Senior Director, Clinical Development

Location: Fully remote and can be performed from anywhere; occasional domestic and international travel of approximately 10% is expected.

Company

hirify.global is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients with serious and rare diseases.

What you will do

• Provide clinical input to external molecule assessments and due diligence teams.
• Contribute to cross-functional planning for molecules emerging from discovery platforms at the late lead optimization stage.
• Support transition teams for in-licensed, acquired, or partnered molecules.
• Monitor benefit–risk profiles, safety signals, global standards of care, and regulatory communications.
• Support the design of clinical studies and Clinical Development Plans aligned with global ICH-GCP, ethical, and regulatory standards.
• Build partnerships with external medical experts and collaborate across global clinical development functions.

Requirements

• MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent medical training, with board certification in an internal medicine specialty involving immunological disorders, such as rheumatology or transplantation.
• At least 7 years of clinical development experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical settings.
• Meaningful drug development experience across modalities, including oral small molecules and biologics.
• Leadership experience designing, executing, and interpreting global Phase 1–2a clinical programs.
• Strong understanding of global regulatory pathways and expectations, including FDA, EMA, and PMDA.
• Ability to lead and influence effectively in cross-functional, matrixed organizations with strong scientific judgment and communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with combination drug–device products and later-stage programs.
• Original NDA, MAA, and J-NDA experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote work with purposeful in-person collaboration and team connectivity.
• Medical, dental, vision, and mental health coverage, plus annual wellbeing reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off, fertility and family-forming benefits, caregiver support, and flexible work schedules.
• 401(k) plan with company match, equity awards, ESPP, and company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Learning and development resources, mentorship, networking, employee resource groups, and service programs.