Vice President of Clinical Development for Rare ...

Department: 106750 Clinical Development Be a part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a profound impact on the lives of individuals with rare diseases! At Travere Therapeutics, we recognize that our remarkable workforce is the key to our success. We are devoted to addressing the unique challenges faced by patients with rare diseases, and our work is both personally rewarding and professionally stimulating. Our mission-to discover, develop, and deliver transformative therapies for those impacted by rare diseases-is at the heart of what we do. Our core values of patient focus, integrity, community, and collaboration shape our vision of becoming a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and hope globally. Position Overview: The Vice President of Clinical Development will be instrumental in leading our rare metabolic drug development programs through all phases of clinical trial progression. This highly visible role includes overseeing a Phase 3 program in a rare metabolic disorder while potentially extending to other therapeutic areas as our portfolio expands. We seek a seasoned leader who can effectively drive initiatives and collaborate cross-functionally within a matrix organization, reporting to the Senior Vice President of Clinical Development and Clinical Pharmacology. This esteemed clinical leader will work closely with diverse functions, co-leading the Program Strategy Team (PST) to create a clinical development strategy that is both efficient and scientifically sound. Additional responsibilities will include nurturing relationships with key opinion leaders and providing medical support for clinical trials, marketed products, and pharmacovigilance, alongside delivering scientific insights for business development activities. Key Responsibilities: Co-lead assigned development programs within the Program Strategy Team (PST) and act as the representative for the program to executive leadership and study team members. Clearly communicate program objectives, strategies, plans, challenges, and risks to team members, department heads, review boards, and executive management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to formulate clinical development plans, timelines, and risk assessments while maintaining regular engagement with regulatory agencies. Lead the crafting of protocols and clinical/scientific strategies across Phases 1-4. Demonstrate expertise in development and regulatory strategies from pre-IND to NDA/BLA, with knowledge of devices and Human Factor studies. Provide strategic insights based on understanding of rare metabolic and genetic diseases to shape future development needs, analyses, publications, and presentations. Partner with Biometrics to design data entry, analysis, and interpretation for both the PST and Medical Affairs teams. Ensure accountability for all clinical aspects of protocols, investigator brochures, medical reports, safety summaries, and risk-benefit analyses. Lead and mentor Clinical Development staff, promoting a high-performance culture within the team. Establish and foster relationships with stakeholders, including alliance partners, external organizations, investigators, and key opinion leaders. Represent the position at investigator meetings and site initiation visits as applicable. Collaborate with medical affairs to prepare scientific manuscripts, posters, and presentations for scientific conferences. Understand governance structures and represent programs and key decisions at cross-functional governance meetings. Perform additional duties as assigned. Education and Experience Requirements: M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree or equivalent required; a combination of education and relevant experience may also be considered. 12+ years of clinical research experience, including clinical trial design and execution, ideally in a pharmaceutical or biotech context; 8+ years in leadership roles. Demonstrated capability to lead cross-functional teams effectively in a matrix environment. Experience in metabolics, genetics, rare diseases, and NDA/BLA submissions is strongly preferred. Additional Skills and Qualities: The ideal candidate will exemplify Travere's core values: Courage, Community Spirit, Patient Focus, and Teamwork. Passionate about creating meaningful change for patients with rare diseases. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and exceptional verbal and written communication abilities. Experience with devices and Human Factor studies is advantageous. Able to excel in multidisciplinary teams that encourage respectful dialogue and innovative problem-solving. Proficient in analyzing, interpreting, and presenting complex scientific data. Highly organized, capable of prioritizing and managing shifting responsibilities in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Outstanding collaborative skills with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to navigate complex challenges. Flexibility in adapting to changes in project plans while implementing new strategies and tactics as needed. Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally (up to 25-30%). All positions require the ability to perform face-to-face work with colleagues and/or onsite in San Diego. While some remote work may be permissible, full remote work is not anticipated. Travere is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer Total Rewards Offering: Travere is committed to diverse, equitable, and people-centric practices, offering a comprehensive rewards package. Benefits:Comprehensive benefits include premium health, financial, work-life, and wellness offerings for eligible employees and their dependents, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with employer match, and generous paid time off. Compensation:A competitive compensation package, including both cash and long-term incentives, is designed to recognize, retain, and reward employees. Target Base Pay Range: $305,000.00 - $412,000.00 This information is current as of the date of this posting and may change. Actual pay will depend on various factors, including experience, education, skills, and location. Travere welcomes ongoing applications until the position is filled. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, please email us for assistance. This email is intended solely for accommodation requests and will not be monitored for other inquiries.

Created: 2026-03-04