Senior Director, Clinical Development

Role: Senior Director, Clinical Development leading early-phase (Phase 1) neurodegeneration programs, specifically AL137. Responsibilities: develop and execute the clinical and medical strategy, oversee protocol design and trial execution, interpret safety, pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic, and biomarker data; serve as internal clinical expert, provide clinical input for regulatory interactions, and integrate AI/innovative tech into development processes. Requirements: MD or Ph.D. in Neuroscience or related field; 8+ years in biotech/pharma clinical development with neurodegenerative disease experience; proven expertise in designing and leading first-in-human and Phase 1/2 trials, regulatory engagement, and risk-benefit assessment. HighValue: neurodegeneration, early clinical stage, biomarker integration, AI and tech adoption, regulatory collaboration. WorkSetup: based in South San Francisco with flexible hybrid options.