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Draig Therapeutics

Director Clinical Sciences

Draig Therapeutics, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Draig Therapeutics is an exciting, rapidly growing clinical-stage biotech backed by a transformative $140 million Series A financing – one of the largest ever in neuropsychiatric drug development. We are pioneering innovative small‑molecule therapies aimed at fundamentally transforming the treatment landscape for depression and neurological disorders.

Why Join Draig? At Draig Therapeutics, you’ll join a science‑first, mission‑driven biotech that is redefining what a small, agile, and deeply collaborative organization can achieve. Backed by strong investors and propelled by a bold CNS discovery pipeline, Draig brings together world‑class scientists, a caring culture, and the energy of a company on an incredible growth trajectory. Here, innovation and speed aren’t just encouraged – they’re expected. You’ll partner closely across Discovery, Nonclinical, and Clinical Development, helping to shape programmes that have the potential to transform patient lives. This is an environment where your voice matters, your expertise has real impact, and your work directly influences how promising molecules move from concept into the clinic. At Draig, you won’t just contribute to groundbreaking science – you’ll help build a biotech with purpose, speed, and heart. For more info, please visit our website.

Responsibilities This role plays a key part in advancing Draig’s clinical pipeline by providing scientific leadership across active and planned trials. The individual will deliver hands‑on scientific oversight of ongoing studies, including regular site visits to investigators to foster strong scientific engagement, ensure protocol adherence, and maintain clinical alignment. In addition, this position will cultivate and manage impactful scientific and business relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), helping to shape study strategy, enhance trial execution, and elevate Draig’s visibility within the broader medical community.

Support the execution of clinical studies supporting Draig’s product pipeline:

Review and interpret clinical data on an ongoing basis to ensure data quality and interpretability, and scientific consistency. Participate in the blinded data review (BDA) of the clinical data.

Conduct regular site visits to engage with investigators and site staff, build relationships, and ensure alignment with protocol objectives and scientific rationale.

Collaborate closely with clinical operations, medical monitors, data management, biostatistics, and other functions (internal and external) throughout the lifecycle of the clinical trial.

Contribute to the development of study synopsis, study protocols, clinical study reports, INDs, NDAs, and their related activities.

Organize and participate in scientific advisory committees and KOL meetings.

Support safety surveillance, including reviewing adverse events and participating in safety review meetings.

Assist Clinical Operations in study site selection.

Assist with the development of publications, abstracts, and presentations related to study data.

Plan for the growth scenario within the functional group and may manage other Clinical Scientists members.

Education and Experience Critical requirement:

a strong clinical background in neuroscience or psychiatry and thrives in a fast‑paced biotech environment.

Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent) in a scientific or clinical discipline required; neuroscience or psychiatry focus strongly preferred.

At least 6 years’ experience in a Clinical Scientist role in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry. Management of people is a plus. For a Clinical Scientist, at least two years’ experience in MDD.

Experience supporting clinical development programs in psychiatry trials.

Willingness and ability to travel regularly (up to 30%) and, as directed by business needs, to clinical sites across the U.S. and Europe.

Strong understanding of GCP and regulatory requirements.

Experience interacting with clinical KOLs in psychiatry or CNS.

Familiarity with depression scales (e.g., MADRS, HAM-D, PHQ‑9).

Experience with digital endpoints, ePRO, or decentralized trials is a plus.

Strategic thinker with excellent execution and communication abilities.

Ability to work cross‑functionally and independently in a fast‑moving environment.

Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.

Collaboration Embodies and promotes collaboration and works effectively with others across the organization to achieve goals. Demonstrates proficient cross‑company communication, cultural sensitivity, and partnership in interactions with others. Involves others in decisions and plans and credits them for their contributions and accomplishments.

Relationship Building Establishes and maintains strong internal and external relationships. Respects and relates well to management, colleagues, peers, and direct reports. Champions a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion that values and respects individuals. Earns the respect of others through principled leadership, sound business ethics, and authenticity.

Draig Therapeutics, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. It does not discriminate against any applicant because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service, or any other class protected by state or federal law.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Project Management

Industries

Public Health and Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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