Hiring: Executive Director, Clinical Development (MD) Company: Kite Pharma Location: Parsippany, NJ Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 11:39:58 Target Skills & Keywords : GCP, Workday About the job Experience: •8+ years of clinical, scientific and/or drug development experience in the biopharma industry, healthcare, consulting, academia, or a related environment. Required Skills: •Accountable for the design, conduct, evaluation, close-out and reporting of clinical trials across the portfolio. •Lead and direct the development, implementation, and execution of the clinical development strategy, which will include development of the Target Product Profile and Clinical Development Plan. •Additional leadership or oversight responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, additional study or investigator documentation, contributions to data analysis plans, study reporting, and clinical development inputs into regulatory documentation, publications, and scientific presentations. •Leads or otherwise oversees and directs the development of the Target Product Profile and Clinical Development Plan for assigned molecules/products. •Works closely with cross-functional leaders and teams to develop, implement and oversee the clinical development strategy for the assigned molecules / products. •Routinely represents the assigned products in cross-functional steering and/or governance committees. •Leads or otherwise oversees and directs clinical trial protocol design and clinical study reporting for assigned molecules/products. •Leads both written and oral communications with health authorities. Qualifications: •MD/DO and 8+ years of clinical, scientific and/or drug development experience in the biopharma industry, healthcare, consulting, academia, or a related environment. •Board certification in hematology and/or medical oncology is preferred, including familiarity with clinical oncology. •Extensive experience leading high-complexity cross-functional drug development strategies and plans in life sciences, healthcare, consulting, or academia, including short- and long-range strategic planning, governance, and oversight. •Multiple years’ line management (direct reports) experience is preferred. •Extensive experience interacting with and presenting to executives and managing large-scale budgets and other resources is strongly preferred. •Demonstrated success in achieving or exceeding large-scale, complex short and long-range strategies in life sciences, healthcare, consulting, or academia. •Expert-level of knowledge of drug development, as evidenced by proven track record in setting short and long-range drug development strategies and plans. •Thorough understanding of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements and impact on development and execution of clinical trials. •Excellent communication and organizational skills. Able to distill complex matters into a clear business case and roadmap for execution. Demonstrated ability to align other leaders and garner their commitment and engagement to cross-functional strategies, plans, and strategic objectives. •When needed, ability to travel. Compensation: •$317,305 - $410,630 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!