Director, Clinical Research Programs

at  CND Life Sciences

Reporting, to CND’s Chief Scientific Officer and collaborating closely with the Chief Medical Officer, the Director of Clinical Research Programs) is responsible for overseeing three key program areas of CND’s clinical development activities:

• NIH and other grant-funded, multicenter clinical studies
• Company-sponsored health economic and outcomes research (HEOR) studies
• Patient registry collaborations

The Director is an experienced clinical operations leader and one who contributes meaningfully to CND’s clinical study strategies and drives the execution of studies across the Company’s portfolio. The Director has spent at least 10-15 years overseeing the successful execution of multicenter clinical studies inside a diagnostics, device, or pharmaceutical company, or as a reliable member of a contract research organization. He or she has demonstrated confidence and competency in managing multiple studies at once, helping to ensure study budgets, timelines, and goals are met. The Director works closely with managers and staff in the R&D department and other functions of the organization to establish study objectives, protocols, milestones, budgets, and other elements and applies his or her knowledge in different areas of study management, including clinical data management, site coordination, patient enrollment, etc. to lend skills and capacity to given projects. The Director collaborates regularly with important Company stakeholders including the Chief Medical Officer, Pathology Team, Laboratory Director, physician co-founders, and scientific advisors and plays an integral role in executing the highest quality work for study sponsors. He or she provides regular updates to the executive team on the progress and challenges of the Company’s study portfolio and manages the department and individual study budgets closely, in conjunction with the Financial Controller and VP of Finance & Strategy. The Director will begin by overseeing a small Clinical Research Team and will play an important role in guiding its growth and capacity expansion.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• 10-15+ years of experience in clinical research activities within leading life science companies including biopharmaceuticals, diagnostics/medical devices, and/or clinical research organizations.
• Successful roles leading multidisciplinary teams across geographies and serving as a department head, mentor, and coach to staff.
• Core expertise in the execution and oversight of various types of clinical studies including clinical utility, validation, health economics, and others. Clear success collaborating with outside study partners and clients.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills and ability to present to company colleagues, leaders, investors, and clients.
• Knowledge and experience in neuroscience with hands-on scientific development work a plus.
• Understanding of the roles diagnostics and biomarkers play in the current and future landscape of neurodegenerative diseases and proven ability to help translate science into effective research and eventual product development.
• Strong interest in working in a start-up environment and the ability to take on a range of work at once.
• Proven attention to detail and a commitment to quality work, including achieving assigned timelines for deliverables.
• Proactive work style and willingness to take initiative.
• Professionalism and dedication to respecting colleagues, customers, partners, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Strong familiarity and dexterity using IT tools including the MS 365 suite, eDC solutions, and other technology

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES:

• Bachelor of Science degree from a reputable college or university
• Nursing degree, MPH, Ph.D, or MBA a plus but not required

Reporting, to CND’s Chief Scientific Officer and collaborating closely with the Chief Medical Officer, the Director of Clinical Research Programs) is responsible for overseeing three key program areas of CND’s clinical development activities:

• NIH and other grant-funded, multicenter clinical studies
• Company-sponsored health economic and outcomes research (HEOR) studies
• Patient registry collaboration