Director, Strategic Development

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Who We Are

We are the first publicly-traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to take the form of a public benefit corporation. Our public benefit purpose is to provide a brighter future for patients through the development of novel pharmaceutical therapies; and technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs.

United Therapeutics (Nasdaq : UTHR ) seeks to travel down the corridors of indifference to develop treatments for rare, deadly diseases. We were founded in 1996 by a family seeking a cure for their daughter's pulmonary arterial hypertension ( PAH ). Today, we have six FDA-approved therapies that treat PAH, pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease ( PH-ILD ) and neuroblastoma, a rare pediatric cancer. Our near-term pipeline seeks to develop additional therapies for PAH and pulmonary fibrosis ( PF ).

The cure for end-stage life-threatening diseases like PAH, PH-ILD, PF, and many others is an organ transplant, but only a small percentage of donated organs are available to address the vast need. For this reason, we are working to create manufactured organs to address the shortage of kidneys, hearts, lungs, and livers available for transplant. We believe an unlimited supply of tolerable, transplantable organs will eliminate the transplant waiting list and cure end-stage organ diseases for which transplant is not currently an option.

Who You Are

The Director, Strategic Development will support development and execution of clinical development strategy for all assigned programs from inception (Phase 1-3) to successful product approval by the FDA and other regulatory agencies.

Design and review clinical protocols, data analysis plans, interpretation of results, clinical study reports, and supporting work for sections of regulatory submissions, such as, INDs, CTAs, NDAs, MAAs and regulatory agency briefing packages, etc.

Prepare, present, and defend complex aspects of protocol design and / or study data at investigator and internal meetings

Prepare and review draft abstracts and manuscripts for publication in consultation with other team members / collaborators

Assist in researching and drafting of sections or entire documents, as assigned, such as DSURs, other study reports and documents, investigator brochures, etc.

Critically analyze and synthesize complex information from reviews of the scientific / clinical literature

Collaborate with Medical Science Liaisons and other company staff in identifying key partners for future research studies / projects

Manage and support Clinical Operations resources in evaluating, selecting, and engaging research-oriented investigative sites for company-sponsored studies and future research projects

Attend appropriate external scientific events to maintain awareness of research activities and represent a project and / or the company

Participate in cross-functional teams, departmental meetings, and regulatory meetings

Offer scientific insights into therapeutic areas and disease specific information as required

For this role you will need

Minimum Requirements

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) , PharmD, MPH, or RN in life sciences

10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical / biotech industry clinical research / development with a PhD or PharmD or

12+ years of experience in pharmaceutical / biotech industry clinical research / development with a MPH or RN

Experience with development of clinical trial protocols, CSRs, abstracts, and manuscripts

Experience in the preparation of regulatory applications (e.g. IND, CTA, NDA, MAA, and agency meeting packages)

Knowledge of GCP and regulatory guidelines

Knowledge of clinical science as applicable to drug development

Medical, scientific, and / or regulatory writing experience

Excellent interpersonal communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation)

Ability to thrive as both a manager and a team member

Ability to simultaneously manage activities associated with multiple clinical trials and programs with short timelines

Strong analytical skills

Ability to speak and write in English fluently

Attention to detail and a commitment to high quality and on-time deliverables are key success factors

Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to perform Literature searches for specific research questions and collate published literature in a succinct manner

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years of experience in applied (clinical or discovery) research with a focus on pulmonary diseases

5+ years of experience in specialization in cardiopulmonary disease, such as, PH, COPD, IPF, CF, etc.

Experience in making presentations to a wide audience on research conducted and authoring manuscripts

Experience in drug development for orphan diseases

Experience in Clinical development of Pulmonary diseases

Experience with creating and querying databases as assigned

Clinical research / development / specialty in cardio-pulmonary disease, such as, PH, COPD, IPF, CF, etc.

Job Location

This hybrid role is located in Durham, NC, and requires at least four in-office days a week. Expected travel for this role is up to 25%

At United Therapeutics, our mission and vision are one. We use our enthusiasm, creativity, and persistence to innovate for the unmet medical needs of our patients and to benefit our other stakeholders. We are bold and unconventional. We have fun, we do good.

Eligible employees may participate in the Company's comprehensive benefits suite of programs, including medical / dental / vision / prescription coverage, employee wellness resources, savings plans (401k and ESPP), paid time off & paid parental leave benefits, disability benefits, and more. For additional information on Company benefits, please visit

United Therapeutics Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

We strive to be an organization that engages the minds, hearts, and most spirited efforts of each of our employees. Our sense of purpose transforms what we do from work into mission, occupation into vocation and achievement into success.

We challenge our employees with innovative and revolutionary projects, offer an environment which fosters high-level job performance and provide a highly competitive total rewards package. This is what makes United Therapeutics a stimulating place to work.