Director/Senior Director, Clinical Development

Codera; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-sponsored insurance plans including medical, dental and vision

Generous paid time off

Retirement plan options

Wellness and professional development programs

Job summary

Codera in San Diego is seeking a Director/Senior Director, Clinical Development to support the clinical development strategy for drug programs. This role involves overseeing clinical trials, providing medical input, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure high-quality data.

The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years' experience in clinical development in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, a Bachelor's degree, and exceptional communication skills. The estimated salary ranges from $200,000 to $280,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of clinical development experience within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience with multiple, complex programs or studies.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of clinical development programs.
• Contribute to the evaluation and refinement of development strategies.
• Assist in the development, review, and refinement of clinical trial protocols.

Skills

Clinical development experience

Regulatory compliance

Strategic agility

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced degree

Job description

About Codera

Codera is a Tang Capital company that provides in-house end-to-end drug development capabilities for its portfolio companies. Founded in 2002, Tang Capital is a life-sciences focused investment company that creates, acquires and finances companies that develop and commercialize pharmaceutical products.

Position Summary

The Director/Senior Director, Clinical Development will support the clinical development strategy and execution of Codera’s domestic and international drug development programs. Reporting to the Vice President, Clinical Development, this role will contribute to the design, implementation and oversight of clinical trials across all phases of development. The Director/Senior Director, Clinical Development will collaborate cross‑functionally to ensure high‑quality clinical data, support regulatory interactions and provide medical and scientific input throughout the clinical trial lifecycle. This role will also support safety monitoring and pharmacovigilance activities in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of clinical development programs, ensuring alignment with overall program strategy and timelines
• Contribute to the evaluation and refinement of development strategies to mitigate risks and advance clinical assets efficiently
• Participate in the planning, delivery and cross-functional coordination of clinical trials from early to late phases
• Assist in the development, review and refinement of clinical trial protocols, ensuring scientific rigor, ethical conduct and regulatory compliance
• Provide medical and clinical input throughout the clinical trial lifecycle, including safety monitoring, data interpretation and risk management
• Partner with biometrics and medical writing to ensure clinical and nonclinical studies are designed, analyzed and summarized appropriately in accordance with timelines, good quality practices and applicable regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with regulatory affairs and other departments to support regulatory strategies, clinical trial submissions and responses to health authorities
• Support data analysis and reporting activities, contributing strategic insights to inform decision-making and regulatory submissions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Advanced degree preferred
• Minimum 6 years of clinical development experience within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
• Experience with multiple, complex programs or studies
• Detailed understanding of end-to‑end management of clinical trial conduct, clinical drug development and clinical trials operations
• Deep understanding of global regulatory requirements and experience navigating clinical trials to approval
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to use clear language to explain complex ideas
• Possess a willingness and ability to work hands‑on in a detail‑driven, fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Strategic agility with strong critical and logical thinking and ability to analyze problems
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required. They may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

The estimated annual base salary for this position is $200,000 - $280,000 commensurate with experience and skills. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and other incentive programs.

Codera provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees’ physical, mental and financial health and include employer sponsored insurance plans including medical, dental and vision coverage; generous paid time off; retirement plan options and additional wellness and professional development programs

Codera provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Codera participate in E‑Verify. All newly hired employees are required to complete the E‑Verify process as part of their employment eligibility verification.