Senior Director Clinical Development (Neuro)
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
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