Executive Director, Clinical Development (MD)

Celldex; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 234,000 - 373,000; Full time

Job summary

Celldex in New Haven, CT is seeking an Executive Director, Clinical Development to lead immunology programs across allergy, dermatology and related areas. You will shape development strategy, oversee Phase 1-4 trials, ensure patient safety, and drive scientific content for regulatory submissions and publications.

Lead cross-functional teams, collaborate with CROs and KOLs, interpret trial data, and present findings at conferences.

Qualifications

• MD with allergy/dermatology/immunology/pulmonary/GI specialization preferred.
• 8+ years of clinical development experience at biotech/pharma.
• Experience designing and monitoring Phases 2-3 trials.
• Biologics or small-molecule immunology focus in allergies/immunology preferred.
• Experience with regulatory submissions (NDA/IND) preferred.
• Strong data interpretation and presentation skills.
• Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, execution, and monitoring of Phase 1-4 trials.
• Develop clinical trial protocols and regulatory documents.
• Ensure high-quality, timely activities across programs.
• Provide medical support to operations and regulatory programs.
• Medical monitoring with oversight of patient safety.
• Lead data interpretation and prepare study reports/publications.
• Engage with CROs, KOLs, and academic partners to advance programs.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Education

MD degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

As a member of the Clinical Leadership Team, the Executive Director, Clinical Development will serve as a subject matter expert and team leader for programs/indications in allergy, dermatology, and other therapeutic areas within immunology. The Executive Director is expected to function at the highest level with multiple responsibilities: shaping clinical development strategy with a focus on development and execution of clinical trials, including Phase 1 through Phase 4 studies, overseeing study patient safety, playing key roles in data collection and analysis, creation of critical scientific content, attendance at advisory boards and various scientific congresses, and KOL engagement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the clinical development of clinical programs, including planning, execution, and monitoring of Phase 1-4 clinical trials
• Collaborate with other members of the clinical trial team and colleagues in clinical pharmacology, translational medicine, and pharmacovigilance, to develop clinical trial protocols, briefing documents, and other regulatory and regulatory documents (IND, BLA, NDA, annual reports, etc.)
• Ensure all clinical development activities are performed on time and to the highest standards of quality
• Provide medical support to clinical operations, regulatory and preclinical programs
• Medical monitoring with oversight of patient safety
• Training and collaboration with staff within the areas of responsibility
• Assess external clinical research proposals involving company products and manuscripts that are being prepared for publication
• Work with external partners, including CROs, academic institutions, and key opinion leaders (KOLs), to enhance the development programs and ensure successful execution of clinical trials.
• Lead the interpretation of clinical trial data and collaborate on the preparation of clinical study reports, presentations, and publications for scientific conferences and peer-reviewed journals
• Develop a strategically and commercially aligned scientific engagement and communication strategy for key immunology assets

Qualifications

• MD, with specialization in one or more of the following preferred: allergy/dermatology/immunology/pulmonary/GI
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in clinical development at a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company
• Demonstrated experience in clinical research, including creating clinical development plans, and designing, planning and monitoring clinical trials, particularly Phases 2-3
• Clinical development experience with biologics or small molecule agents addressing immunologic and allergic diseases preferred, such as chronic urticaria, allergic asthma, and additional mast cell-driven diseases
• Experience with preparing clinical sections of regulatory submissions (e.g., NDAs and INDs) preferred
• Strong experience reviewing and interpreting study data/reports
• The ability to interact effectively with investigators and scientific experts
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and attention to details
• Experience with FDA/EMA processes (IND filing, NDA filings) desirable
• Strong knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong written and interpersonal skills

Compensation Statement

The expected base salary for this position is: $233631.00 to $373203.00. We are committed to compensating employees equitably based on several factors including experience, education, licensure/certifications, skill level, location of the position, and availability of similar talent in a competitive market.

Subject to eligibility and applicable plan terms, compensation includes base salary, annual discretionary bonus, long term incentive, 401(K) plan with employer contribution, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of our benefits can be found on our careers page

Celldex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that strives to foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to promoting a diverse environment through development, recruiting and community outreach.