Lycia Therapeutics
Associate Director/Director, Clinical Science
South San Francisco · Director
Sponsorship not specified$190k-$280kDetected 175 days ago
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About the role
- Lycia was established in 2019 in collaboration with academic founder and Nobel Laureate Carolyn Bertozzi, Ph.D., professor of chemistry and HHMI investigator at Stanford University.
- In June, 2026, Lycia Therapeutics completed a $75 million Series D financing to advance its pipeline of LYTAC extracellular protein degraders into the clinic.
- Lycia is headquartered in South San Francisco.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for development of study protocols, case report forms (CRFs), consent forms, investigators brochure, development of charters (e.g., Independent Data Monitoring Committee, Safety Monitoring Committee) and other essential trial documents.
- Collaborate with biostatisticians to interpret results and prepare clinical study reports for regulatory submissions.
- Build relationships and engage with external stakeholders such as Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), investigators, and regulatory authorities as needed to help advance the development of investigational products.
- Support the preparation of regulatory documents (e.g., INDs, DSURs, NDAs) by providing clinical expertise.
- These proteins drive a wide range of difficult-to-treat diseases, including autoimmune and inflammatory conditions.
- Lycia Therapeutics is seeking a Director or Associate Director of Clinical Science who will play a critical role in the design, execution, and analysis of clinical trials of clinical stage assets.
Requirements
- Director: MD/PhD or MD or equivalent advanced degree in life sciences or related field.
Nice to have
- Minimum 5-8 years (Director) or 3-5 years (Associate Director) of experience in clinical research or drug development within biotech/pharma settings.
- Expertise in allergy, immunology or autoimmune therapeutic areas is highly desirable.
- Associate Director: Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, RN, Master's) in life sciences
- MD preferred but not required.
Skills
- Strong understanding of drug development processes from preclinical to Phase 2 clinical development is desirable.
- Proficiency in analyzing and interpreting complex clinical data.
- Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and external stakeholder engagement.
- Competencies and Capabilities
- Location & Travel
- San Francisco Bay Area preferred
- Ability to work on-site (Lycia South San Francisco office) at least 2-3 full days per week
- Business travel as needed (may vary with time, but is not expected to exceed 15%)
- San Francisco Bay Area preferred; Ability to work on-site (Lycia South San Francisco office) at least 2-3 full days per week
Compensation
- $190k-$280k
Benefits
- Act as a medical monitor or scientific liaison during studies, depending on qualifications, to partner with investigators, study site staff, and CRO partners,
- Participates in and leads safety and data cleaning activities (medical listing review, periodic safety review, preparation for IDMC review).
Company info
- Lycia Therapeutics is a biotechnology company using its proprietary lysosomal targeting chimera (LYTAC) platform to discover and develop best-in-class therapeutics that degrade extracellular and membrane-bound proteins.
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