Cytokinetics

Vice President, Clinical Operations and Research Ethics

South San Francisco, California, USA · Exec

Sponsorship not specified$350k-$390kDetected 56 days ago

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About the role

The Vice President, Clinical Operations provides strategic and operational leadership for the execution of Cytokinetics' global clinical development programs.
This role is based on-site in South San Francisco and is a key leadership presence within the Development organization.
The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

Lead clinical operations with a patient-first mindset, ensuring participant safety, ethical conduct, and data integrity are central to all decisions.
A valued, strategic partner in the development of clinical program strategy
Own delivery of clinical trial milestones, timelines, and budgets across the development portfolio.
Proactively identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies, escalating issues with clarity and solutions.
Establish and monitor performance metrics that drive accountability and continuous improvement.
Vendor and Partner Stewardship
Lead Clinical Operations CRO and vendor strategy with a focus on partnership, performance, and accountability.
Ensure external partners operate to Cytokinetics' standards for quality, compliance, and ethical conduct.
Serve as Clinical Operations executive lead on strategic and partner joint-development activities
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing Clinical Operations organization aligned with Cytokinetics' leadership behaviors

Education
Experience
18+ years of progressive clinical operations experience in biotechnology or pharmaceuticals.
Proven leadership with all phases of clinical trials
cardiovascular or rare disease experience strongly preferred.
Demonstrated success leading teams in a late-stage, science-driven biotech environment.
Extensive experience managing CROs and global vendors.
Drug development experience in being a strategic partner for program strategy.
Capabilities Aligned to Leadership Expectations
Demonstrated ability to lead with integrity, accountability, and ownership.

Act as an enterprise leader within Development Operations, balancing asset-level priorities with portfolio-level needs.
Model accountability, transparency, and integrity in all interactions, consistent with Cytokinetics' leadership expectations.
Translate clinical development objectives into executable operational strategies that reflect Cytokinetics' commitment to rigorous science and high-quality data.
Provide operational leadership for Phase 1-3 and post-approval studies, including large, global cardiovascular trials.
Ensure trials are conducted in full compliance with ICH-GCP, FDA, EMA, and other applicable global regulations.
Provide strategic direction and long-range planning enabling Clinical Operations to be at the forefront of performance.
Foster strong cross-functional decision-making grounded in mutual respect, scientific debate, and shared goals.
Represent Clinical Operations effectively in governance forums and executive discussions.

In the U.S., the hiring pay range for fully qualified candidates is $350,000 - $390,000 per year.
The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

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