The Head of Clinical Development will be responsible for all areas related to shaping the clinical development strategy, overseeing clinical trials, and contributing to the growth and success of our pipeline.

Key Responsibilities:

• Hands-on responsibility for developing, executing clinical development plans aligned with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Design, analysis, and interpretation of appropriate clinical endpoints from clinical trials.
• Establish and foster productive collaborations with clinical investigators and KOLs.
• Lead the design, implementation, and management of clinical trials, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Translational Sciences, Toxicology, DMPK, Regulatory, Research and CMC to integrate clinical development plans with overall corporate strategy, make sure that development-to-clinical handoff is seamless, and oversee critical clinical transitions.
• Plays a lead role in the development and implementation of communications strategies to support existing and concluded studies. Includes KOL interactions, advisory boards, major medical meetings, congresses and other events, publications and other materials.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and contribute to the preparation of regulatory submissions (IND, NDA, etc.).
• Build, lead and mentor the clinical development team to foster a culture of collaboration, scientific rigor, and continuous improvement.
• Presents scientific information at scientific conferences as well as clinical study investigator meetings.

Qualifications:

• 12-15 years of combined experience in clinical oncology, oncology drug development and/or translational medicine with at least 4 years in a leadership role overseeing clinical trials.
• Experience successfully advancing small molecule drugs from preclinical to clinical settings.
• Strong expertise in oncology, hematological disease or other relevant therapeutic fields.
• In-depth regulatory knowledge of FDA and international regulatory requirements governing drug development processes.
• Proven ability to development and implement strategic clinical development plans that align with corporate goals.
• Excellent written and communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate clinical trial findings and strategies to internal stakeholders, external collaborators, and regulatory authorities.
• Ability to work successfully in a cross-functional environment and create strategic development plans for clinical trial assets, with a proactive and hands-on approach.

Education:

• MD in Life Sciences or related field. Board certification in a relevant medical specialty is preferred.

* The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in South San Francisco, CA is $350,000 to $400,000. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type, and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Terremoto Biosciences, is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions that work only in other states.

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