Leader of Clinical Development

Job Summary

One of our clients is seeking an experienced clinical development leader to oversee clinical programs and drive the execution of clinical development strategies. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a growing organization while guiding clinical initiatives from planning through execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead clinical program planning, implementation, and operational oversight.
• Collaborate with medical, regulatory, and cross-functional teams to support clinical development objectives and regulatory submissions and FDA filings.
• Manage relationships with clinical research organizations (CROs), vendors, investigators, and clinical sites.
• Oversee study timelines, budgets, contracts, and resource planning.
• Support patient recruitment, site engagement, and effective study execution.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and established procedures.

Note: This is NOT an all-inclusive list of responsibilities.

Education

M.D. (Medical Degree) preferred – often with board certification in a relevant specialty (e.g., oncology, cardiology, nephrology, immunology) – or a M.D./Ph.D. or Pharm. D. combination.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in clinical operations and clinical project management.
• Prior clinical operations leadership experience within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or sponsor organization preferred.
• Experience with early- and late-stage clinical programs.
• Background in cell therapy, autoimmune conditions, or inflammatory disorders preferred.
• Strong understanding of clinical research regulations, quality standards, and operational processes.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment with lean teams.

Competencies

· Analytical: Uses data, logic, and intuition to design efficient workflows and solve complex problems.

· Ethics: Operates with integrity, maintains trust, and upholds core organizational values.

· Initiative: Proactively seeks growth, takes calculated risks, and takes ownership of tasks.

· Teamwork: Drives collaboration, welcomes feedback, and prioritizes team success over individual goals.

Physical Requirements

Standing, walking, sitting

Location

The location for this role will be in Central Florida area. There will be no relocation available for this position.

Confidential Recruitment Process

Our firm is assisting with this confidential search on behalf of our client. Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resumes on this portal for confidential consideration. Additional information about the organization will be shared with candidates as the recruitment process progresses.

EEO

Pay: $250,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $250,000