VP, Global Clinical Development

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. seeks a VP, Global Clinical Development to provide strategic direction and operational leadership for clinical programs across drug development stages. You will work with senior leadership and product teams to deliver high-quality results and accelerate development timelines.

The role requires deep scientific expertise, patient-centric approach, and ability to manage matrix teams, budgets, and outsourcing while driving regulatory alignment across assets.

Qualifications

• MD with a minimum of 10 years pharmaceutical development experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior management role or equivalent.
• Experience in sponsor and/or CRO environments with drug development oversight.
• Ability to lead clinical development programs across multiple assets and indications.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for performance against key trial metrics and program objectives.
• Leads and directs changes to scale clinical development functions and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manages budgets, staffing, and outsourcing strategy for clinical programs.
• Partners with senior management to strengthen trial design, regulatory pathways, and patient-centric initiatives.
• Ensures quality systems, SOPs, and inspection readiness across trials.

Skills

Drug development expertise

Senior management leadership

Clinical trial design and analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Matrix management

Education

MD

Job description

COMPANY

At BioCryst, we share a deep commitment to improving the lives of people living with hereditary angioedema (HAE) and other rare diseases. We leverage our expertise in structure-guided drug design to develop first-in-class or best-in-class oral small-molecule and injectable protein therapeutics. Our global headquarters is in Durham, North Carolina, we have a regional office in Boston, Massachusetts, and our employees span the globe across sites in multiple countries. We are proud of our culture of engagement and accountability that rewards people for innovative thinking and achievement of key objectives. For more information, please visit our website at www.biocryst.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

JOB SUMMARY

The VP, Global Clinical Development will provide extensive experience in personnel management, operations, matrix team integration and strategic planning in a pharmaceutical setting and will work closely with senior leadership teams and product teams in setting and meeting company goals. This position will be responsible for ensuring efficient and productive clinical development across all stages of drug development to produce high-quality clinical program results, including leading the development and implementation of new initiatives focused on the coordination of the company’s clinical programs, as well as the integration of the strategic clinical plan into the research and product development missions. The VP, Global Clinical Development will be deeply scientific in approach to drug development, patient centric, and possess a sense of urgency and creativity in planning and executing industry-leading clinical development programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Accountable for performance against key trial metrics, organizational objectives, and development and implementation of operational strategy across the scientific disciplines supporting Clinical Development. Leads, shapes, oversees or directs as necessary, implementation of changes required in Clinical Development functions to scale and succeed in delivering high-quality clinical trials across multiple assets and indications. Sets goals and evaluates performance for direct reports and the broader department. Ensures staff understand their career paths and supports training and leadership development plans. Responsible for departmental budgets and resourcing strategy to support needs of all clinical programs and phases. Builds a quality-focused clinical infrastructure, identifies areas for improvement, and in consultation with senior management, proposes and implements corrective actions. Accountable for development of SOPs to ensure operational processes, systems and standards are consistent with regulatory requirements and are implemented and documented consistently across trials. Ensures inspection readiness of both active and completed studies. Sets outsourcing strategy, best suited for clinical development success, in conjunction with appropriate interdepartmental team members and ensures a robust vendor oversight program. Serves as point of contact for escalation management of external vendors and/or CROs. Collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen clinical trial design, increase scientific rigor and likelihood of success, leverage appropriate regulatory pathways, and advance pipeline compounds efficiently. Fully participates in relevant governance bodies and processes including the Portfolio Review Committee, stage gate reviews and Development Review Group, providing guidance to project teams. Partners in developing a communication strategy which presents the value of the company’s programs and products to prospective KOLs and investigators. Champions a patient-focused mindset and approach that fosters collaboration and consistency across the department to "go fast because patients are waiting" with an "owner not renter" mentality. Ensures advocacy and voice of the patient is represented in the planning, design, and conduct of clinical trials.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

MD with a minimum of 10 years pharmaceutical development experience, preferably gained in a sponsor and/or CRO role and at least 5 years in a senior management role or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated drug development experience and driving results within the biotech/pharmaceutical industry. Has specific expertise in clinical trial design, conduct, analysis and interpretation of scientific data. Skilled in building, training, mentoring, and motivating clinical development teams in industry, ideally for an emerging biopharmaceutical company pursuing novel therapeutics. Highly developed line management and matrix team skills, including collaboration and influencing across functions at senior level. Able to multi-task across a broad range of activities and a strong sense of priorities. Driven to progress programs and timelines at very rapid speeds and to drive extraordinary accomplishments. The statements in this position description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The manager may assign additional responsibilities and assignments from time to time.

BioCryst is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Veterans status, disability and/or other protected class characteristics. Additionally, BioCryst is committed to achieving its business objectives in compliance with all federal, state and local law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

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Passionate. Smart. Motivated. We’re all these qualities—but most importantly, we’re committed to making a difference in the lives of those living with hereditary angioedema (HAE) and other rare diseases. If you’re someone who turns challenges into triumphs and aims to achieve beyond what you think is possible, we’re waiting for you. Culture is the fabric that binds us together and makes our company a special place to work. We are powered by our people, and every employee can provide valuable input on how we can achieve our goals through a culture of accountability. Our bold thinking comes from our people-first perspective, where we are united across fronts to do the right thing for patients, without fear of failure—but with embracing the learnings gleaned from setbacks that fuel our self-awareness. We value ownership, integrity, and the ability to laugh and learn from our mistakes. We are proud of our ability to reward innovative thinking and grow from personal and professional discovery.