Executive Director, Nephrology Clinical Development

Travere Therapeutics; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 246,000 - 332,000; Full time

Job summary

Travere Therapeutics in San Diego is seeking an Executive Director, Clinical Development to lead nephrology-focused trials in rare kidney diseases. You will shape development strategy and partner with Research, Regulatory, Biometrics, Clinical Operations, and Medical Affairs, reporting to the VP of Global Clinical Development.

You will drive program governance, risk management, and multidisciplinary execution in a high-visibility role that advances innovative therapies for rare diseases.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree required; nephrology training preferred.
• 10+ years in clinical research or drug development with leadership experience.
• Prior leadership in nephrology, rare disease, or related areas.
• Strong knowledge of trial design, safety assessment, endpoints, and data interpretation.
• Experience with regulatory submissions and health authority interactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall clinical development strategy for assigned trials and lifecycle planning.
• Design and oversee multi-phase studies, including endpoints and dose selection.
• Provide leadership for study conduct, data interpretation, and document authoring.
• Partner with Biometrics to define analysis strategy and data interpretation.
• Represent Regulatory and engage with health authorities as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical development strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory interactions

Communication

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Job description

Travere Therapeutics in San Diego is seeking an Executive Director, Clinical Development to lead nephrology-focused trials in rare kidney diseases. You will shape development strategy and partner with Research, Regulatory, Biometrics, Clinical Operations, and Medical Affairs, reporting to the VP of Global Clinical Development.

You will drive program governance, risk management, and multidisciplinary execution in a high-visibility role that advances innovative therapies for rare diseases.