Vice President / Senior Vice President, Clinical Development Lead – Immunology & Program Leadership

Role: VP/SVP, Clinical Development Program Leader with expertise in Immunology, responsible for strategy, execution, and cross-functional management of early-stage immunology programs. Responsibilities include leading clinical development plans for Phase I and II studies, serving as cross-functional program lead, integrating scientific, clinical, regulatory, and operational inputs, and providing scientific leadership in immunology and autoimmune diseases. The role involves regulatory engagement with agencies like FDA and EMA, representing the company at scientific forums, mentoring teams, and contributing to organizational strategy. Qualifications include MD or MD/PhD, 15+ years in biotech/pharma, significant immunology clinical program leadership, and experience with biologics. Preferred skills encompass cytokine modulation, multicenter proof-of-concept trials in immunology indications, and supporting product approvals. High-value specifics: focus on immunology, autoimmune diseases, inflammation, early clinical development stages, platform-integrated portfolio approach, and operating within a matrixed biotech environment. The position reports to the Chief Medical Officer, involves strategic collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, and is based in a hybrid or flexible work setting.