Senior Director, Clinical Development

Adagene Incorporated

San Diego, CA

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
San Diego, CA
POSTED
3 days ago

Key Responsibilities

  • Clinical Strategy & Design: Lead the creation of Clinical Development Plans (CDPs) and design and draft Phase I–III clinical trial protocols for IO assets, ensuring scientific rigor and alignment with corporate goals.
  • Medical Monitoring: Serve as the primary Medical Monitor for assigned studies, overseeing patient safety, reviewing SAEs, and providing expert medical judgment on clinical data.Provide expert medical management of Immune-Related Adverse Events (irAEs), such as cytokine release syndrome (CRS) or neurotoxicity, and develop toxicity management guidelines.
  • Regulatory Leadership: Act as the lead clinical representative for interactions with health authorities (e.g., FDA, EMA), and author key clinical sections for IND, NDA, and BLA submissions.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Clinical Operations, CMC, and Regulatory Affairs to ensure study milestones are met on time and within budget.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Education: M.D., M.D./Ph.D., with a specialization in Medical Oncology or Hematology/Oncology.
  • Experience: 7+ years in clinical development within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
  • Therapeutic Expertise: Deep knowledge in IO therapies for oncology
  • Mindset: Proven ability to thrive in a "player-coach" role within a fast-paced, startup environment.
  • Compliance: Expert understanding of GCP, ICH guidelines, and global regulatory requirements.

About the Company

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Adagene Incorporated