Misty D-Director
Director of Clinical Operations
Location: Boston, MA
Salary: $190,000-$250,000 (USD) + Performance Bonus + Pre-IPO Equity
Company Summary:
Join a trailblazing biotech in Boston that's transforming the treatment landscape for endocrine and metabolic disorders. With a first-in-class therapeutic targeting hormone signaling pathways and a platform built on cutting-edge translational science, this company is poised to disrupt how chronic endocrine conditions are managed. Backed by top-tier investors and preparing for multiple INDs, you'll lead clinical operations in a fast-moving, science-first environment where your decisions directly shape patient outcomes.
What You'll Do:
- Lead Clinical Execution: Drive end-to-end clinical trial operations-from IND submission through Phase 3-across endocrine indications such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, and rare hormone deficiencies.
- Build Clinical Infrastructure: Develop SOPs, select and manage CROs, and implement systems that support rapid trial startup and high-quality data collection.
- Innovate in Trial Design: Champion adaptive protocols, digital endpoints, and patient-centric models that reflect the real-world complexity of endocrine diseases.
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with translational scientists, regulatory experts, and biomarker teams to ensure trials are scientifically robust and operationally sound.
- Mentor and Inspire: Grow and lead a high-performing clinical team, fostering a culture of accountability, agility, and innovation.
What You Bring:
- Scientific Foundation: Advanced degree in life sciences, nursing, or public health preferred, with a strong grasp of endocrine physiology and clinical pharmacology.
- Clinical Leadership: 10+ years in clinical operations, including leadership roles in biotech or pharma, with direct experience in endocrine or metabolic disease trials.
- Regulatory Expertise: Proven success in IND submissions and global trial execution, with deep knowledge of FDA and ICH guidelines.
- Startup Mentality: Comfortable wearing multiple hats, solving problems in real time, and building systems from scratch.
- Patient-Focused Mindset: Passion for improving outcomes in chronic and underserved endocrine conditions, with a commitment to ethical, inclusive trial design.
Director of Clinical Operations
Location: Boston, MA
Salary: $190,000-$250,000 (USD) + Performance Bonus + Pre-IPO Equity
Company Summary:
Join a next-generation biotech at the intersection of AI and endocrinology. This Boston-based company is reimagining how we discover and develop therapies for complex hormonal and metabolic disorders. With a proprietary platform that integrates machine learning, medicinal chemistry, and translational biology, the team is advancing a pipeline of novel small molecules targeting endocrine pathways with high unmet need. As they prepare to enter the clinic, you'll be the operational force behind their first-in-human trials-building systems, leading execution, and shaping the future of endocrine care.
What You'll Do:
- Own clinical operations strategy and execution for endocrine programs, including rare and chronic metabolic diseases. Drive trials from IND through Phase 2/3 with precision and urgency.
- Establish SOPs, select and manage CROs, and implement scalable systems that support rapid trial startup and data integrity.
- Leverage digital tools, AI-enabled trial design, and real-world data to optimize patient recruitment, site selection, and endpoint measurement.
- Collaborate with computational chemists, translational scientists, and regulatory experts to ensure trials are scientifically aligned and operationally sound.
- Hire, mentor, and inspire a nimble clinical operations group that thrives in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment.
What You Bring:
- Advanced degree in life sciences or healthcare preferred, with a strong understanding of endocrine biology and clinical development.
- 10+ years in clinical operations, including leadership roles in biotech. Experience with small molecule programs and endocrine/metabolic indications is highly desirable.
- Proven track record of IND submissions and global trial execution, with deep knowledge of FDA, EMA, and ICH guidelines.
If you or someone you know thrives in ambiguity, love building from scratch, and bring a hands-on, solutions-first approach to every challenge, we'd love to speak with you.
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