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New · posted Oct 31

Janux Therapeutics · Biotechnology

Vice President / Senior Vice President, Clinical Development (AID)

  • San Diego, CA
  • Hybrid
  • Full-time
  • VP & Executive
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Pay$350K–$450K
ScheduleMon–Fri
LocationSan Diego, CA
LevelVP & Executive
FunctionClinical Development
DeadlineOpen until filled

The role

The Vice President/Senior Vice President, Clinical Development will serve as the strategic clinical leader for Janux’s expanding autoimmune pipeline, driving the vision and execution of clinical development programs in autoimmune diseases. This leader, reporting to the CEO, will shape the company’s entry into autoimmune diseases, leveraging a differentiated platform to address significant unmet needs. The VP/SVP will be responsible for high-level strategy, portfolio leadership, and thought partnership with internal and external stakeholders, while ensuring clinical integrity through oversight of medical monitoring.

What you need

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • MD or DO with subspecialty in immunology, autoimmune diseases, or related fields.
  • Demonstrated success as a senior clinical leader (e.g., therapeutic area head, franchise lead) in large pharma or biotech, with broad immunology experience.
  • Proven track record of strategic leadership in clinical development, portfolio management, and cross-functional team building.
  • Innovative, entrepreneurial mindset; experience driving change and building new capabilities.
  • Deep understanding of early drug development, clinical trial processes, and regulatory requirements in immunology/inflammation.
  • Exceptional communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong ability to critically evaluate data, literature, and presentations.
  • High level of communication skills is expected.

    • Job Type: Full-time

    Skills named in this posting

    What you'll do

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Set and execute the strategic vision for clinical development in autoimmune diseases, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and maximizing portfolio value.
  • Lead cross-functional teams in the design and implementation of clinical development strategies, focusing on innovation, differentiation, and speed to market.
  • Oversee clinical program execution at a strategic level, delegating operational and hands-on responsibilities to clinical teams and direct reports.
  • Maintain ultimate accountability for medical monitoring, ensuring patient safety and clinical integrity, but delegate day-to-day monitoring activities to appropriate team members.
  • Provide expert guidance and strategic input on clinical trial design, regulatory strategy, and data interpretation.
  • Serve as the primary medical and scientific spokesperson for the immunology franchise, internally and externally.
  • Cultivate relationships with key opinion leaders, investigators, and external partners to advance Janux’s immunology pipeline.
  • Drive organizational growth, talent development, and succession planning within the clinical development function.
  • Other duties as deemed essential

    • Pay

    $350,000 – $450,000 a year

    Employer provided
    How this compares

    ·             Annual targeted bonus %

    ·             Annual bonus program

    ·             Incentive stock option plan

    ·             401k plan with flat non-elective employer contribution

    ·             Comprehensive medical insurance with 90-100% employer-paid premiums

    ·             Dental and vision insurance

    ·             HSA, FSA, and supplemental insurance plans (life, disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity)

    ·             Unlimited PTO

    ·             Generous holiday schedule; includes summer and winter company shutdown

    ·             Relocation assistance

    Where you'll work

    San Diego, CAHybridOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)

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    Schedule and working conditions

    Days

    Shift5 days a week

    ·             Monday to Friday

    Work authorization

    ·             United States (Required)

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    From the posting

    About Janux

    Work Location

    ·             Hybrid preferred in San Diego office. Remote permitted upon approval, with ability to travel up to 25% for meetings or site visits as required.

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    Job intelligence

    The context around this role

    Live data · October 31, 2026

    Salary intelligence

    How the pay compares

    This role's midpoint is 11% above the US median for Clinical Development roles at this level.

    This roleEmployer provided

    $350,000 to $450,000 a year

    VP & Executive roles in the US9 roles publishing pay

    Middle half $340,000 to $400,000, median $360,000
    Annual base pay
    Annual base payLowMedianHigh
    This role$350,000—$450,000
    All US$340,000$360,000$400,000

    This role: Janux Therapeutics's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Clinical Development roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 31, 2026. Nothing is estimated.

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    Where this role sits in Clinical Development

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    Skills DNA

    What this role leans on

    How many of the posting's 4 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.

    Documentation and SOPs: 2 linesInvestigations and CAPA: 1 lineRegulatory submissions: 1 lineClinical trial conduct: 3 linesCollaboration and leadership: 3 linesDocumentationInvestigationsSubmissionsClinical trialsTeamwork
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    • Collaboration and leadership3
    • Documentation and SOPs2
    • Investigations and CAPA1
    • Regulatory submissions1

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    • Regulatory1 20%

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