Executive Director, Clinical Development (MD)

Celldex Therapeutics

$210K — $250K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MD specializing in allergy, dermatology, immunology, pulmonary, or GI
  • 8+ years of clinical development experience in biotech/pharmaceutical
  • Proven track record in creating clinical development plans and managing trials
  • Experience with biologics or small molecule agents for immunologic/allergic diseases
  • Familiarity with regulatory submission processes (NDAs, INDs)
  • Strong analytical skills for interpreting study data and reports
  • Proficient in collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Oversee Phase 1-4 clinical trial planning, execution, and monitoring
  • Collaborate on developing protocols and regulatory documents with teams
  • Ensure quality standards and timelines for clinical development activities
  • Provide medical support across clinical operations and regulatory programs
  • Monitor patient safety during clinical studies as a medical expert
  • Train and collaborate with staff in relevant clinical areas
  • Evaluate external clinical research proposals and manuscripts
  • Engage with external partners to enhance trial execution and development
  • Lead data interpretation and collaborate on study reports for publications

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance plans
  • Retirement savings plans with company match
  • Flexible work schedules and remote work options
  • Professional development and training programs
  • Generous paid time off and holidays
Full Job Description
Overview

As a member of the Clinical Leadership Team, the Executive Director, Clinical Development will serve as a subject matter expert and team leader for programs/indications in allergy, dermatology, and other therapeutic areas within immunology. The Executive Director is expected to function at the highest level with multiple responsibilities: shaping clinical development strategy with a focus on development and execution of clinical trials, including Phase 1 through Phase 4 studies, overseeing study patient safety, playing key roles in data collection and analysis, creation of critical scientific content, attendance at advisory boards and various scientific congresses, and KOL engagement efforts.

Responsibilities
  • Oversee the clinical development of clinical programs, including planning, execution, and monitoring of Phase 1-4 clinical trials
  • Collaborate with other members of the clinical trial team and colleagues in clinical pharmacology, translational medicine, and pharmacovigilance, to develop clinical trial protocols, briefing documents, and other regulatory and regulatory documents (IND, BLA, NDA, annual reports, etc.)
  • Ensure all clinical development activities are performed on time and to the highest standards of quality
  • Provide medical support to clinical operations, regulatory and preclinical programs
  • Medical monitoring with oversight of patient safety
  • Training and collaboration with staff within the areas of responsibility
  • Assess external clinical research proposals involving company products and manuscripts that are being prepared for publication
  • Work with external partners, including CROs, academic institutions, and key opinion leaders (KOLs), to enhance the development programs and ensure successful execution of clinical trials.
  • Lead the interpretation of clinical trial data and collaborate on the preparation of clinical study reports, presentations, and publications for scientific conferences and peer-reviewed journals
  • Develop a strategically and commercially aligned scientific engagement and communication strategy for key immunology assets
Qualifications
  • MD, with specialization in one or more of the following preferred: allergy/dermatology/immunology/pulmonary/GI
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in clinical development at a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company
  • Demonstrated experience in clinical research, including creating clinical development plans, and designing, planning and monitoring clinical trials, particularly Phases 2-3
  • Clinical development experience with biologics or small molecule agents addressing immunologic and allergic diseases preferred, such as chronic urticaria, allergic asthma, and additional mast cell-driven diseases
  • Experience with preparing clinical sections of regulatory submissions (e.g., NDAs and INDs) preferred
  • Strong experience reviewing and interpreting study data/reports
  • The ability to interact effectively with investigators and scientific experts
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and attention to details
  • Experience with FDA/EMA processes (IND filing, NDA filings) desirable
  • Strong knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Strong written and interpersonal skills

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