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Clinical Research Director, Immunology & Inflammation (Rheumatology)

0-2 years
$201,000 – $335,000
10 Sept. 12, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title

Clinical Research Director – Immunology & Inflammation (Rheumatology)

Location

  • Cambridge, Massachusetts

  • Morristown, New Jersey

Salary Range

USD 201,000 – 335,000


About the Job

Are you ready to shape the future of medicine?
The race is on to accelerate drug discovery and development to bring life-changing solutions to patients and their families.

We are seeking a Clinical Research Director (CRD) for the Immunology & Inflammation (I&I) Therapeutic Area, with a strong focus on Rheumatology. This role will play a key part in developing innovative therapies for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, driving both clinical strategy and operational excellence.


Position Overview

The Clinical Research Director (CRD) is responsible for:

  • Designing and executing the clinical development plan (CDP) in alignment with project strategy.

  • Gaining governance endorsement and ensuring successful execution of clinical programs.

  • Advancing scientific and clinical knowledge in rheumatology and immunology.

  • Incorporating innovative methodologies and proactively driving study execution.


Main Responsibilities

  • Clinical Development Leadership

    • Lead the design, review, and execution of clinical development plans.

    • Ensure strategic alignment with overall project goals.

    • Collaborate with clinical operations teams to ensure high-quality study execution.

  • Scientific Advancement

    • Advance understanding of immunology and rheumatologic diseases.

    • Apply and integrate emerging scientific methodologies into study design.

    • Stay updated on therapeutic advances and regulatory trends.

  • Operational Excellence

    • Drive timely and efficient clinical study execution.

    • Partner across functions to maintain compliance with ICH/GCP and company SOPs.

    • Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.

  • Cross-functional Collaboration

    • Work with internal stakeholders (R&D, regulatory, operations) to achieve program milestones.

    • Engage with external experts, investigators, and advisory boards.

    • Represent the program in governance and scientific forums.


Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Experience: Proven expertise in clinical research within immunology and rheumatology.

  • Skills: Strong leadership, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration.

  • Knowledge: Deep understanding of autoimmune and inflammatory disease pathways.

  • Compliance: Strong grasp of ICH/GCP guidelines and regulatory requirements.

  • Mindset: Innovative, proactive, and passionate about advancing science to improve patient lives.