VP of Clinical Development

Posted 25 August 2021
Salary Up to £0.00 per annum
LocationThousand Oaks
Job type Permanent
Discipline Life Sciences
ReferenceBBBH118152_1629904711
Contact NameBecky Krage

Job description

Vice President, Clinical Development
Our mission at Capsida is to develop a new class of targeted gene therapies for
patients with debilitating and life-threatening diseases, with an early focus on the
CNS. Our unique technology allows us to generate capsids that are optimized to
target specific tissues and cells, with the goal of enhancing efficacy and safety. We
are a rapidly growing private company, with an internal pipeline that is advancing
toward IND, as well as a partnered pipeline with Abbvie and CRISPR.

The VP of Clinical Development will have the opportunity to shape the company
strategy, advance the pipeline, and build and lead the clinical group. In this role, you
will be accountable for moving the internal pipeline into the clinic, designing
innovative development paths and studies in a rapidly evolving gene therapy space,
and executing early phase and pivotal trials. You will also play a vital role in
building the company's short-, medium-, and long-term strategy, with an initial focus
on the CNS and an eye toward expanding beyond the CNS.

Qualifications:
* M.D., neurology training a plus
* 10+ years of industry experience, including early development
* Experience with all aspects of trial design and execution
* Regulatory experience, including filing of INDs
* Proven track record of scientific leadership and achievement
* Neurology and/or gene therapy experience highly desirable
* Experience building and leading teams
* Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate
* Ability to identify innovative approaches to advancing clinical development
* Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced start-up environment
* Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize and deliver results