Vice President of Clinical Trials

PsychPlus

United States

On-site

USD 150,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Zero-stress medical, dental, and vision coverage

Competitive salaries

Generous PTO policy

Job summary

A mental health care provider is seeking a Vice President of Clinical Trials to lead their clinical research program. The role involves overseeing trial design, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and managing multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate has an advanced degree, significant research experience, and a passion for improving psychiatric treatment outcomes. They offer a competitive salary and a commitment to making a difference in mental health care.

Qualifications

Experience with developing CNS clinical trial sites.
Willingness to travel.
Significant experience in clinical research, especially in psychiatry.
Proven leadership in building and scaling clinical research programs.
Deep understanding of FDA regulations and ICH guidelines.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement the strategic roadmap for clinical research.
Lead teams in conducting clinical trials, including hiring and mentoring.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Manage the financial aspects of research programs.
Collaborate with academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Collaboration

Education

Advanced degree in medicine (MD), pharmacy (PharmD), psychology (PhD)

Job description

This range is provided by PsychPlus. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Why Psychplus?

The current delivery model for mental health care is broken in this country. Psychplus set out on a mission to reimagine how mental health care is delivered to folks who need it. Our goal is to provide a digital-first, modern approach to psychiatry and therapy. We provide care both in-person at our offices across Texas and virtually so our patients can be seen at their convenience.

Through a combination of exceptional medical and psychological care and best-in-class technology, we provide an unparalleled approach that serves our patients needs in an integrated way. Join us in our mission to ensure that every person has access to affordable and accessible mental health care.

About The Role

The Vice President of Clinical Trials plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of psychiatric treatment at PsychPlus. This leader will be responsible for building and driving our clinical research program, from strategy through execution. They will design, oversee, and interpret clinical trials for psychiatric disorders, ensuring both scientific rigor and regulatory compliance. The VP of Clinical Trials will work cross-functionally with providers, data scientists, and technology teams to accelerate the development of treatments that directly improve patient care.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement the strategic roadmap for PsychPlus’ clinical research program, including identifying target indications, designing study protocols, and selecting appropriate methodologies.
Lead multidisciplinary teams of researchers, clinicians, statisticians, and operational staff in conducting clinical trials, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management.
Ensure all trials comply with regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, ICH) and uphold the highest ethical and scientific standards.
Manage the financial aspects of research programs, including budgeting, resource allocation, and cost optimization.
Establish collaborations with academic institutions, clinical research organizations, and pharmaceutical companies to expand PsychPlus’ clinical trial portfolio.
Oversee the analysis, interpretation, and publication of trial data, ensuring the accuracy and validity of results.
Present findings to executive leadership, regulatory bodies, and scientific communities through conferences, publications, and internal strategy sessions.
Partner with technology and operations teams to integrate research insights into patient care models.

Requirements

Must have experience with developing CNS clinical trial sites
Must be willing to travel
Advanced degree in medicine (MD), pharmacy (PharmD), psychology (PhD), or related discipline.
Significant experience in clinical research; psychiatry-specific experience strongly preferred.
Proven leadership in building and scaling clinical research programs.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex trial data and make evidence-based decisions.
Exceptional communication skills for engaging with internal teams, external partners, and regulatory agencies.
Deep understanding of regulatory requirements for clinical trials, including FDA regulations and ICH guidelines.
Experience in early-stage or high-growth organizations preferred, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Our mentality is to find the best, attract the best, and pay the best talent—which is why we prioritize quality over quantity of hires. While we offer zero-stress medical, dental, and vision coverage, competitive salaries, and a generous PTO policy, we're way more excited to tell you about a few "perks” that are unique to Psychplus. We’ve spent time thinking through what it means to be a modern mental health company and how we can better align these additional perks with our mission and values.

Additional Information

The expected base pay for this role will be between $150,000 and $200,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay will be determined on an individualized basis and will be impacted by location and years of experience. Further, base pay is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Psychplus Health-sponsored benefits.

So—what do you think?

If you’ve made it this far, well, we’re excited to meet you too. Just one more thing that we want you to remember: we pride ourselves on our meritocratic, performance-driven culture. We are a startup and move at the speed of light. You might be required to wear multiple hats at any given time. There’s no room for complacency. Your scope of responsibility and opportunity to make a difference will be uncapped at Psychplus, but we need your commitment that you will work tirelessly for our patients, parents, and partners. At the end of day, our team is committed to helping you succeed at Psychplus because when you succeed, our patients succeed, and we get one step closer to solving the mental health crisis. We’re hopeful that this role will give you the experience to go and do whatever you want in life but the fulfillment to make you never want to leave our team. We look forward to solving the mental health crisis, together.

Please be cautious of potential recruitment fraud. If you are interested in exploring opportunities at Psychplus, please go directly to our Careers Page: https://psychplus.com/careers

Psychplus will never ask you to pay a fee or download software as part of the interview process with our company. In addition, Psychplus will not ask for your personal banking information until you have signed an offer of employment and completed onboarding paperwork that is provided by our People Operations team. All communications with Psychplus will only be sent from @psychplus.com email addresses. Legitimate emails will never originate from gmail.com, yahoo.com, or other commercial email services.

At Psychplus, we value being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to cultivate an environment where individuals can be their authentic selves. Being an Equal Opportunity Employer means every member of our team feels as though they are supported and belong. We value diverse perspectives to help us provide accessible and affordable mental healthcare to every one of our patients.

Psychplus applicants are assessed solely on their qualifications for the role, without regard to disability or need for accommodation.

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