Vice President, Clinical (Research & Development)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Sabin Vaccine Institute. We are currently looking for a Vice President, Clinical (Research & Development) in the United States.

This executive role leads clinical development strategy for vaccine candidates, overseeing all clinical operations from early to late-stage trials within a mission-driven environment focused on global vaccine innovation. As a key member of the R&D leadership team, you will direct cross-functional collaboration, regulatory interactions, and program execution while managing teams and external partnerships. The role demands a strategic mindset and strong scientific expertise to ensure successful clinical development and regulatory approval in a highly impactful and collaborative setting.

Accountabilities:

• Lead clinical development strategy and execution for vaccine candidates across all trial phases, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Manage clinical teams, consultants, and cross-functional partners to drive clinical operations, safety, data management, and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as the primary clinical representative in interactions with investigators, regulatory bodies, partners, and funders.
• Oversee design and implementation of clinical trial protocols, safety surveillance, and reporting.
• Support business development activities including due diligence, pipeline expansion, and funding applications.
• Contribute to R&D leadership by setting strategic priorities, managing budgets, and mentoring staff.

• Medical Doctor (MD) degree or equivalent with a minimum of 16 years’ experience, including 10+ years in vaccine clinical development.
• Extensive expertise managing global clinical trials, especially in low- and middle-income countries preferred.
• Deep knowledge of FDA regulations, ICH/GCP guidelines, and vaccine clinical trial best practices.
• Proven success leading high-performing teams and securing regulatory approvals.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience with government or philanthropic funding processes preferred.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $325,000 to $365,000, based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Flexible spending accounts and employer-paid life and disability insurance.
• Eleven paid holidays plus a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Employer 401(k) matching program.
• Supportive, mission-driven work environment promoting innovation and collaboration.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.
When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.
The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.
Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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