Director, Clinical Science

Accountabilities: Support the design, implementation, and oversight of clinical studies, including human pharmacology studies where applicable. Contribute to clinical data analysis, interpretation, and reporting, with a focus on evaluating safety and efficacy outcomes. Collaborate with multidisciplinary study teams to ensure clinical activities are conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards. Provide scientific leadership for clinical reports, data analysis reports, presentations, clinical trial registry summaries, and other development deliverables. Contribute to regulatory submissions and interactions, including INDs, NDAs, BLAs, regulatory briefing materials, investigator brochures, protocols, statistical analysis plans, mock tables/listings/figures, and responses to regulatory information requests. Support the development of clinical and scientific rationales, benefit-risk assessments, efficacy and safety summaries, and mechanism-of-action content. Establish and maintain productive relationships with alliance partners, investigators, external organizations, and key opinion leaders to advance clinical programs and collaborations. Interpret complex scientific and clinical data and translate findings into clear presentations and strategic recommendations. Prepare scientific manuscripts and contribute to presentations at medical and scientific conferences. Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to advance clinical development priorities and adapt strategies as programs evolve. Requirements PhD, PharmD, and/or MD in a relevant life science or healthcare discipline. 6+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience , with equivalent combinations of education and relevant academic or professional experience considered. Demonstrated experience working on clinical trials and clinical studies; experience with human pharmacology studies is preferred. Experience in rare disease and/or nephrology is strongly preferred. Experience contributing to regulatory submissions such as INDs, NDAs, and BLAs, as well as responses to regulatory information requests, is highly desirable. Strong scientific expertise and the ability to review, interpret, and communicate complex clinical and scientific data. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, cross-functional environment. Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with scientific, clinical, regulatory, and business stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams and foster an inclusive environment built on open dialogue and creative problem solving. Ability to adapt to changing project plans, priorities, strategies, and development requirements. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish effective relationships with investigators, key opinion leaders, external partners, and internal stakeholders. Passion for advancing therapies and improving outcomes for people living with rare diseases. Willingness and ability to travel approximately 15% domestically and internationally . Benefits Target base salary range of $206,000–$268,000 , with actual compensation determined by experience, education, skills, and location. Short-term incentive compensation opportunities. Long-term incentive compensation, including company stock. Premium health benefits for eligible employees and dependents. Financial and retirement benefits, including a retirement plan with employer matching. Life insurance and disability coverage. Generous paid time off. Work-life and well-being programs. Wellness and employee support resources. Opportunity to contribute to clinical development programs addressing significant unmet needs in rare disease. Collaborative, multidisciplinary working environment with opportunities to engage with leading scientific and clinical experts. Remote work opportunity in the United States, with approximately 15% travel as required. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.