Vice President of Clinical Development for Rare ...

Department: 106750 Clinical Development Join a global team dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals with rare diseases! At Travere Therapeutics, we believe that our extraordinary workforce drives our success. We are committed to addressing the distinctive needs of rare patients, and our work is both professionally fulfilling and personally meaningful. We are passionate about our mission: to discover, develop, and deliver life-changing therapies for those living with rare diseases. Our core values of patients, courage, community, and collaboration guide our vision of becoming a leading biopharmaceutical company committed to delivering innovation and hope to patients globally. Position Summary: The Vice President of Clinical Development will play a pivotal role as the project co-lead, overseeing the clinical, scientific, and strategic initiatives for our rare metabolic development programs across Phases 1-4. This high-visibility position includes a Phase 3 program in a rare metabolic disease and may also incorporate other therapeutic areas as we grow our pipeline. This role requires a seasoned leader capable of driving programs and executing cross-functionally in a matrix organization, reporting directly to the SVP of Clinical Development and Clinical Pharmacology. This respected clinical leader will collaborate closely with all functions, co-leading the Program Strategy Team (PST) to devise a clinical development strategy that is both efficient and scientifically robust. Responsibilities will also involve fostering relationships with key opinion leaders and offering medical support as needed for clinical trials, marketed products, and pharmacovigilance, along with providing scientific expertise for business development initiatives. Responsibilities: Co-lead assigned development programs as part of the Program Strategy Team (PST) and represent the program to executive leadership and study team members. Effectively communicate program goals, strategies, plans, issues and risks with team members, department heads, review boards, and the executive team. Collaborate with cross-functional team members to develop clinical development plans, timelines, and risk assessments while regularly engaging with regulatory agencies. Lead the development of protocols and clinical/scientific strategies for Phases 1-4. Possess understanding of development and regulatory strategies from pre-IND to NDA/BLA, including insight into devices and Human Factor studies. Provide strategic input based on knowledge of rare metabolic and genetic diseases, informing future development needs, biometrics analyses, publications, and key presentations. Partner with Biometrics to design data entry, analysis, and interpretation for the PST and Medical Affairs teams. Ensure accountability for clinical components of protocols, investigator brochures, medical reports, safety summaries, and benefit/risk analyses. Lead and mentor Clinical Development staff, fostering a high-performance culture within the team. Establish and nurture relationships with stakeholders, including alliance partners, external firms, 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 at scientific meetings. Understand governance structures and represent programs and key decisions at cross-functional governance meetings. Undertake additional duties as assigned. Education/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 the design and execution of clinical trials, preferably in a pharmaceutical or biotech setting; 8+ years in leadership roles. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively within a matrix environment. Experience in metabolics, genetics, rare diseases, and NDA/BLA submissions is highly preferred. Additional Skills/Experience/Requirements: The ideal candidate will embody Travere's core values: Courage, Community Spirit, Patient Focus, and Teamwork. Passionate about making a difference for patients with rare diseases. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Experience with devices and Human Factor studies is preferred. Able to thrive in a multidisciplinary team that encourages respectful, open dialogue and creative problem-solving. Proficient in analyzing, interpreting, and presenting complex scientific data. Highly organized, capable of prioritizing and managing shifting responsibilities in a dynamic, cross-functional team environment. Outstanding collaboration skills with keen attention to detail and the ability to navigate complex challenges. Flexible in adapting to changes in project plans and implementing new strategies and tactics as necessary. Willingness to travel 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, no role is expected to be 100% remote. Travere is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer Total Rewards Offerings: 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