Senior Director, CNS Clinical Development

Novocure

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 306,000 - 383,000

Full time

10 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary
Discretionary bonus
Equity awards
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) Plan with match
Paid parental leave
Tuition assistance

Job summary

Join Acadia as a Senior Director, Clinical Development and play a key leadership role in advancing innovative therapies for neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders. You will provide scientific and medical leadership across clinical programs and drive the development of CNS therapies.

The ideal candidate will have an MD or equivalent, with significant experience in clinical research, regulatory interactions, and team collaboration.

Qualifications

  • MD, MD-PhD, or equivalent medical degree required; Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry or Neurology.
  • Minimum 5+ years' applicable industry experience across several phases of development is desired.
  • CNS clinical research experience required, including experience in neurodegenerative and/or psychiatric disorders.

Responsibilities

  • Create and execute global clinical development plans.
  • Ensure optimal planning and implementation of clinical studies.
  • Maintain relationships with investigators and thought leaders.
  • Communicate program issues to key stakeholders.
  • Support regulatory interactions and submit documents.

Skills

Clinical development leadership
Effective communication
CNS clinical research
Regulatory interaction
Team collaboration
Relationship building
Analytical skills

Education

MD, MD-PhD, or equivalent medical degree

Job description

Join Acadia as a Senior Director, Clinical Development and play a key leadership role in advancing innovative therapies for neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders. You will provide scientific and medical leadership across clinical programs and drive the development of CNS therapies.

The ideal candidate will have an MD or equivalent, with significant experience in clinical research, regulatory interactions, and team collaboration.

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