Sr. Director/Vice President of Clinical Development

Description Sr. Director/Vice President of Clinical Development At Merida Biosciences, we are pioneering true precision medicines for antibody-driven diseases. We specifically target pathogenic antibodies and their cellular sources with bespoke Fc biotherapeutics engineered to selectively and completely eliminate the root causes of autoimmune and allergic diseases, and to achieve deep, durable responses while preserving essential immunity. We are looking for passionate individuals to join our mission to transform treatment paradigms across the spectrum of antibody-driven diseases. Merida Biosciences is seeking an experienced and strategic Sr. Director/Vice President of Clinical Development to lead the clinical strategy and execution across two innovative development programs. This individual will play a critical leadership role in shaping and advancing early- and mid-stage clinical development plans, driving cross-functional collaboration, and serving as a key contributor to the overall development strategy of the company. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in allergy, immunology, autoimmune, and antibody-mediated diseases, along with a strong track record of advancing novel therapeutics through clinical development. This role requires both strategic vision and operational excellence in a fast-paced biotechnology environment. Key

Responsibilities · Lead clinical development strategy and execution for two Merida Biosciences therapeutic programs from IND through proof-of-concept and beyond · Serve as the clinical leader and subject matter expert in allergy and antibody-driven diseases, helping shape indication strategy and development priorities · Serve as clinical development lead for 2 cross-functional Program Teams focused on providing strategic input into target product profiles, indication prioritization, competitive positioning, and lifecycle planning across allergic and autoimmune indications; facilitate alignment of Program Strategy across the clinical organization · Responsible for clinical development deliverables for each Program, including design and oversight of clinical development plans, protocols, study endpoints, and clinical trial execution in collaboration with Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Translational Sciences, Biometrics, and Medical Affairs · Serve as the medical and scientific lead for assigned programs internally and externally, including interactions with investigators, advisors, partners, and regulatory agencies · Collaborate closely with translational and research teams to integrate biomarker and mechanistic insights into clinical strategy · Contribute to regulatory submissions and represent Clinical Development in interactions with FDA and global health authorities · Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders, clinical investigators, and patient advocacy organizations within the allergy and immunology communities · Partner cross-functionally to ensure alignment on timelines, budgets, and development milestones · Support data interpretation, safety reviews, and presentation of clinical findings to leadership, boards, and external stakeholders · Mentor and help build a high-performing clinical development organization as the company grows