Role Summary
Senior Director, Clinical Development provides scientific and strategic leadership for late-stage clinical programs, including regulatory interactions. The role leads projects under the Head of Clinical Development, supports business development as needed, and fosters external collaboration. A doctorate (MD, PhD, or PharmD) with extensive clinical development experience is required to advance Sarepta's pipeline.
Responsibilities
- Supervises one or more direct reports and leads the clinical development team for a product
- Leads the design and execution of projects conducted in support of clinical research programs
- Leads the clinical study team in protocol development, protocol monitoring, study reports, training documents, and other clinical and regulatory documents
- Leads the clinical development product team to facilitate clinical development goals and achievement of study quality metrics
- Contributes to the organization, preparation, and execution of investigator and advisory board meetings in collaboration with project teams and stakeholders
- Can effectively work across multiple projects and teams
- Stays up to date on regulations, guidelines for the therapeutic area, and scientific advances
- Cultivates relationships with external partners such as clinical investigators, clinicians, and scientists to support innovation and business development
- Assists with due diligence related to business development opportunities
- May require travel to field sites, internal and external meetings and conferences
Qualifications
- Doctorate degree: MD, Ph.D. or PharmD in a related area
- At least 15 years of clinical/research experience including 5 years of industry experience
- Experience in analysis and interpretation of clinical data (safety and efficacy) and working knowledge of biostatistics, GCP, and regulatory requirements for clinical studies
- Ability to make independent, timely, and appropriate decisions
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-based matrix environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Intellectual curiosity, flexibility, and persistence
- High level of organizational and project management skills
- Experience interacting with development operations (clinical operations, regulatory, QA) and clinical investigators
Education
- Doctorate degree: MD, Ph.D. or PharmD in a related area
Additional Requirements
- May require travel to field sites, internal and external meetings and conferences
- This position is hybrid; on-site work at Sarepta facilities in the United States and occasional attendance at in-person events may be required
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.