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[Remote] Sr Director, Clinical Operations

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Nektar Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing high-value therapeutics. The Sr Director, Clinical Operations oversees all aspects of clinical operations for assigned programs, providing strategic and operational leadership, and ensuring adherence to protocols while collaborating with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Consistently works on abstract problems across functional areas of the business. Identifies and evaluates fundamental issues, providing strategy and direction for major functional areas. Interacts internally and externally with executive-level management, requiring negotiation of extremely difficult matters to influence policymaking bodies
  • Oversees the development and management of Clinical Development Plans (CDP), which includes timelines, budget, and resource requirements. Ensures the development and implementation of clinical program strategy and directs systems and programs in order to meet Company objectives
  • Coordinates and directs outsourcing activities across program(s). Identifies program and resource gaps; devises and implements solutions. Provides weekly enrollment and program updates to Senior Management
  • Drives project risk analysis and develops solutions to a variety of complex problems. Ensures that the Clinical Operations department effectively interfaces with key functional groups
  • Mentors and develops Clinical Operations staff. Directs internal staffing and performance management, including hiring, training, coaching, and performance reviews. Remains current with medical developments and publications on similar and competitor products, applying this knowledge to current programs

Skills

  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a scientific discipline is required. Equivalent experience may be considered
  • A minimum of 15 years of pharmaceutical development experience moving product candidates from Phase I through pivotal trials, with at least 8 years managing CROs, is required
  • Experience managing and executing global clinical programs is required
  • A minimum of 12 years of previous management experience is required
  • Demonstrated ability to solve problems with innovative solutions and strong organizational skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience working with senior management
  • Experience with, and understanding of, ICH and GCP is required; knowledge of GMP and GLP is preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively, with strong interpersonal skills
  • Excellent project management capabilities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint is required
  • Experience with oversight of a large CRO on a Phase III program
  • Experience in Atopic Dermatitis and/or Alopecia Areata or related therapeutic indications
  • People management and cross-functional management experience highly preferred

Company Overview

  • Nektar Therapeutics develops therapeutics based on its advanced polymer conjugate chemistry technology platform. It was founded in 1990, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://www.nektar.com.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Nektar Therapeutics has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 2 in 2025, 1 in 2024, 3 in 2023, 14 in 2022, 15 in 2021, 13 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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