Director Clinical Operations

for a Neuroscience  based biotechnology company engaged in the discovery, development and commercialization of advanced therapies in neurology, autoimmune diseases and pain; located in the SF Bay area.

Leads associate directors and clinical trial managers in implementing clinical development plans, ensuring adherence to company standards and applicable regulations and guidelines.

Provides technical and managerial leadership and organizational improvement to clinical operations.  Oversees CRO activities. 

Provides assessment of training needs and performs recruiting, hiring,  and performance evaluation of staff. 

Requires advanced degree - MS, PharmD or MPH and 15 years experience in life sciences, including 10 years in the biopharm industry including several years in a leadership role. 

Must have skills in clinical development programs and proficiency in clinical studies involving complex design issues, ie. multiple arms, crossover, double blind and multi-center. 

Experience to include work in preparing the clinical sections for INDs, BLAs or NDAs. 

Must have strong leadership and management skills.  

Compensation: to 180K range + bonus+ stock options and full relocation.