Director, Clinical Science

The position of Director, Clinical Science will be an essential part of the clinical development team and will report to the Chief Medical Officer.  This individual will partner closely with the Head of Clinical Operations and other cross-functional team members to design, implement, and interpret clinical trials assessing the safety and efficacy of Attobody-based therapeutics.  Attovia’s rapidly expanding pipeline includes multiple first-in-human and early proof-of-concept studies for immune-mediated diseases. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead study teams in the design, implementation, and interpretation of clinical trials for multiple clinical-stage programs at Attovia. 
• Author and review clinical-regulatory documents, including IND/CTAs, protocols and amendments, informed consents, investigator brochures, clinical study reports, procedure manuals, analysis plans, and briefing documents for health authorities. 
• Provide support for medical monitoring and safety data review.
• Prepare and deliver presentations and other scientific communications for internal and external stakeholders, including investigators and other Attovia collaborators. 
• Engage with scientific thought leaders to gain medical insights, inform clinical development plans, and build awareness and enthusiasm for Attovia’s programs. 
• Organize and conduct clinical/scientific advisory board meetings.
• Partner with clinical operations to identify and build strong professional relationships with study investigators. 
• Partner with clinical operations to identify, select, and oversee study sites, CROs, and other study vendors to support program needs.
• Assist in gathering competitive intelligence, developing target product profiles, defining clinical and regulatory strategy, and conducting targeted medical literature reviews, as required.
• Develop and align clinical timelines and budgets with overall corporate goals, in close coordination with project management, clinical operations, nonclinical development, CMC, and regulatory affairs.

Qualifications

• PhD/MD/PharmD with a minimum of 4 years of clinical drug development or a Masters degree with 7 or more years of industry experience. 
• Proven track record of successful design and conduct of clinical trials, clinical data analysis, and fostering relationships with investigators, site study staff, and other third parties. 
• Prior experience in early-stage drug development (Phase 1 to 2) is strongly preferred. 
• Therapeutic experience in dermatology or inflammatory bowel disease is preferred but not required. 
• Familiarity with the general principles of pharmacology/toxicology as it relates to drug development.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills, enabling individual to translate company objectives into actionable plans that consistently deliver high-quality results on time and within budget. 
• Proactive personality, positive/solution-oriented mindset, careful attention to detail, adaptability to rapidly changing environment, and high ethical standards. 
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 15%) for vendor visits, industry conferences, regulatory meetings, advisory boards, and other essential gatherings.

About Attovia 
Attovia is creating a pipeline of biotherapeutics with initial focus immune-mediated disease. The company leverages Attobody™, a novel biologics platform, to generate small format biparatopic binders that expand the addressable target universe across disease areas and can offer stronger efficacy, faster speed to response, and an improved safety profile than traditional approaches. We are currently progressing multiple programs across immune-mediated disease indications. Our culture is centered around five core pillars:  • Integrity  • Learning & Growth  • Drive for Excellence  • Innovation  • Teamwork & Collaboration 
We take pride in fostering a strong team and dynamic work environment, and we are seeking individuals who align with our values and contribute to a positive and impactful workplace.    Attovia is located in San Carlos, CA. Attovia is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.  
Learn more about Attovia: www.attovia.com