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Vice President/Senior Vice President, Clinical Development (AID)

Janux Therapeutics Inc.
4 months ago
Full-time
On-site
San Diego, CA
Clinical Research and Development

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Set and execute the strategic vision for clinical development in autoimmune diseases, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and maximizing portfolio value.
  • Lead cross-functional teams in the design and implementation of clinical development strategies, focusing on innovation, differentiation, and speed to market.
  • Oversee clinical program execution at a strategic level, delegating operational and hands-on responsibilities to clinical teams and direct reports.
  • Maintain ultimate accountability for medical monitoring, ensuring patient safety and clinical integrity, but delegate day-to-day monitoring activities to appropriate team members.
  • Provide expert guidance and strategic input on clinical trial design, regulatory strategy, and data interpretation.
  • Serve as the primary medical and scientific spokesperson for the immunology franchise, internally and externally.
  • Cultivate relationships with key opinion leaders, investigators, and external partners to advance Janux’s immunology pipeline.
  • Drive organizational growth, talent development, and succession planning within the clinical development function.
  • Other duties as deemed essential

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • MD or DO with subspecialty in immunology, autoimmune diseases, or related fields.
  • Demonstrated success as a senior clinical leader (e.g., therapeutic area head, franchise lead) in large pharma or biotech, with broad immunology experience.
  • Proven track record of strategic leadership in clinical development, portfolio management, and cross-functional team building.
  • Innovative, entrepreneurial mindset; experience driving change and building new capabilities.
  • Deep understanding of early drug development, clinical trial processes, and regulatory requirements in immunology/inflammation.
  • Exceptional communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong ability to critically evaluate data, literature, and presentations.
  • High level of communication skills is expected.