Senior Vice President, Clinical Development

Qpex Biopharma, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 380,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Qpex Biopharma, Inc. is seeking a Senior Vice President Clinical Development to provide strategic and scientific leadership for early development programs, oversee trial direction and data interpretation from first‑in‑human through early proof‑of‑concept.

This role includes hands‑on FDA regulatory interactions and alignment of clinical strategy to regulatory expectations. The position partners with executive leadership and collaborates with Regulatory, Biometrics and Medical Affairs teams across

Qualifications

• M.D. and a minimum of 15 years’ experience in biotech/pharma clinical development.
• Experience interacting with regulatory agencies and investors/Board of Directors.
• Therapeutic focus in infectious disease or pulmonary medicine is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead transition of compounds from research to clinical development (Phase 1–2a).
• Act as medical monitor for early phase trials and finalize regulatory study reports.
• Provide clinical development leadership for late-stage trials in collaboration with Shionogi.
• Interface with Research, Nonclinical, Regulatory, and Biostatistics teams to align strategy.
• Represent Clinical Development to Board, partners, and government agencies.
• Develop regulatory strategy with Regulatory Affairs and author submissions.
• Direct staffing, performance reviews, and department management.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, GCP, and ICH guidelines.

Skills

Clinical development leadership

FDA regulations

Regulatory submissions

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Education

MD

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

Overview

The Senior Vice President Clinical Development serves as the executive lead, providing strategic and scientific leadership for early development clinical programs, overseeing trial direction, design, execution and data interpretation from first-in-human through early proof-of-concept trials. This role will bring hands-on experience supporting FDA regulatory interactions, including review processes, regulatory responses, and alignment of clinical strategy to regulatory expectations.

The role partners closely with executive leadership, including the President of Qpex, to support Board of Directors communications, external stakeholders, and business development initiatives. Partners and collaborates effectively with. Project Leadership/Management, Clinical, Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance, Biometrics, Medical Affairs and Commercial teams within the global Shionogi group companies, including but not limited to Shionogi Inc. (SI), Shionogi & Co. Ltd. (SHQ) and Shionogi Europe (SBV). Contributes to the development and execution of an integrated development strategy to advance the company’s pipeline efficiently while ensuring compliance with applicable FDA regulations, GCP, and ICH guidelines.

Detailed Description

Primary Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for leading the transition of all compounds within the company portfolio from research into clinical development, including early clinical strategy and the design and oversight of early phase clinical trials (Phase 1-2a)
• Acting as the medical monitor for all early phase clinical studies and reviewing/finalizing the clinical study reports for regulatory submission.
• As needed, provide Clinical Development leadership to late-stage trials of compounds within the company portfolio in collaboration with cross-functional teams within the parent company, Shionogi, Inc.
• Interface closely with Research/Discovery and Nonclinical team to provide clinical input to Research Strategy and inform Nonclinical strategy for development candidates within the company portfolio
• Represents the Clinical function, via presentations and written reports, in various contexts involving company stakeholders such as Board of Directors, collaboration partners and government contract agencies.
• Demonstrate exceptional communication and executive presence in both internal and external settings, effectively representing Qpex and its clinical development programs with professionalism, strategic influence, and scientific credibility.
• Partners with Regulatory Affairs colleagues at the parent company to develop regulatory strategy for company compounds as well as author and review regulatory submissions and responses in collaboration with cross‑functional teams.
• Accountable for clinical sections of documents for regulatory submissions.
• Drives the formulation of overall strategy and scientific direction for Early Development; establishes goals for functional areas of responsibility.
• Maintains relations with scientific and medical community including key opinion leaders.
• Allocates resources to accomplish program objectives. Ensures that on‑going projects meet company scientific objectives and progress as planned, monitors and evaluates completion of tasks and projects.
• Develops and maintains high standards for personnel performance and coordinates periodic assessment of performance with concomitant merit increases, promotions and corrective actions.
• Follows SOPs appropriate to functional level.
• Manages employees in the Clinical Development and Clinical Operations Departments. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these employees.
• Development of the strategic staffing plan in support of the business initiatives.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• M.D. and a minimum of 15 years’ experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry managing clinical drug development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Experience interacting with regulatory agencies, and Investors/Board of Directors required.
• Therapeutic area focus: Infectious Disease or Pulmonary Medicine; anti‑bacterial or anti‑fungal experience and/or PhD in a relevant field a plus
• Previous experience managing multiple early clinical research programs with experience/ providing oversight for risk assessment, patient safety processes required.
• Ability to communicate complex scientific concepts across internal and external audiences, and the ability to influence cross‑functional teams
• Established strategic leadership track record with evidence of excellent people management experience, problem solving, collaboration, and cross functional leadership
• Excellent working knowledge of FDA regulations, Good Clinical Practice, ICH guidelines, and clinical drug development
• A demonstrated record of scientific accomplishments and a proven ability to achieve results, experience with supervising projects, excellent knowledge of clinical drug development and latest regulatory guidelines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and professional presentation skills.
• Must be willing to be “hands on” and delve into details
• Must live a commutable distance to our offices in San Diego, CA. Office presence required at least 50% of the time per month.

Additional Information

The base salary range for this full-time position is $380,000 - $460,000. Individual pay is determined by several factors, which include but are not limited to: job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The range does not include the comprehensive benefits, bonus, long‑term incentive, applicable allowances, or any additional compensation that may be associated with this role.

EEO

Shionogi Inc. is an equal opportunity employer supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment opportunities based on valid job requirements without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, status as a disabled veteran, a recently separated veteran, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veterans, and Armed Forces Service Medal Veterans, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. It is the policy of Shionogi Inc. to undertake affirmative action for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in compliance with all federal, state, and local requirements to recruit a diverse pool of protected veteran and individuals with disabilities applicants and to ensure that our employment practices are, in fact, non‑discriminatory.

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