Director, Clinical Operations

Septerna is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, CA, that develops life-changing medicines for patients with G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR)-focused drug discovery. We are expanding our team to create revolutionary medicines and address unmet patient needs.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (MS, PharmD, PhD) preferred; or bachelor’s degree in life sciences/clinical research with equivalent robust experience.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in clinical operations in biotech or pharma, with leadership of multiple global clinical programs (including patient-facing studies).
• Demonstrated success in building and mentoring teams; experience in a growing/scaling environment is highly desirable.
• Proven track record managing CROs/external vendors, budgets/timelines, and operational delivery in a complex setting.
• Effective cross-functional collaborator; strong communicator able to navigate a matrixed, fast-moving organization.
• Experience in or ability to quickly learn new therapeutic areas (endorcrinology, immunology/inflammation, metabolic disease or similar) is strongly preferred.

Benefits

• 401k Matching
• Stock Options
• Annual Target Bonus