Senior Director Clinical Development (Neuro)

About the Company

We are representing a rapidly growing, clinical‑stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative therapies for patients with serious neurological and neuroinflammatory conditions. Backed by strong scientific foundations and multiple successful clinical readouts, the company is advancing a diversified mid‑ to late‑stage pipeline.

The organization is known for:

• A mission‑driven culture rooted in scientific excellence
• A highly collaborative environment with cross‑functional visibility
• Strong financial backing and an experienced leadership team
• A commitment to developing transformative therapies for underserved patient populations

This is an opportunity to join a company at a pivotal stage of growth and contribute meaningfully to its clinical and scientific strategy.

Position Overview

The Senior Director, Clinical Development will be a key leader responsible for shaping and executing clinical strategy across one or more neurology‑focused development programs. This role oversees end‑to‑end clinical development-from early‑phase studies through pivotal trials, and serves as a strategic partner to executive leadership, regulatory authorities, investigators, and internal stakeholders.

This is a high‑impact, high‑visibility position ideal for someone who thrives in fast‑paced, science‑driven biotech environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead clinical strategy and execution across assigned programs from Phase I to Phase III
• Partner closely with clinical operations, regulatory affairs, biometrics, safety, medical affairs, and external collaborators
• Guide authoring and submission of protocols, regulatory documents, briefing packages, and clinical sections of regulatory filings
• Analyze, interpret, and present clinical data to support decision‑making
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key opinion leaders, investigators, and clinical partners
• Provide clinical leadership on study design, risk mitigation, patient selection, and endpoint strategy
• Represent clinical development in cross‑functional program teams and executive‑level discussions
• Stay up to date on emerging trends in neurology, neuroinflammation, and clinical development methodologies
• Manage timelines, budgets, resources, and program‑level deliverables

Required Qualifications

• MD or PhD in Neurology, Neuroscience, Immunology, or related field
• 10+ years of industry clinical development experience with strong CNS exposure
• Proven leadership across early‑ and late‑stage clinical trials
• Deep understanding of global regulatory pathways (FDA, EMA)
• Experience engaging with health authorities and preparing for regulatory interactions
• Strong communication, strategic thinking, and cross‑functional leadership skills
• Ability to excel in rapidly evolving biotech environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in neuroinflammatory, neurodegenerative, or immunology‑adjacent therapeutic areas
• Background in overseeing registrational programs or interacting with global regulators
• Familiarity with emerging CNS therapeutic modalities and biomarkers