Director, Externally Sponsored Research
$211,000–$264,000 year
HybridRedwood City, California, United States
Job Summary
Oversee end-to-end externally sponsored research processes for a specific disease area, including proposal review, approval, funding, and execution. Lead cross-functional scientific committees to ensure scientific rigor, compliance, and alignment with company and external regulatory guidelines. Partner with Medical Strategy, Clinical Operations, and other teams to drive program execution, while directly supervising the assigned ESR manager. Represent the ESR program within the organization and build relationships with external investigators, KOLs, and the medical community. Maintain milestone tracking, study reporting, and data dissemination to optimize program scalability and operational efficiency.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced scientific or medical degree (PhD, PharmD, MD)
- 10+ years of experience in Medical Affairs and ESRs within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
- Proven ability to develop and execute medical research strategies aligned with company and scientific priorities
- Experience in ESR program leadership, including proposal review, funding allocation, and study execution
- Ability to navigate cross-functional partnerships with Legal, Compliance, Regulatory, and Clinical teams
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to assess research proposals for scientific merit and alignment
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills to engage internal and external stakeholders effectively
- Deep knowledge of global regulatory requirements for Medical Affairs, including FDA, EMA, ICH, GVP, and industry best practices
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience in oncology, precision medicine, or targeted therapies
- Familiarity with digital tools and platforms for grant submissions and ESR management
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