VP, Clinical Development (Cardiology) | Transformative Science | Opportunity to Shape | Well-Fu[...]

Overview VP, Clinical Development (Cardiology) | Transformative Science | Opportunity to Shape | Well-Funded & High-Growth Biotech Our client is a highly attractive clinical-stage biotech company building the next generation of cardiovascular therapeutics. With a diversified portfolio of first-in-class therapies across all stages of development, cutting-edge science, technology and data analytics platform, this company is at the forefront of cardiovascular drug development innovation. As the organization enters a pivotal phase of growth and expansion, our client is seeking an accomplished physician executive to lead clinical strategy and drive innovation for one of its highest-priority development programs. You will have the opportunity shape program strategy, influence at the highest level, while helping to build out a high-performing clinical organization. This is a unique opportunity to be part of something new, where your work has the potential to change how cardiovascular medicines are developed and how patients are treated for years to come. Attractive Features About This Opportunity Exceptional Visibility, Autonomy, and Influence: Here, your voice will shape development strategy, influence executive decision-making, and help bring innovative cardiovascular therapies to patients with significant unmet medical needs. Help Define the “Next-Generation” of Cardiovascular Drug Development: By combining a broad portfolio of innovative first-in-class therapeutics with AI-enabled clinical development, precision trial design, real-world data, and an advanced analytics platform, this company is creating a new modernized model for cardiovascular drug development and innovation. Build Rather Than Maintain: Join at a stage where your scientific judgment and leadership will meaningfully shape both the program and the future direction of the organization. Well-Funded Biotech with Long-Term Vision: Small, hyper-growth mode with the urgency, scientific rigor, and entrepreneurial mindset of a company built to change the standard of care. Build, Innovate, & Make a Lasting Difference: In this role, you'll help bring transformative therapies to patients with significant unmet medical needs, and your work here has the potential to change how patients are treated for years to come. Highly Accomplished & Proven Leadership: Work closely with an accomplished Executive Leadership team with a proven track record of developing innovative medicines, advancing successful cardiovascular programs, and building high-performing biotech organizations. Location This position can be based either in NJ or CA. Responsibilities Serve as a core member of the Global Program Team and Clinical Lead for a high priority cardiovascular program, with end-to-end accountability for clinical strategy and execution, including protocol development and approval and regulatory interactions. Lead the Clinical Strategy Sub-Team with cross-functional leadership in developing and executing an innovative clinical development plan. Own clinical development plans and protocol design, with critical input for indication selection and target product profile development. Lead clinical decision-making based on emerging data, benefit–risk assessments and evolving regulatory expectations. Act as a senior clinical representative in Executive Committee discussions. Partner closely with Development Operations, Biometrics, Regulatory, and Medical Affairs to ensure seamless execution. Present clinical strategy, progress, and risks to executive leadership and, when needed, the Board of Directors. Build trusted relationships with leading investigators and cardiovascular Key Opinion Leaders. Desired Experience Medical Degree; board certification strongly preferred. 10+ years of relevant cardiovascular clinical drug development experience working in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry. Demonstrated experience serving as clinical lead for a major cardiovascular program or asset, ideally through key late-stage development milestones. Strong understanding of clinical trial design, regulatory strategy, and proven ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams. Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth or emerging biotech environment. Comfortable operating in ambiguity and helping design future-state organizations. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io – P View phone number on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Cornerstone Search Group