Apellis Pharmaceuticals · 2 months ago
Sr. Director, Clinical Science
Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$242K/yr - $363K/yr
8+ years expApellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a global biopharmaceutical company that develops life-changing therapies for challenging diseases. The Sr. Director, Clinical Science will lead clinical development efforts, manage a team of Clinical Scientists, and oversee cross-functional teams to ensure successful clinical program execution.
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Responsibilities
Establishes the clinical science competency built on a positive organizational culture grounded in clinical scientific expertise
Manages a team of Clinical Scientists (across all levels), ultimately responsible for leading multidisciplinary teams in the design, planning, execution, and interpretation of clinical development plans across all stages of development
Represents Clinical Development in leadership and governance meetings/committees
Partners with therapeutic area Medical Directors and R&D colleagues to advance drug development, clinical design strategy, and program prioritization across R&D portfolio of programs
Leads and supports cross-functional clinical development teams, represents clinical development on program teams and liases as needed with project teams
Builds credible relationships with external partners (e.g., principal investigators, key opinion leaders) and represents the company to relevant health authorities and consultant/advisory meetings
Builds and manage a strong Clinical Scientist team with responsibility for establishing the team strategy, resource planning, talent development and management
Performs Clinical Scientist responsibilities on key programs as needed
Remains up to date on current regulations, guidelines, and scientific advances relevant to Apellis
Facilitates cross-functional collaboration with Translational Medicine to transition research stage assets to clinical development
Manages Clinical Scientists in the timely and thorough review of study data using best practices and available tools to identify and evaluate trends
Participates in due diligence activities as requested
Leads non-study cross functional activities or initiatives
Travel to field sites, internal and external meetings and conferences as needed
Qualification
Required
MD/OD/PhD in related life science discipline preferred, with relevant clinical development experience
8+ years of clinical development in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry including multiple years in a leadership role
Previous experience in drug development is required
Experience in analysis and interpretation of clinical data (safety and efficacy) and a working knowledge of biostatistics, GCP, and regulatory requirements for clinical studies
Experience interacting with clinical investigators and medical experts
Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, influence and manage within a highly matrixed organization
Have and maintain the expertise necessary for clinical development of pharmaceutical products
Capable of analyzing and interpreting clinical study results and providing guidance in the preparation of high-quality study reports
In conjunction with Medical Writing, responsible for protocol synopses, protocol development, clinical study reports and other relevant clinical documents
Proven teamwork skills with established success operating efficiently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams
Deep expertise of the multidisciplinary drug development, clinical study design & execution, and ability to proactively integrate cross-functional perspectives into the clinical development process
Ability to distill complex scientific information, highly effective in presenting, communicating, and discussing scientific/medical topics across audiences
In depth knowledge of the global clinical development process, clinical trial requirements, study design, regulatory process and lifecycle management
Demonstrated ability to impact Clinical Development effectiveness using well-developed conflict resolution skills
Able to positively influence change and drive organizational alignment
Ability to effectively manage, develop, and motivate others
Highly organized, results driven, problem solver with ability to synthesize, organize, manage, and communicate safety data from various sources
Superior written and oral communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively and build relationships with colleagues from different levels of the organization
Highly motivated with the ability to be flexible in a fast-paced environment
Proven track record of leadership and people management
Ability to travel (domestic and international) up to 30% of the time
Benefits
401(k) plan with company match
Inclusive family building benefits
Flexible time off
Summer and winter shutdowns
Paid family leave
Disability and life insurance
Company
Apellis Pharmaceuticals
Apellis Pharmaceuticals focuses on developing novel therapeutics and drug delivery technologies to address chronic inflammatory diseases.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (11)
2024 (6)
2023 (6)
2022 (8)
2021 (7)
2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$919.6MKey Investors
Swedish Orphan BiovitrumSixth StreetNorthern Star Partners
2025-06-01Post Ipo Debt· $275M
2024-05-14Post Ipo Debt· $475M
2022-04-14Post Ipo Equity· $1.07M
Leadership Team
Cedric Francois
Co-Founder and CEO
Caroline Baumal
Chief Medical Officer
Recent News
Investor's Business Daily
2026-01-13
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