Senior Director, Clinical Science

Kyverna Therapeutics; United States; Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Annual bonus

Stock plan

Benefits

Job summary

Kyverna Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Director, Clinical Science to lead CAR T-cell trial strategy for autoimmune diseases. This remote/hybrid role partners with operations, regulatory, and medical affairs to design and interpret trials, develop plans, and drive publications.

The candidate will mentor staff, ensure GCP compliance, and advance regulatory submissions with a global perspective. The role requires an advanced life sciences doctorate and 10+ years in drug development, including

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a life sciences discipline.
• 10+ years in drug development with late-stage global trials.
• Experience across multiple programs and regulatory submissions.
• Cell/gene therapy, immunology, or autoimmune disease background preferred.
• Strong global regulatory understanding and program-level strategy.
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities.
• Willingness to travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior clinical scientist for CAR T-cell trials in autoimmune diseases, partnering with cross-functional teams.
• Lead design, execution, and interpretation of clinical trials across assigned program.
• Provide input into development plans, protocols, and regulatory submissions.
• Develop clinical sections of regulatory documents and safety updates.
• Represent Clinical Development with cross-functional leaders and external partners.
• Mentor and develop junior clinical scientists; foster scientific rigor and innovation.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Leadership

Global regulatory knowledge

Program management

Education

Ph.D., Pharm.D., M.D., or equivalent in life sciences

Job description

Kyverna Therapeutics is a patient-centered, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing cell therapies for patients suffering from autoimmune diseases. Guided by our core values, Stay True to Why, Collaborate to Accelerate, Lead with Clarity, Boldly Innovative, and Own the Outcome, we are committed to transforming the future of treatment for autoimmune disease. Join us at the forefront of cell therapy innovation and help redefine what's possible.

Title:Senior Director, Clinical Science

Location:Remote or Hybrid

Reports To:SVP, Clinical Development & Medical Affairs

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior clinical scientist for CAR T-cell therapy clinical trials in autoimmune disease indications, in partnership with internal and external cross-functional teams
• Partner with clinical operations, biometrics, regulatory, and commercial teams to ensure alignment on strategy and execution
• Lead design, execution, and interpretation of clinical trials across assigned program
• Provide scientific input into clinical development plans, study protocols, investigator brochures, and regulatory submissions.
• Participate in the development of clinical trial documents including protocols, ICFs, clinical development plans, and publications.
• Lead the development of clinical sections of regulatory documents including the IB, safety updates, clinical study reports, and responses to Health Authorities in collaboration with the study physician.
• Represent Clinical Development for the assigned program with cross-functional leaders
• Represent Clinical Development for the assigned program with key opinion leaders and strategic partners to inform clinical and scientific strategy
• Represent Clinical Development for the study team in high-impact external settings (advisory boards, regulatory meetings, major congresses), as appropriate
• Contribute to external scientific narrative and positioning through publications, presentations, and collaborations.
• Ensure compliance with GCP, corporate policies, and applicable local regulations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing clinical scientists and other staff
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and scientific rigor.
• Contribute to Clinical Development organizational design and capability building to support future pipeline growth and complexity.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Ph.D., Pharm.D., M.D., or equivalent) in a scientific or life sciences discipline required
• 10+ years of progressive experience in drug development, including significant experience across multiple programs, including late-stage global clinical trials
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing clinical strategies at a program level
• Experience in late-stage clinical trials required; experience with BLA/NDA filing preferred
• Experience in cell and gene therapy, immunology, autoimmune disease, or related fields preferred
• Deep understanding of global regulatory frameworks and clinical development pathways required
• Strong operational acumen with excellence and efficiency
• Exceptional communication and management skills
• Ability to operate independently and effectively in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time

$260,000 - $290,000 a year

The national salary range for this position is $260K to $290K USD annually. This salary range is an estimate of what we reasonably expect to pay for this position, and the actual salary may vary based on factors including experience, education, geographic location, internal equity, and market data. This position is also eligible for annual bonus, equity, benefits, and participation in the Company’s stock plan.