Strategic VP, Clinical Development & Global Trials

Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 336,000 - 405,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity incentives

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in South San Francisco seeks a VP, Clinical Development to lead strategic planning and execution of clinical programs across therapeutic areas. You will guide portfolio decisions and ensure trials meet regulatory standards.

Collaborate with Biometrics, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, Drug Safety, and Clinical Operations to deliver high-quality data and compliant submissions. This role requires an MD, 8+ years in pharma, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• MD degree; board certification in hematology or oncology preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years in clinical research or drug development (Phase 1–4).
• Experience interacting with global Health Authorities and regulatory strategy.
• Ability to communicate complex clinical data to inform decisions.
• Knowledge of GCP, statistics, and trial design; senior leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight for design, planning, and execution of clinical development programs across assigned therapeutic areas or assets.
• Lead the development and implementation of clinical development plans aligned with product strategy and lifecycle objectives.
• Ensure high-quality execution of clinical trials in compliance with GCP and regulatory standards.
• Oversee preparation of key clinical documents and regulatory submission materials.
• Partner with Clinical Operations and CROs to ensure efficient trial execution and safety monitoring.

Skills

Executive leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data interpretation

Clinical development strategy

Regulatory knowledge

Education

MD degree

Job description

Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in South San Francisco seeks a VP, Clinical Development to lead strategic planning and execution of clinical programs across therapeutic areas. You will guide portfolio decisions and ensure trials meet regulatory standards.

Collaborate with Biometrics, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, Drug Safety, and Clinical Operations to deliver high-quality data and compliant submissions. This role requires an MD, 8+ years in pharma, and strong leadership.