VP, Immunology Clinical Development (Remote, AI Biologics)

Verto People; Somerville (MA); Remote; USD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Verto People Ltd in the United States is seeking a Vice President of Clinical Development for Immunology/Biologics. You will lead global early-stage programs from candidate selection through FIH and Phase 2a PoC, shaping clinical strategy and cross-functional execution.

The ideal candidate holds an MD or MD-PhD, 7–10+ years in biotech/pharma, with strong immunology and biologics experience, and a track record of regulatory success and leadership.

Qualifications

• MD or MD-PhD qualification is essential.
• 7–10+ years of clinical development experience.
• Strong immunology/immune-mediated diseases background.
• Experience leading global early-phase programs (FIH, Phase 1/2a).
• Biologics development experience.
• IND/CTA submissions and regulatory knowledge.
• Leadership of cross-functional teams and CRO management.
• Ability to guide strategy from candidate selection to PoC.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to work in fast-paced biotech environment.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead global early-stage immunology development strategies.
• Oversee trial design, monitoring, and data interpretation.
• Lead dose selection and endpoints strategy.
• Mentor Clinical Leads and Scientists.
• Oversee IND/CTA readiness and First-in-Human studies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external CROs.
• Interface with regulatory authorities and key partners.
• Identify risks and mitigation strategies.
• Present updates to executive leadership.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Clinical development

Regulatory understanding

Biologics experience

IND/CTA submissions

Stakeholder management

Immunology expertise

Trial design oversight

Education

MD or MD-PhD

Job description

Verto People Ltd in the United States is seeking a Vice President of Clinical Development for Immunology/Biologics. You will lead global early-stage programs from candidate selection through FIH and Phase 2a PoC, shaping clinical strategy and cross-functional execution.

The ideal candidate holds an MD or MD-PhD, 7–10+ years in biotech/pharma, with strong immunology and biologics experience, and a track record of regulatory success and leadership.