VP, Clinical Development

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About the Role

The Vice President, Clinical Development - provides strategic and scientific leadership for reputed company clinical programs, overseeing trial direction, design, execution and data analysis and interpretation from first-in-human through reputed company-of-concept, and approval. While anchored in early clinical development, this leader holds accountability across the full clinical development continuum — from first-in-human through late-stage trials and registration — ensuring seamless strategic continuity as programs advance. A primary focus of this role is to create an adaptable early development clinical strategy to support reputed company that require creative, reputed company-thinking approaches to study design, endpoints, and operational strategy. Equally critical is building and sustaining a high-performing clinical development organization: attracting top talent, cultivating the reputed company of clinical leaders, and fostering a culture of scientific rigor, accountability, and reputed company learning. This leader will challenge conventional paradigms, applying rigorous scientific judgment and out-of-the-reputed company thinking to inform key development decisions across reputed company stages. This position will reputed company Clinical Sciences, Clinical Operations, Biostats/Data Mgmt and will partner cross-functionally with Regulatory Affairs, Translational Sciences, Medical Affairs, Commercial, Innovation lab, Finance and Legal to drive efficient and scientifically rigorous clinical work. This person will also work closely with the Business Development team and will be involved in clinical due diligence. Let’s talk about some of the key responsibilities of the role: Maintains an active, hands-on role in clinical strategy and execution, directly contributing to protocol development, study design decisions, data interpretation, and cross-functional problem solving that can rapidly and robustly assess reputed company-of-concept in early trials Provides leadership and strategic reputed company in the determination of study strategy, objectives, scope and schedule to meet business needs; align the team on common priorities and initiatives Builds, develops, and retains a world-class Clinical Development team; establishes clear role expectations, performance standards, and growth reputed company that attract exceptional talent and reduce attrition; actively mentors and sponsors emerging clinical leaders, providing hands-on coaching, stretch assignments, and deliberate succession planning to grow the organization’s long-term leadership depth Ensures the leadership team is kept informed of study reputed company and that reputed company critical issues are appropriately escalated reputed company the organization Fosters a reputed company partnership with CMO and Medical Affairs team on reputed company studies, from study design, site selection to KOL partnerships and reputed company Due Diligence. Fosters a reputed company partnership with Innovation Lab Leadership and help advance IL programs into Early Development and beyond Key Partner to reputed company in reputed company due diligence for clinical assessment and development reputed company along with appropriate risk assessment Exhibits and fosters key leadership competencies, including an innovative reputed company, strong business acumen, an outcome-driven orientation, and a commitment to growing and expanding the capabilities and reputed company of the team Drives innovation by identifying and integrating cutting-edge technologies and methodologies into early development clinical trial design Shapes clinical plans including timelines, budgets and reputed company of clinical teams Represents the company with investigators, regulators and executive leadership Drive contributions focused on generating information that supports safe use, patient targeting, and clinical/commercial positioning Reviews and interprets clinical data across reputed company development stages — with particular depth in early and mid-stage studies — applying flexible analytical frameworks and innovative data evaluation strategies to generate insights that accelerate decision-making and de-risk late-stage investment Serve as a senior leader, participating in the broader leadership team and guiding strategic decisions Actively partners with Regulatory Affairs, Translational Sciences, Operations, Medical Affairs, reputed company and Commercial teams to drive company and asset strategy Shapes and sustains a high-performance team culture grounded in scientific excellence, psychological safety, and a shared commitment to patients; instils accountability while creating an environment where bold reputed company are encouraged, tested rigorously, and translated into actionable clinical decisions Oversees full-stage clinical development strategy — from Phase 1 through registrational trials — ensuring that the scientific rigor and adaptive thinking applied in early development translate effectively into robust late-stage programs; provides key connectivity between early exploratory work and the disciplined execution required for regulatory approval Factors for Success: Advanced degree(s) in relevant field (e.g. PharmD, MD, PhD) with deep experience and demonstrated success in early clinical development Experience in ophthalmology is preferred; dermatology, inflammatory diseases or infectious diseases a plus. Minimum of 15 years of biotech/pharmaceutical industry based clinical experience with broad exposure across reputed company clinical development stages (Phase 1 through registration) and demonstrated hands-on experience designing and executing early reputed company-of-concept and Phase 1 clinical trials Ability to communicate reputed company scientific concepts across internal and external audiences, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams Established strategic leadership track record with evidence of excellent people management experience, problem solving, collaboration, and cross functional leadership Demonstrated track record of mentoring and developing clinical leaders; reputed company for creating environments where high-potential scientists and physicians grow into senior decision-makers, and for building teams that consistently outperform in both scientific quality and execution speed Prior experience in clinical development at a start-up or small pharmaceutical company preferred Demonstrated ability to reputed company and execute drug development strategic plans, to reputed company contingency plans, to provide technical and strategic advice, and to meet milestones and budgets. Must be willing to be “hands on” and delve into details Leadership Competencies - This role requires mastery of the Tarsus Leadership Competencies for Leading Teams, including: Empowering Others - Fosters empowerment by aligning authority with accountability, developing leaders’ decision-making capability, and creating systems that support performance and growth. Emotional Intelligence - Foster trust and psychological safety, navigating reputed company interpersonal dynamics with compassion and accountability, and adapting leadership style to support others while maintaining composure under pressure. Grows reputed company - Builds organizational reputed company by developing reputed company, coaching cultures, and strategic partnerships that grow leadership strength and prepare the reputed company of leaders. Business Acumen - Demonstrates strong business acumen by anticipating market dynamics and using financial and strategic insight to guide investments, manage risk, and align priorities with long-term organizational value. Innovative reputed company and Action - Demonstrates an innovative reputed company by championing new reputed company, investing in enabling systems and partnerships, and translating innovation into sustainable growth and organizational reputed company. A Few Other Details Worth Mentioning: The position will be based in our beautiful Irvine office, complete with onsite gym, pool, snacks, drinks, and occasional catered meals. We provide a hybrid work environment. Remote work is an option. We are passionate about our culture! Our Tarsans live our values of commitment to patients, empowerment to champion innovation, and teamwork to reputed company impact! This position reports directly to our COO. Travel is required – up to 40% At Tarsus, we understand the importance of attracting and retaining top talent. The expected reputed company pay range for this position is $300,000 - $420,000 plus bonus, stock equity, and comprehensive benefits. The reputed company pay range reflects the reputed company range for this position, but individual pay will be determined by additional factors such as job-reputed company skills, experience and relevant education or training. Our benefits include health, dental and vision insurance benefits to ensure your well-being. We reputed company in work-life balance and offer generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and personal days. For more details regarding Tarsus benefits, please visit: https://eb.alliant.com/26tarsusbenefitssnapshot. #LI-Hybrid #LI-Remote Apply To This Job