[Hiring] Senior Director, Clinical Development @Piper Companies

Role Description

Piper Companies is seeking a Senior Director, Clinical Development (CNS) to provide strategic portfolio leadership across complex global clinical development programs within a leading Clinical Research Organization (CRO). The Senior Director will oversee high-profile CNS portfolios, drive client success, support commercial growth initiatives, and lead cross-functional teams responsible for delivering exceptional clinical development outcomes.

Location: Remote

Work Arrangement: Fully Remote with occasional travel for sponsor governance meetings, bid defenses, and leadership initiatives.

Responsibilities of the Senior Director, Clinical Development (CNS):

• Provide executive oversight for multiple global CNS clinical development programs and portfolios.
• Serve as a strategic partner to sponsor leadership teams and executive stakeholders.
• Lead portfolio governance, resource planning, risk management, and strategic program execution activities.
• Support business development initiatives including proposal strategy, bid defenses, and client presentations.
• Maintain accountability for portfolio performance, quality, timelines, financial metrics, and client satisfaction.
• Oversee financial forecasting, budget performance, profitability, and KPI tracking across assigned programs.
• Lead and mentor Project Directors, Program Leaders, and Project Management teams.
• Partner with Clinical Operations, Data Management, Biometrics, Regulatory Affairs, and Medical teams to ensure successful delivery of global clinical programs.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen sponsor relationships and expand strategic accounts.
• Drive organizational excellence through leadership development, coaching, and succession planning initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Life Sciences, Clinical Research, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in clinical research, including 10+ years in project management, portfolio management, or clinical development leadership roles.
• Deep expertise within CNS clinical development.
• Experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and CRO environments strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of clinical trials, drug development, and regulatory requirements including ICH-GCP.
• Proven experience leading large, complex clinical development programs and global cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated success managing executive-level client relationships and stakeholder governance.
• Strong business development experience including proposal strategy, bid defenses, account growth, and client retention.
• Proven people leadership experience managing Directors, Project Managers, and portfolio leadership teams.
• Financial management experience including budget ownership, forecasting, profitability, and KPI oversight.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance client success, operational excellence, and organizational growth.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $260,000 - $380,000 base salary
• Target Bonus: 25%
• Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holidays, and Retirement Benefits
• Executive Leadership Opportunity within a Growing Global CRO

Company Description

This job opens for applications on 11/03/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.