[Remote] Director / Senior Director, Clinical Development Scientist at Abata Therapeutics

The Director/Senior Director, Clinical Development Scientist will serve as the scientific lead on assigned Phase III/late-stage trial(s), defining protocols and endpoints, authoring or reviewing regulatory-relevant documents, and ensuring protocol integrity and compliance. They will collaborate cross-functionally with clinical operations, biostatistics, regulatory, and safety teams to drive operational feasibility, site selection, study start-up, and execution across regions. Responsibilities include overseeing safety and efficacy data monitoring, identifying trends, supporting medical monitoring, working with DSMBs/DMCs, and ensuring timely reporting and regulatory compliance. The role involves supporting and contributing to the development and refinement of the overall Clinical Development Plan and associated evidence generation strategy. Maintaining and applying knowledge of disease biology, competitive landscape, therapeutic modalities, and regulatory/scientific advancements relevant to the therapeutic area is key. Facilitating external relationships with sites, investigators, KOLs, CROs, and regulatory agencies is expected. The individual will provide mentorship, guidance, and scientific oversight to team members on scientific content and trial execution. Producing and supporting publications, presentations, and internal/external communications of trial findings and strategic insights is also part of the role. The position requires the ability to travel 15-20%.