Vacancy at Draig Therapeutics Ltd
Director of Clinical Sciences
US or UK based
Vacancy listed
08/09/2025
Application deadline
22/11/2025
Details
Director of Clinical Scientists
About Draig Therapeutics
Draig Therapeutics is focused on developing medicines to address unmet medical needs in neuropsychiatric disorders by developing highly targeted neuromodulators that redefine the known treatment paradigm. The company has recently launched in stealth mode and is advancing a multi-asset pipeline, with the lead asset completing Phase 1 and preparing for Phase 2.
Role Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Clinical Scientists to join our Clinical Development team, supporting clinical trials with Draig’s product pipeline. This role will provide scientific oversight of ongoing clinical studies, and will involve frequent site visits to investigators to ensure scientific engagement and clinical alignment. In addition, this position will be heavily involved with developing scientific and business relationships with KOLs. The ideal candidate has a strong clinical background in neuroscience or psychiatry, and thrives in a fast-paced biotech environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the execution of clinical studies supporting Draig’s product pipeline.
- Collaborate closely with clinical operations, medical monitors, data management, biostatistics and other functions (internal and external) throughout the lifecycle of the clinical trial.
- Conduct regular site visits to engage with investigators and site staff, build relationships, and ensure alignment with protocol objectives and scientific rationale.
- 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.
- 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.
- Assist with the development of publications, abstracts, and presentations related to study data.
- Plan for the growth scenario within the functional group and manage other Clinical Scientists personnel as a result.
Qualifications and key 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.
- Experience supporting clinical development programs in psychiatry trials.
- Late stage development (Phase 2/3) required.
- Willingness and ability to travel regularly (up to 20%) and as directed by business needs, to clinical sites across the U.S. and Europe.
- Strong understanding of GCP and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and independently in a fast-moving environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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:
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Willingness to travel as directed by business needs.
Why Join Draig Therapeutics?
- Opportunity to make a significant impact in a new biotech company.
- Collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Remote working with regular team meetings in Cardiff
Notes
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