPs)
Ensure CDPs demonstrate clinical/medical benefits and achieve compound and commercial development objectives
Provide clinical input to non-clinical and commercial functions
Manage relationships with CROs, vendors, consultants, collaborators and other external partners
Monitor program and study budgets for timely and cost-effective CDP implementation
Review and approve contracts, work orders and invoices within granted authority
Participate in assessments of CROs, vendors, consultants and other partners
Serve as medical lead for clinical studies
Facilitate collaboration with research, manufacturing, drug supply, regulatory, quality assurance, marketing and external stakeholders
Ensure scientific, ethical and regulatory standards and applicable GCP compliance
Represent PTC’s Clinical Development team with external collaborators
Support assessment of in-licensing product candidates
May manage, coach and mentor direct reports
Perform other tasks assigned by management

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD degree
Minimum of 5 years of clinical drug development experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology or related environment
Hands-on experience leading a large, multi-country, clinical development program
Working knowledge of early- and late-phase drug development and applicable regulatory processes
Ability to lead or oversee clinical trial design, conduct and interpretation of clinical data
Hands-on experience with development of regulatory submissions
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, matrixed, team environment
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Planning, organization and time management skills
Ability to travel domestically and internationally
Board certification or equivalent in a medical or clinical specialty preferred
Experience working in rare/orphan disease clinical development preferred
Previous supervisory experience preferred
Up to 30% travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Short- and long-term incentives
Medical plan
Dental plan
Vision plan
Retirement savings plan
Equal opportunity employment