Associate Director of Clinical Sciences

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 review of adverse events and participation in safety review meetings.
• Assist Clinical Operations in study site selection.
• Aid in 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.

Requirements

• 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 Clinical Scientist, at least two years’ experience in MDD.
• Experience supporting clinical development programs in psychiatry trials.
• Late-stage development (Phase 2/3) required.
• 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.

Preferred Skills

• 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.

What Success Looks Like

• Flawless Clinical Data Integrity: High-quality, timely ongoing review and interpretation of Phase 2/3 data, ensuring scientific consistency, robust safety surveillance, and successful blinded data reviews (BDR) that keep trials inspection-ready.
• Strong Scientific Stakeholder Engagement: Trusted, high-impact relationships built with trial site investigators, key opinion leaders (KOLs) in psychiatry, and internal cross-functional teams to drive protocol alignment and optimize study execution.
• High-Quality Clinical Deliverables: Timely and precise contribution to critical clinical documents (protocols, investigator brochures, clinical study reports) and regulatory submissions (INDs/NDAs) that directly advance Draig's neuropsychiatric pipeline.

Location

Metro Boston

Benefits

• Customized and competitive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision
• US: Healthcare Saving Account for medical and dependent care expenses
• US: Eligible from the first day for 401K
• US & UK: A robust package of Draig-paid insurance coverage, including life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability
• Generous vacation allotment

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.