Executive Director, Clinical Development

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scorpion therapeuticsSouth San Francisco (CA)

Natural Sciences Managers Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)

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About the role

Role: Executive Director, Clinical Development, leading global neuropsychiatric and rare disease clinical programs at Acadia Pharmaceuticals.

Responsibilities: develop and execute clinical development plans oversee study design, data analysis, and reporting foster relationships with investigators and thought leaders support regulatory submissions provide scientific expertise to transition compounds from discovery to development and lifecycle management review business development opportunities ensure compliance with GxP, regulatory, and ethical standards

Requirements: MD or equivalent, with 10+ years in clinical practice, research, or pharma experience across multiple development phases established relationships in depression, mood disorders, or neurology leadership in cross-functional, geographically diverse teams excellent communication and problem-solving skills willingness to travel domestically and internationally HighValue:neuropsychiatric disorders rare diseases CNS clinical trial oversight global strategy regulatory interaction hybrid work model based in San Diego San Francisco or Princeton with 3 days/week onsite

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