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About the Role

The Senior Manager/Director Clinical Operations will oversee and manage up to 2 early phase clinical programs in collaboration with a Clinical Research Organization (CRO).

Responsibilities

• Create and execute clinical operational strategic plans aligned with product strategy and resource allocation.
• Develop study feasibility, cost estimates, and provide input into contracts and work/change orders.
• Analyze tools and processes to support outsourcing efforts.
• Track clinical program study finances and monthly accruals.
• Review and approve clinical site and vendor invoices.
• Build, develop, and train internal staff and external vendors.
• Structure the department for enhanced efficiency.
• Create a highly engaged work environment to attract and retain qualified clinical operations professionals.
• Develop and ensure compliance with SOPs, guidelines, FDA regulations, and ICH GCP guidelines.
• Oversee and maintain relationships with Contract Research Organizations, vendors, and investigative sites.
• Participate in clinical operations and study team meetings.
• Maintain a high level of professional expertise through familiarity with clinical literature, therapeutic area knowledge, current medical practice, and pharmaceutical regulations.

Requirements

• B.A./B.S. required; M.S., PhD, PharmD, MD or other related advanced scientific degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years for manager and 12 years for director level with progressive advancement within clinical operations in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
• Flexible and dynamic interpersonal approach.
• Entrepreneurial by nature.
• Collaborative team player who works well with physicians, scientists, managers, peers, and staff.
• Ability to manage in a consensus environment through teamwork, trust, and shared expectations.
• Ability to influence the strategic direction of complex global clinical operations issues.
• Ability to solicit information, listen well, persuade others, make important decisions, and shape outcomes.

Location

• South San Francisco
• Remote

Work Type

• Remote
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Senior Manager
• Director

Education Level

• B.A./B.S.
• M.S.
• PhD
• PharmD
• MD

Salary/Compensations

• $180,000 - $250,000

Benefits

• Annual bonus
• Equity
• Generous benefits package

About the Company

• Lycia Therapeutics is a biotechnology company using its proprietary lysosomal targeting chimera (LYTAC) platform to discover and develop best-in-class therapeutics that degrade extracellular and membrane-bound proteins.
• These proteins drive a wide range of difficult-to-treat diseases, including autoimmune and inflammatory conditions.
• Lycia was established in 2019 in collaboration with academic founder and Nobel Laureate Carolyn Bertozzi, Ph.D., professor of chemistry and HHMI investigator at Stanford University.
• In June, 2026, Lycia Therapeutics completed a $75 million Series D financing to advance its pipeline of LYTAC extracellular protein degraders into the clinic.
• Lycia is headquartered in South San Francisco.
• Visit https://lyciatx.com/ for more information.

Equal Opportunity

• We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
• We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.