What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President, Clinical Operations position at Neomorph, Inc.?
Neomorph is growing and is seeking a Vice President / Head of Clinical Operations to lead and execute clinical operations, with an initial focus on early-phase clinical trials in Oncology. This role is ideal for a collaborative and experienced leader with a deep understanding of clinical trial execution, particularly in Oncology Phase 1 / 2 trials, and a background in small biotech or start-up environments.
The successful candidate will oversee all operational aspects of clinical trial initiation and execution, including clinical CRO and associated vendor management, trial site coordination, regulatory compliance, and study execution. This role requires a proactive, strategic thinker who can balance high-level planning with hands-on execution in a fast-moving and dynamic biotech setting.
This is an onsite position based at our site in San Diego.
Key Responsibilities :
- Develop and lead clinical operations strategy and execution for early-phase clinical trials.
- Oversee clinical CRO selection, contract negotiation, and performance management, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality study execution.
- Lead trial start up, site selection, patient recruitment, and study monitoring, ensuring trials meet recruitment goals and integrated timelines.
- Serve as the primary liaison with clinical sites and external vendors, fostering strong partnerships for seamless trial execution.
- Partner with clinical development, program leadership, and external regulatory and CMC consultants to support trial execution and compliance.
- Ensure clinical operations alignment with IND submissions and regulatory requirements, including preparation for regulatory inspections.
- Develop and refine protocols and operational processes to optimize first-in-human (FIH) and early-phase trials.
- Establish best practices and processes to scale clinical operations as the company grows.
- Maintain compliance with GCP guidelines and global regulatory standards across all clinical activities.
- Work closely with the finance team for study cost budget forecasting and review.
- Work closely with the CMC team (in-house or consultants) to ensure clinical trial supply readiness.
Qualifications :
What we offer :
Work Hard, Stay Well
Lifestyle
Have Fun!
We believe in work / life balance and Fun is at the core of our Core Values. In addition to department and company happy hours, we have regular company-wide and department lunches and social events (ie Padres games, summer picnic, holiday party, bring your kids to work day).
About Us :
Neomorph is a venture backed biotechnology company solving critical problems in human health through the discovery and development of innovative new medicines against 'undruggable targets'. Our team is comprised of industry leading experts in protein degradation and molecular glues who have a track record of ground-breaking discoveries in the field. We are committed to leadership in advancing the science and technology of molecular glue drug discovery, while prosecuting a pipeline of projects through clinical development. Our patient-first, science-driven approach is complemented by our dedication to a supportive and collaborative work environment.
Neomorph is headquartered in San Diego, California.
Neomorph is committed to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Notice to agencies : Neomorph will not accept unsolicited assistance from recruiting / search agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by recruiting or search agencies to any employee at Neomorph via email, the Internet or in any form and / or method without a valid written search / recruitment agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Neomorph. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Neomorph as a result of the referral or through other means.