Director of Clinical Operations


Cambridge
Permanent
USD220000 - USD240000
Clinical Development
PR/547680_1748990905
Director of Clinical Operations

Director of Clinical Operations

Boston, MA

Ready to help shape the future of immune medicine?

A trailblazing biotech is on a mission to revolutionize how we treat cancer and autoimmune diseases. Powered by a cutting-edge platform decodes the language of T-cells, this company is building a new generation of immune therapies that go beyond traditional approaches that we are accustomed to. With a world-class team, global research hubs, and a strategic partnership with a top-tier pharma company, this is your chance to be a part of something new and extraordinary.

What We're Building

  • Novel immune-targeting biologics designed to activate the body's natural defenses against a broad spectrum of cancers.
  • Immune-resetting therapies that aim to restore balance in autoimmune diseases through targeted immune modulation.
  • A proprietary discovery engine that enables rapid expansion into new therapeutic areas by decoding immune system interactions at an unprecedented scale.

Your Mission

As Director of Clinical Operations, you'll lead the charge in bringing early-stage programs from concept to clinic. Reporting to executive leadership, you'll be responsible for driving clinical execution, building operational infrastructure, and ensuring that every trial is designed and delivered with excellence.

What You'll Do

  • Design and implement clinical trial strategies that break new ground.
  • Collaborate with scientific and medical leaders to shape impactful study designs.
  • Manage cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver on timelines and goals.
  • Ensure operational readiness, regulatory compliance, and data integrity across all studies.
  • Oversee the development of key clinical documents and regulatory submissions.
  • Build scalable systems and processes to support a growing clinical portfolio.

What You Bring

  • A degree in life sciences (BA/BS/MS) and 10+ years of experience in clinical operations.
  • Deep expertise in early-phase oncology trials, including IND preparation and execution.
  • Strong understanding of cancer-specific endpoints and methodologies to ensure robust data.
  • Proven ability to lead complex programs and navigate cross-functional environments.
  • Mastery of GCP, regulatory frameworks, and clinical trial operations.
  • A collaborative mindset, strategic thinking, and a passion for advancing transformative science.

Compensation

$220,000-$240,000 + Bonus + Equity + Competitive Benefits

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