Clinical Development Leader, Epilepsies

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 280,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health coverage

Life insurance and AD&D

401(k) with company match

Stock incentives

Bonuses & wellness benefits

Generous PTO and holidays

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Clinical Development Leader, Epilepsies to shape clinical development strategy for epilepsy programs spanning adult and pediatric studies. The role focuses on translating scientific evidence and patient needs into clear development plans and oversees major regulatory filings.

You will partner with cross-functional teams, mentor other clinical leaders, and represent the organization with external stakeholders while working remotely.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent) required.
• Proven track record leading clinical trials and major development decisions.
• Experience with regulatory submissions including IND, CTA, NDA, or MAA.
• Strong judgment for decision-making in evolving situations with incomplete data.
• Ability to operate flexibly and take ownership in a dynamic environment.
• Focus on patient outcomes and scientific rigor.
• Experience in developing and mentoring clinical leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical development strategy for epilepsy programs across adult and pediatric studies.
• Translate scientific data and patient needs into actionable development plans.
• Make data-driven decisions despite incomplete information and shifting priorities.
• Own clinical content for major regulatory filings and health authority interactions.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams to drive resolution and program advancement.
• Mentor and strengthen the skills of other clinical leaders in the organization.
• Represent the organization with credibility to external stakeholders.

Skills

Clinical development leadership

Regulatory submissions

Data-driven decision making

Mentoring clinical leaders

Education

Advanced scientific degree

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Clinical Development Leader, Epilepsies to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space.

This role will shape clinical development strategy for epilepsy programs spanning adult and pediatric studies, with a strong focus on translating scientific evidence and patient needs into clear development plans.

You will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to make informed decisions in a dynamic environment, advance major regulatory submissions, and represent the organization credibly with external stakeholders.

This position also includes mentoring other clinical leaders and helping strengthen the scientific rigor, judgment, and execution of the broader development organization.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $280,000 – $350,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical development strategy for epilepsy programs across adult and pediatric studies.
• Translate scientific data and patient needs into actionable development plans.
• Make data-driven decisions despite incomplete information and shifting priorities.
• Own clinical content for major regulatory filings and health authority interactions.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams to drive resolution and program advancement.
• Mentor and strengthen the skills of other clinical leaders in the organization.
• Represent the organization with credibility to external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent) required.
• Proven track record leading clinical trials and major development decisions.
• Experience with regulatory submissions including IND, CTA, NDA, or MAA.
• Strong judgment for decision-making in evolving situations with incomplete data.
• Ability to operate flexibly and take ownership in a dynamic environment.
• Focus on patient outcomes and scientific rigor.
• Experience in developing and mentoring clinical leaders.

Benefits

• 99% of premiums paid for medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits.
• 401(k) dollar-for-dollar match up to 6% with long-term stock incentives.
• Quarterly discretionary bonuses and flexible wellness benefits.
• Generous PTO, paid holidays, and company-wide shutdowns.
• Inclusive and dynamic company culture focused on collaboration and performance.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.