Associate Director, Clinical Scientist

Travere Therapeutics

. Lead clinical science components of assigned study plans and contribute to protocol design and implementation, including human pharmacology studies and associated data analyses .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading clinical science components of studies, including protocol design, data analysis, and regulatory submissions. Strong ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and effectively communicate complex scientific data.

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PhD, PharmD, Or MD In Life Science4+ Years Experience In Pharmaceutical IndustryExperience Supporting Clinical TrialsExperience Contributing To INDs, NDAs, BLAsStrong Organizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial DesignData AnalysisHuman Pharmacology StudiesRegulatory SubmissionsClinical DocumentationSafety And Efficacy Data ReviewClinical Science CoordinationStatistical AnalysisClinical ResearchGood Clinical Practice (GCP)

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCreative Problem SolvingAttention To Detail

Industry Keywords

Clinical DevelopmentRare DiseaseMultidisciplinary TeamsScientific ManuscriptsClinicalTrials.gov

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead clinical science components of assigned study plans and contribute to protocol design and implementation, including human pharmacology studies and associated data analyses
Review, interpret, and summarize clinical trial safety and efficacy data
Identify findings and questions for discussion with the clinical development team
Coordinate assigned clinical science activities, timelines, and deliverables across study teams
Maintain accurate and well-organized documentation
Support study conduct in accordance with protocols, applicable regulations, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Lead preparation and scientific review of clinical and data analysis reports, slide presentations, and ClinicalTrials.gov summaries
Collaborate with clinical development, clinical pharmacology, statistics, and internal and external partners
Contribute clinical, scientific, and mechanism-of-action content to INDs, NDAs, BLAs, and related submissions
Build and maintain relationships with alliance partners, external companies, investigators, and key opinion leaders
Contribute to manuscripts for scientific and medical journals and presentations at scientific meetings
Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD, PharmD, or MD in a related life science discipline required
Equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience may be considered
4+ years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry required
Experience supporting clinical trials and clinical studies required
Experience in rare disease preferred
Experience with human pharmacology studies preferred
Experience contributing to INDs, NDAs, BLAs, or regulatory information requests preferred
Experience across a range of development phases
Ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams and contribute to respectful, open discussion and creative problem solving
Ability to review, interpret, summarize, and present complex scientific and clinical data
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a dynamic, cross-functional environment
Attention to detail and ability to follow through on assigned work while managing changes in scope or timelines
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Flexibility to adapt to changes in project plans and implement agreed strategies and tactics
Self-motivated and able to independently manage responsibilities
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed, up to 15%
Ability to perform face-to-face work with colleagues and/or onsite in San Diego

Benefits

Comp & perks

Premium health offerings
Financial, work-life and well-being offerings
Wellness and employee support programs
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Retirement plans with employer match
Generous paid time off
Short-term incentive compensation
Long-term incentive compensation (company stock)