Vice President, Clinical Development & Operations

About the role

Lumanity is seeking a Vice President, Clinical Development & Operations to join our Clinical & Regulatory team. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an accomplished clinical development expert who brings deep technical expertise, strong biopharma industry experience, and a proven track record in consulting and business development. The VP will play a critical role in shaping the future direction and growth of our Clinical & Regulatory practice while serving as a trusted strategic advisor to pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Client Partnership
  • Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to pharmaceutical and biotechnology C-suite executives, clinical leaders, and other senior functional stakeholders.
  • Shape enterprise-level clinical development strategies spanning multiple assets, indications, development programs, and corporate initiatives.
  • Provide authoritative guidance on complex clinical development and operational challenges, helping clients make critical decisions across the development lifecycle.
  • Partner with colleagues across Lumanity to develop and deliver integrated, cross-functional solutions that address clients' most complex business and clinical needs.
  • Build and strengthen long-term executive relationships that position Lumanity as a strategic partner rather than a traditional consulting provider.
• Commercial Leadership & Growth
  • Partner with the SVP & Practice Lead to support the Clinical & Regulatory practice's P&L, revenue growth, and profitability objectives.
  • Originate and expand client relationships, identifying opportunities to grow existing accounts and develop new business.
  • Lead pursuit strategies for complex, high-value engagements, from opportunity identification through proposal development and close.
  • Drive personal and team business development performance while mentoring and developing commercial capabilities across the practice.
  • Translate market and client needs into differentiated consulting opportunities and sustainable sources of growth.
• Delivery Excellence & Team Leadership
  • Build and scale the team's capabilities, capacity, and expertise in alignment with Lumanity's strategic objectives.
  • Provide senior oversight and leadership on complex client engagements, ensuring high-quality, impactful deliverables and exceptional client experiences.
  • Establish and reinforce delivery standards that balance client value, quality, efficiency, and profitability.
  • Develop and execute talent strategies that support succession planning, mentorship, and the development of next-generation clinical strategy and consulting capabilities.
  • Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture across teams and geographies.
• Practice Strategy & Innovation
  • Partner with the SVP & Practice Lead to translate changes in the clinical development landscape into new growth opportunities and areas of competitive differentiation.
  • Develop compelling points of view on emerging issues in clinical development and operations that shape industry thinking and strengthen Lumanity's market position.
  • Evolve consulting methodologies, frameworks, and approaches to address emerging client challenges.
  • Identify and develop new service offerings that anticipate the evolving needs of pharmaceutical and biotechnology organizations.
  • Collaborate across Lumanity's practices to identify opportunities for innovation and integrated solutions.
• Market Presence & External Influence
  • Represent Lumanity at industry forums, conferences, and other external events to strengthen the firm's reputation and visibility.
  • Build a strong external network across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and broader life sciences ecosystem.
  • Monitor industry and competitive trends and translate market insights into recommendations for practice strategy, positioning, and service development.
  • Contribute to thought leadership and other external content that establishes Lumanity as an authoritative voice in clinical development strategy.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in clinical development, clinical operations, biopharma, life sciences consulting, or a related field, with significant experience operating at a senior leadership level.
• Demonstrated expertise in clinical development strategy and/or clinical operations, ideally spanning multiple stages of the drug development lifecycle and therapeutic areas.
• 10+ years of experience in a client-facing consulting, advisory, or professional services environment, with demonstrated responsibility for leading complex engagements and advising senior biopharma stakeholders.
• Proven track record of business development and revenue generation, including originating opportunities, developing senior client relationships, leading proposals/pursuits, and expanding accounts.
• Experience with P&L, financial, or commercial accountability, including managing project economics, profitability, and/or revenue targets.
• Demonstrated success building and leading high-performing teams, including hiring, mentoring, succession planning, and developing organizational capabilities.
• Established network and credibility with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, particularly among senior clinical development, R&D, or executive stakeholders.
• Experience developing new consulting offerings, methodologies, or market propositions and translating industry trends into commercial opportunities.
• Demonstrated external presence through industry conferences, publications, thought leadership, professional organizations, or other forums is strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus bonus scheme
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Flexible paid time off program + 10 paid holidays
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
• Health savings account option with employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Company-paid life insurance coverage at 1.5x annual salary
• Paid parental leave and more