pliant-therapeutic

pliant-therapeutic

Senior Director, Clinical Operations

South San Francisco, CA · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$289k-$320kDetected 63 days ago
GCPComplianceForecastingVendor ManagementClinical TrialsClinical ResearchResearchLeadershipCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoringAdaptabilityMicrosoft OfficeGxP

About the role

  • Pliant Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company and leader in the discovery and development of novel integrin-based therapeutics.
  • Integrins are a crucial link between a cell's internal structure and its external environment and function in cell signaling, regulation and adhesion as well as wound healing and immune response.
  • This is a hybrid role based in South San Francisco (3 days onsite per week).

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage the resourcing plan for Clinical Operations including the assignment and allocations to clinical studies and leading the hiring of new team members, as needed.
  • Accountable for developing detailed clinical program budgets and managing spend in accordance with plans.
  • Coach and manage multiple direct reports
  • Oversee the establishment of KPIs, KRIs and stage-appropriate governance structures to drive and measure vendor performance.
  • Lead, participate, and/or contribute to the overall Clinical Development Plan as needed, including but not limited to the forecasting of study timelines, feasibility, country selections, and estimated budget.
  • Coach and manage multiple direct reports; and mentor junior members of the team.
  • Accountable for establishing clinical operations SOPs, Work Instructions, guidelines, standards, related QS documents, and best practices.
  • Lead and/or sponsor infrastructure initiatives, process improvements and enhancements, change management, and ad hoc business projects.
  • Lead cross-functional alignment and collaboration, integrating diverse expertise across teams and partners to ensure seamless execution and successful delivery of clinical programs.
  • To understand how Pliant complies with and manages your personal information with respect to the California Consumer Privacy Act, please visit https://pliantrx.com/ccpa-applicant-and-staff-privacy-notice/.

Requirements

  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty.
  • The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, abilities, and prior experience required.
  • 8+ years of people leadership experience with demonstrated success in building, coaching, and leading high-performing teams.
  • Deep experience with clinical operations systems, processes, and vendor management models.
  • Effective communicator with the ability to influence and engage internal and external stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.
  • Proven ability to think strategically while driving disciplined execution.
  • Proven ability to work independently and interdependently while exercising initiative, adaptability, and sound judgment.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, abilities, and prior experience required.
  • Bachelor's degree required with 15+ years of global clinical operations experience, including oversight and management of large global clinical trials through CRO partnerships (or equivalent combination of higher education, training and experience).
  • Comprehensive understanding of ICH and GCP guidelines, as well as applicable regulations and best practices.
  • Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills with strong attention to detail, coupled with ability to maintain strategic, enterprise level perspective.
  • Demonstrated critical and creative thinking, resourcefulness and initiative, and problem-solving skills.
  • Commitment to operating in alignment with Pliant's values and culture.
  • How you work

Nice to have

  • Oncology or rare disease experience is a plus.

Compensation

  • The annual base salary for this role is $289K - $320K.

Benefits

  • Pliant's compensation package also includes benefits, equity, and annual target bonus for fulltime positions.
  • Individual pay may vary based on additional factors, including, and without limitation job-related skills, experience, work location and relevant education or training.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Lead and/or sponsor infrastructure initiatives, process improvements and enhancements, change management, and ad hoc business projects

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