Vice President Clinical Development, Cardiovascular

Fairway Consulting Group; United States; On-site; USD 190,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company is seeking a Vice President of Clinical Development to spearhead their cardiovascular programs. This executive role involves managing clinical-stage projects, providing strategic guidance, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a medical degree, extensive experience in drug development, and a strong leadership presence in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Medical degree or equivalent required, board certification in cardiology preferred.
• Extensive experience in biotech/pharmaceutical drug development.
• Proven expertise in clinical trial design and execution.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead clinical-stage program development.
• Lead cross-functional study teams and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Design robust clinical trials aligned with commercial strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Strategic Planning

Clinical Trial Design

Education

Medical degree

Job description

Vice President Clinical Development, Cardiovascular

Vice President Clinical Development, Cardiovascular

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Our client is a biotechnology company focused on cardiovascular disease. They have asked us to assist them in their search for a Vice President Clinical Development.

Responsibilities:

• Spearhead the development of clinical-stage programs.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans to drive day-to-day clinical development activities and ensure timely achievement of key milestones.
• Serve as the medical lead for assigned assets, providing strategic guidance across all phases of clinical development with a strong enterprise mindset.
• Lead cross-functional study teams and coordinate across key functions to ensure alignment and integration of product development and lifecycle management strategies.
• Provide medical and scientific oversight of clinical trials, ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance, and scientific rigor.
• Design robust clinical trials that align with regulatory pathways and commercial strategy, optimizing resources and timelines.
• Drive scenario planning and risk-benefit assessments to support clinical decision-making and strategic resource allocation.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external consultants, investigators, and key opinion leaders to inform clinical strategy and ensure alignment with evolving scientific and regulatory standards.
• Support the development of publications, presentations, and scientific communications, contributing to the company’s thought leadership and external visibility.
• Ensure adherence to FDA, ICH/GCP, and global regulatory standards across all clinical activities.
• Act as a key culture carrier, fostering a collaborative, innovative, patient-centered organizational culture in partnership with the Chief Medical Officer.

We seek candidates with the following qualifications:

• Medical degree or equivalent is required with board certification in cardiology strongly preferred.
• Extensive experience in biotech or pharmaceutical drug development, with a strong record of leadership in early-stage clinical programs.
• Proven expertise in the design, execution, and interpretation of clinical trials.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to INDs, NDAs, and other regulatory submissions.
• Prior success managing complex, multicenter clinical studies from initiation through completion.
• Strong track record in setting and executing R&D strategy across a portfolio of assets.
• Ability to prioritize programs and resources effectively in a lean, entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of tailoring messaging to diverse audiences.
• Highly collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable in a hands-on role within a fast-growing, mission-driven organization.
• Committed to maintaining a culture of excellence, innovation, and inclusion.
• Deeply patient-focused with a passion for advancing transformational therapies.
• Deep expertise in clinical medicine and drug development, with the ability to lead high-functioning, cross-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced biotech environment.

If interested, please apply directly to this job posting. No calls please. Include your daytime phone number and we will contact you confidentially or reply to your email.

Fairway Consulting Group is included in Hunt Scanlon’s list of Top 40 Life Sciences Search Firms and Forbes' list of Top 150 Best Executive Recruiting Firms.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research

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