Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · 4 weeks ago
Director, Early Development - Clinical Science
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$203K/yr - $285K/yr
10+ years expTarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a Director, Early Development - Clinical Sciences who will be responsible for creating early development clinical plans and leading cross-functional Study Teams. This role involves collaboration with various departments to ensure efficient and scientifically rigorous early development clinical work.
PharmaceuticalBiotechnologyLife ScienceBiopharma
Responsibilities
Maintains direct ownership of early development clinical deliverables, actively contributing to protocol development, document authoring, data review, study-level problem solving and execution decisions to ensure scientific rigor and operational excellence
Shape clinical plans including timelines, budgets and oversight of clinical teams
Author and critically review key clinical and regulatory documents, including protocols, SAPs, CSRs, IBs and clinical value dossiers, ensuring scientific rigor, regulatory alignment and quality execution
Lead and oversees the training of study investigators on protocol and on clinical trial procedures
Conduct research to develop foundational education material to inform the early development program strategies
Interpret clinical data and support data-driven decisions
Serve as program lead on early development Core teams, investigator meetings and scientific advisory boards
Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including KOLs and regulators
Exhibits and fosters key leadership competencies, including an innovative mindset, strong business acumen, an outcome-driven orientation, and a commitment to growing and expanding the capabilities and capacity of the team
Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Translational Sciences, Biostatistics, Medical Affairs and others to ensure robust trial design, scientific and operational alignment and execution
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree in sciences (e.g. PharmD, MD, PhD) with deep experience in early clinical development
Minimum of 10 years of biotech/pharmaceutical clinical development experience, with a minimum of 8 years leadership in clinical trial management experience required
Established leadership track record with evidence of excellent performance-based people management experience, problem solving, collaboration, cross functional leadership and effective communication skills
Expertise with SOPs, GCPs and regulatory and compliance guidelines for clinical trials
Must be willing to be 'hands on' and delve into details
Preferred
Experience in ophthalmology is preferred; dermatology or infectious diseases a plus
Benefits
Onsite gym, pool, snacks, drinks, and occasional catered meals
Hybrid work environment
Remote work is an option
Bonus
Stock equity
Comprehensive benefits
Health, dental and vision insurance benefits to ensure your well-being
Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and personal days
Company
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Tarsus (NASDAQ:TARS) is a biopharmaceutical company that applies proven science and new technology to revolutionize treatment for patients, starting with eye care.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$835.6MKey Investors
Pharmakon AdvisorsVivo Capital
2026-08-06Post Ipo Equity· $125M
2025-03-12Post Ipo Equity· $125M
2024-04-19Post Ipo Debt· $75M
Leadership Team
Bobak Azamian
Chairman
Elizabeth Yeu
Chief Medical Officer
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