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VP Clinical Development Umoja Biopharma

Onsite · San Diego, California
Posted August 9, 2026
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Overview

Strategic leader overseeing clinical-stage pipeline advancement at Umoja Biopharma. This role drives integrated clinical development strategies ensuring regulatory approval and commercial success. Ideal candidate leads high-performing teams and collaborates across departments to achieve organizational goals.

What You'll Do19

  • 1Lead overall clinical development strategy aligning with corporate and regulatory objectives
  • 2Partner with CMO and executive leadership to define development pathways and regulatory strategies
  • 3Build scalable clinical organization of medical directors and scientists
  • 4Establish performance goals and development plans for team members
  • 5Communicate clinical vision and data to board investors and partners
  • 6Shape long-term clinical strategy translating insights into indication selection
  • 7Define clinical path for in vivo CAR-T development differentiating from existing modalities
  • 8Evaluate clinical data competitive intelligence and scientific developments
  • 9Drive portfolio prioritization resource planning and investment decisions
  • 10Ensure timely compliant clinical studies on time within budget
  • 11Lead governance processes risk management and portfolio prioritization
  • 12Oversee safety monitoring data quality and study reporting
  • 13Maintain inspection readiness and regulatory compliance
  • 14Provide scientific expertise to business development investor relations and partnerships
  • 15Collaborate with regulatory affairs on global submissions and agency interactions
  • 16Build advisory network establishing Umoja as preferred partner in research fields
  • 17Lead clinical programs through development stages including late-stage studies
  • 18Support regulatory interactions and submissions across domains
  • 19Operate effectively in dynamic biotech environment

Requirements9

  • 1Significant experience in biotechnology pharmaceutical or life sciences organizations
  • 2Prior experience leading clinical development functions preferred
  • 3Proven success with regulatory interactions and submissions
  • 4Cell and gene therapy or advanced modality background preferred
  • 5Strong expertise in hematology oncology immunology rheumatology or similar therapeutic areas
  • 6Strategic thinking with scientific and business acumen
  • 7Ability to lead and scale high-performing teams
  • 8Excellent communication influence and stakeholder management skills
  • 9Experience working in fast-paced biotech environments

Salary Insight

Salary not disclosed in listing

Location

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LocationSan Diego, California

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