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Executive Director, Clinical Operations

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confidentialSan Diego (CA)

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Executive Director, Clinical Operations
About the Company: Clinical-stage biotechnology company developing stem cell-derived immunotherapies for cancer & autoimmune diseases Industry Biotechnology Type Non Profit Founded 2007 Employees 51-200 Specialtiesstem cells stem cell modulators ips cells ipscs t cells nk cells car t cell therapy pluripotent stem cells off-the-shelf autoimmune disorders and immuno-oncology immuno-oncology and lupus
About the Role: The Company is seeking an Executive Director of Clinical Operations to shape strategy and lead global clinical study planning and execution across multiple therapeutic programs. Responsibilities include setting portfolio priorities, overseeing site selection and start-up, patient recruitment, data quality, timelines, and budgets, and partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to turn strategy into operational plans. The role also leads external partnerships, develops performance metrics and risk-mitigation plans, and drives continuous improvement in processes and organizational capabilities. The Executive Director will build and coach high-performing teams and ensure clinical operations meet applicable quality and regulatory standards. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree or advanced degree and at least 14 years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology experience in clinical drug development. Required qualifications include senior leadership and clinical operations management experience, a record of delivering clinical trials, and expertise in site start-up, recruitment, resource allocation, budget forecasting, and outsourcing. Strong knowledge of FDA and GCP requirements, clinical documentation, project management, and cross-functional team leadership is essential; experience with cell-based therapies is highly preferred. Excellent communication, organizational, and people-management skills are also required. Hiring Manager Title Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Functions Operations

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