About Dermavant:

Dermavant Sciences is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for inflammatory skin diseases and medical dermatologic conditions. We are passionate and dedicated to realizing the full potential of biomedical research and to developing and commercializing novel first-in-class or best-in-class therapies that improve patients’ lives. The patient is at the heart of everything we do.

Position:

The Senior Director, Clinical Development will be responsible for developing clinical development plans and overseeing the execution of these plans in collaboration with the project team. The individual will be involved with the full scope of clinical drug development activities from preclinical research through Phase IV studies. The employee will be an integral member of the project team and serve as the clinical lead for individual asset(s) and/or provide critical and strategic input into the clinical aspects of late phase studies

Responsibilities:

• Develop clinical development strategy for development assets
• Oversee scientific execution of global clinical studies, including the planning, design, implementation and execution of clinical programs and the design, preparation and initiation of study protocols.
• Have accountability for delivery of clinical study plan along with clinical operations lead that are aligned with the clinical development plan and are ethical and consistent with standard of care and local practices.
• Support data analysis and assembly, including clinical study report writing, contribution to the preparation of abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts. Interpret clinical data; research, interact with and select investigators for clinical studies and post approval support (US and globally) and supply information on resource requirements to relevant groups.
• Serve as an internal expert with regard to the science of the field, the competitive landscape in research, and the current state of treatment in areas of unmet medical need.
• Review potential in-licensing candidates and present recommendations to Senior Management groups, if requested. Support any needed due diligence and prepare/present medically sound strategy and plans associated with advanced opportunities.
• Identify, engage and liaise with investigators and key opinion leaders regarding program strategy and scientific advice.

Qualifications:

• MD, PharmD, or PhD degree
• Minimum 5 years’ clinical development experience in the biopharmaceutical industry
• Demonstrated success clinical lead on a drug development project team
• Deep clinical expertise and experience in late-stage drug development (Phase II-IV)
• Established track record of clinical support for regulatory submissions (e.g., IND, NDA, MAA, PIP)
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across all levels of the organization and to lead influentially.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills; detailed oriented, an independent and critical thinker.

What we look for in our people:

• Highly motivated self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to personal and career development.
• Desire to work in a quickly changing and fast-paced growing business.
• Unrelenting dedication to delivering results and a desire to shape the strategic goals of the business. Willing to roll up your sleeves to get the job done.
• Ability to overcome ambiguity and challenge the status quo
• Manage multiple programs with competing and aggressive time lines, prioritize activities, and work independently.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; experienced presenter of key messages to broad audiences including Senior Stakeholders