Global VP, Clinical Development – Rare Diseases & Gene Editing

Avetix Bio; United States; On-site; USD 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Avetix is seeking an accomplished leader to drive global clinical development programs in rare diseases and gene editing. This role defines strategies, plans, and registration pathways for multiple programs.

You will directly lead Medical and Clinical Operations teams, ensuring high-quality data from concept through NDA/BLA submission, and collaborate with Regulatory, Biometrics, and Pharmacovigilance functions.

Qualifications

• MD or PhD in Clinical Medicine, Pharmacology, or a related life science field is required.
• Solid experience in non-oncology clinical development; immunology, CNS, metabolic, infectious, or rare diseases preferred.
• 10+ years in clinical development within pharma/biotech with global regulatory know-how.

Responsibilities

• Develop, refine, and execute integrated global CDPs for assigned programs and define target product profiles and registration strategies.
• Provide medical and scientific leadership across all phases (I–IV) of clinical development with timely, high-quality study delivery.
• Serve as senior medical monitor and signatory; lead medical review of data and author key regulatory documents (protocols, studies, reports).
• Directly line-manage and mentor Medical and Clinical Operations teams; foster a high-performance culture.
• Lead cross-functional Core Team; collaborate with Biometrics, Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance, CMC, and Commercial; manage overseas components.
• Represent the company with global health authorities (FDA, EMA, NMPA) and engage with KOLs/advisory boards.
• Present data at major scientific conferences and drive data-disclosure strategies in publications.

Education

MD or PhD in Clinical Medicine/Pharmacology/Life Science

Job description

Avetix is seeking an accomplished leader to drive global clinical development programs in rare diseases and gene editing. This role defines strategies, plans, and registration pathways for multiple programs.

You will directly lead Medical and Clinical Operations teams, ensuring high-quality data from concept through NDA/BLA submission, and collaborate with Regulatory, Biometrics, and Pharmacovigilance functions.