tarsusrx

tarsusrx

VP, Clinical Development

Irvine, California, United States · Vp

Sponsorship not specified$300k-$420kDetected 53 days ago
Data AnalysisBusiness DevelopmentClinical TrialsFDA RegulatoryExperimental DesignLeadershipCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoringAdaptabilityRegulatory Affairs

About the role

  • While anchored in early clinical development, this leader holds accountability across the full clinical development continuum - from first-in-human through late-stage trials and registration - ensuring seamless strategic continuity as programs advance.
  • This leader will challenge conventional paradigms, applying rigorous scientific judgment and out-of-the-box thinking to inform key development decisions across all stages.
  • This person will also work closely with the Business Development team and will be involved in clinical due diligence.

Responsibilities

  • A primary focus of this role is to create an adaptable early development clinical strategy to support innovative trials that require creative, forward-thinking approaches to study design, endpoints, and operational strategy.
  • Drive contributions focused on generating information that supports safe use, patient targeting, and clinical/commercial positioning

Requirements

  • Travel is required - up to 40%

Nice to have

  • Advanced degree(s) in relevant field (e.g. PharmD, MD, PhD) with deep experience and demonstrated success in early clinical development
  • Experience in ophthalmology is preferred
  • dermatology, inflammatory diseases or infectious diseases a plus.
  • Ability to communicate complex scientific concepts across internal and external audiences, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams
  • Established strategic leadership track record with evidence of excellent people management experience, problem solving, collaboration, and cross functional leadership
  • Prior experience in clinical development at a start-up or small pharmaceutical company preferred
  • Must be willing to be "hands on" and delve into details
  • Empowering Others

Compensation

  • The expected base pay range for this position is $300,000 - $420,000 plus bonus, stock equity, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

  • Fosters a close partnership with CMO and Medical Affairs team on all studies, from study design, site selection to KOL partnerships and BD Due Diligence.
  • Actively partners with Regulatory Affairs, Translational Sciences, Operations, Medical Affairs, BD and Commercial teams to drive company and asset strategy
  • The position will be based in our beautiful Irvine office, complete with onsite gym, pool, snacks, drinks, and occasional catered meals.

Company info

  • Represents the company with investigators, regulators and executive leadership
  • We are passionate about our culture!
  • Our Tarsans live our values of commitment to patients, empowerment to champion innovation, and teamwork to amplify impact!

Equal opportunity

  • Equal Opportunity Employer.

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