VP, Clinical Operations

Meet Life Sciences Ltd.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 330,000 - 355,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

RSUs

Stock purchase plan

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Meet Life Sciences Ltd. in the San Diego area seeks a visionary Vice President of Clinical Operations to oversee global clinical development from early to late-stage, with a focus on autoimmune indications.

You will partner with executive leadership to translate strategy into actionable plans and build a high-performance, patient-centric team. This role drives governance, budget and vendor management, ensures regulatory compliance, and accelerates trials across multiple programs, combining

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive clinical development experience in biotech/pharma, with leadership in autoimmune indications.
• Strong track record managing global portfolios across early- and late-phase studies.
• Exceptional communication and executive presence to influence senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the clinical operations strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Oversee global clinical programs, timelines, budgets, and quality across phases and indications.
• Partner across clinical development, regulatory, biometrics, and safety to shape development plans.
• Build and lead a high-performing, patient-focused team for global growth.
• Establish governance, metrics, and risk management for clinical studies.
• Manage CROs, vendors, and sites to ensure high standards and efficiency.
• Oversee budgets, resources, and vendor management to optimize speed and cost.

Skills

Clinical operations leadership

Global portfolio management

Regulatory compliance

CRO/vendor management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Overview

This is a strategic leadership role where you will drive the success of clinical programs supporting cutting‑edge therapies in autoimmune indications. If you thrive on shaping operational excellence, leading diverse teams, and making a tangible impact on innovative healthcare solutions, this opportunity is for you. You will influence decision‑making at the highest level and help accelerate the development of transformative treatments for patients worldwide.

About our client

Our client is a dynamic organization within the life sciences sector, dedicated to advancing therapies that improve patient outcomes. With a strong focus on innovation and scientific excellence, they develop high‑impact solutions to unmet medical needs. This role plays a vital part in translating scientific discovery into real‑world health benefits.

The opportunity (Role summary)

As Vice President of Clinical Operations, you will oversee the global clinical development efforts, ensuring seamless execution from early‑stage studies through late‑stage trials. Serving as a key partner to executive leadership, you will translate strategic goals into operational plans, foster a high‑performance team culture, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Your leadership will enable the organization to scale efficiently and meet critical development milestones, ultimately bringing new therapies to market faster.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the clinical operations strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Oversee global clinical programs, managing timelines, budgets, and quality across multiple phases and indications.
• Partner across functions—including clinical development, regulatory, biometrics, and safety—to shape and execute development plans.
• Build and develop a high‑performing, patient‑focused team capable of supporting global growth.
• Establish robust governance, performance metrics, and risk management processes for clinical studies.
• Manage relationships with CROs, vendors, and clinical sites to ensure high standards and operational efficiency.
• Maintain oversight of trial budgets, resource planning, and vendor management to optimize speed, quality, and cost‑effectiveness.
• Ensure all clinical activities comply with regulatory standards, Good Clinical Practice, and internal SOPs.
• Serve as the senior clinical operations representative in executive leadership discussions and external partnerships.

What you'll bring

• Over 15years of progressive experience in clinical development within biotech or pharmaceuticals, with considerable leadership in autoimmune indications.
• Proven success managing complex, global clinical portfolios, especially in early and late‑phase studies.
• Strong strategic mindset with the ability to shift between high‑level planning and operational problem‑solving.
• Expertise in managing CROs, vendor strategies, and navigating global regulatory requirements.
• Exceptional communication skills and executive presence, with the ability to influence senior leaders and external stakeholders.
• Experience in setting scalable processes, implementing clinical systems, and leading high‑performance teams.
• Ability to travel up to 25% for meetings, site visits, and partnership engagements.

Compensation & benefits

This role offers a base salary range of $330,000 to $355,000, depending on experience. It includes stock options, RSUs, a stock purchase plan, and a target bonus. The comprehensive benefits package supports employees and their families, covering medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance. Relocation assistance may also be available.