Vice President, Clinical Development, Neurology

Vice President, Clinical Development, Neurology

BlueRock Therapeutics, a leading engineered cell therapy company pioneering a new generation of cellular medicines, is seeking a visionary leader to join our team as Vice President, Head of Neurology Clinical Development. In this highly visible role, you will lead the clinical strategy and execution for our neurology cell therapy programs from IND-enabling studies through clinical development and regulatory submissions.

Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, you will build and lead cross-functional teams, collaborate with internal and external partners, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of cell therapy for neurological diseases.

This position can be based in Cambridge, MA or New York City, NY, with remote or hybrid work arrangements available.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for BlueRock's neurology pipeline, including bemdaneprocel (DA01), DA02, MG0X, and future programs targeting Parkinson's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders.
• Serve as the primary clinical expert and thought leader internally and externally for neurology clinical development.
• Design and oversee execution of clinical studies, including protocol development, study reports, and regulatory submissions (IND, BLA).
• Lead the translation of preclinical findings into clinical strategy and execution.
• Build, inspire, and lead high-performing, cross-functional teams (research, regulatory, CMC, clinical operations, IP, etc.) in a dynamic, matrixed environment.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and scientific excellence.
• Establish and maintain relationships with leading academic collaborators, investigators, and thought leaders in neurology, cell and gene therapy, and translational medicine.
• Represent BlueRock at key scientific and medical conferences.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues at our parent company Bayer.
• Lead clinical content and contribute to overall strategy for regulatory interactions and submissions, ensuring alignment with global standards and regulatory authorities (FDA, EMA, PMDA, etc.).
• Mentor and develop Medical Directors and Clinical Development Scientists, fostering innovation, teamwork, and excellence.
• Provide clinical perspective to overall business strategy, integrating commercial, competitive, and scientific viewpoints.
• Champion the development and implementation of novel clinical trial designs and methods in neurology and cell therapy.

Minimum Requirements

$350,000 - $400,000 a year

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