Vice President, Clinical Development

Azurity Pharmaceuticals

Vice President for Clinical Development at Azurity Pharmaceuticals overseeing clinical operations and leading teams in drug development strategies. Focusing on innovative products and patient needs.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeRaleigh • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Development of Clinical Development strategy for all internal and external (partnered through licensing) programs including timeline and cost estimates, inclusive of pre-approval and post-approval label-expansion studies.
Personnel management of full-time employees who fill the roles of: Clinical Trial Manager, Data Manager, Clinical Project Manager and Clinical Program Manager.
Personnel management of part time contractors who fill the roles of: biostatistician, Clinical Quality Manager, Medical Writing, Bioassay development, preclinical development, pharmacokinetics, clinical monitor / medical director (MD).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong scientifical and clinical development background spanning small molecules and biologic development in a broad range of therapeutic areas including CNS, oncology, cardiovascular, anti-infectives, GI, obesity, respiratory, and rare diseases.
Strong understanding of 505(b)(2) and hybrid medicine approval pathways and the strategies to minimize approval requirements for clinical studies.
Strong operational background in leading and managing the timelines and Phase I-IV clinical trials globally.
Strong communications skills and ability to lead and contribute to cross functional teams.
Strong interpersonal skills to support, mentor and manage high performing team of experienced clinical development professionals and related part-time contractors.
MD or Ph.D. in a basic or health related scientific discipline with related research and drug development experience, with an emphasis in late-stage clinical development expertise (Preferred).
Strong understanding of Clinical Regulatory (FDA, MHRA, ICH) guidelines and requirements, Clinical Quality and GCP regulations (Preferred).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unlock Your Earning Potential: Join our team and be rewarded with a competitive compensation package, including an annual bonus based on company performance, that recognizes your exceptional talent.
Comprehensive Health Coverage: We value your well-being and offer excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage to ensure you and your family are always taken care of.
Flexibility for Your Lifestyle: Achieve work-life balance with our hybrid work model, allowing you to work two days from home and three days in the office. *Sales, Manufacturing, and some Operations positions excluded.
Invest in Your Future: Our Retirement Savings Plan (401K) is designed to help you secure a comfortable retirement by matching dollar for dollar up to 5%.
Time Off That Counts: Take advantage of our generous time off policy, which offers up to 15 vacation days annually + rollover (up to 40 hours) as well as five sick/wellness days. For new employees, vacation accrual will be prorated based on your start date.
Meaningful Time with Your Loved Ones: We close between Christmas and New Year’s to give you an extra week off to spend quality time with your family and recharge.
Enjoy the Holidays: Over the course of the year, Azurity recognizes 13 holidays.
Invest in Your Education: We support your professional growth with tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate level courses or certifications.
Recognize and Be Recognized: Our Azurity High Five peer recognition platform allows you to celebrate your colleagues' accomplishments and receive recognition for your own outstanding work.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Clinical DevelopmentDrug DevelopmentBiologic DevelopmentSmall Molecule DevelopmentClinical Trial ManagementOperational ManagementRegulatory ComplianceClinical Quality AssuranceGCP RegulationsPharmacokinetics

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationMentoring

Certifications

MDPh.D.