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While anchored in early clinical development, this leader holds accountability across the full clinical development continuum - from first-in-human through late-stage trials and registration - ensuring seamless strategic continuity as programs advance. A primary focus of this role is to create an adaptable early development clinical strategy to support innovative trials that require creative, forward-thinking approaches to study design, endpoints, and operational strategy. Equally critical is building and sustaining a high-performing clinical development organization: attracting top talent, cultivating the next generation of clinical leaders, and fostering a culture of scientific rigor, accountability, and continuous learning. This leader will challenge conventional paradigms, applying rigorous scientific judgment and out-of-the-box thinking to inform key development decisions across all stages.\nThis position will oversee Clinical Sciences, Clinical Operations, Biostats/Data Mgmt and will partner cross-functionally with Regulatory Affairs, Translational Sciences, Medical Affairs, Commercial, Innovation lab, Finance and Legal to drive efficient and scientifically rigorous clinical work. This person will also work closely with the Business Development team and will be involved in clinical due diligence.\nLet’s talk about some of the key responsibilities of the role:\nMaintains an active, hands-on role in clinical strategy and execution, directly contributing to protocol development, study design decisions, data interpretation, and cross-functional problem solving that can rapidly and robustly assess proof-of-concept in early trials\nProvides leadership and strategic oversight in the determination of study strategy, objectives, scope and schedule to meet business needs; align the team on common priorities and initiatives\nBuilds, develops, and retains a world-class Clinical Development team; establishes clear role expectations, performance standards, and growth pathways that attract exceptional talent and reduce attrition; actively mentors and sponsors emerging clinical leaders, providing hands-on coaching, stretch assignments, and deliberate succession planning to grow the organization’s long-term leadership depth\nEnsures the leadership team is kept informed of study progress and that all critical issues are appropriately escalated within the organization\nFosters a close partnership with CMO and Medical Affairs team on all studies, from study design, site selection to KOL partnerships and BD Due Diligence.\nFosters a close partnership with Innovation Lab Leadership and help advance IL programs into Early Development and beyond\nKey Partner to BD in all due diligence for clinical assessment and development pathways along with appropriate risk assessment\nExhibits and fosters key leadership competencies, including an innovative mindset, strong business acumen, an outcome-driven orientation, and a commitment to growing and expanding the capabilities and capacity of the team\nDrives innovation by identifying and integrating cutting-edge technologies and methodologies into early development clinical trial design\nShapes clinical plans including timelines, budgets and oversight of clinical teams\nRepresents the company with investigators, regulators and executive leadership\nDrive contributions focused on generating information that supports safe use, patient targeting, and clinical/commercial positioning\nReviews and interprets clinical data across all development stages - with particular depth in early and mid-stage studies - applying flexible analytical frameworks and innovative data evaluation strategies to generate insights that accelerate decision-making and de-risk late-stage investment\nServe as a senior leader, participating in the broader leadership team and guiding strategic decisions\nActively partners with Regulatory Affairs, Translational Sciences, Operations, Medical Affairs, BD and Commercial teams to drive company and asset strategy\nShapes and sustains a high-performance team culture grounded in scientific excellence, psychological safety, and a shared commitment to patients; instils accountability while creating an environment where bold ideas are encouraged, tested rigorously, and translated into actionable clinical decisions\nOversees full-stage clinical development strategy - from Phase 1 through registrational trials - ensuring that the scientific rigor and adaptive thinking applied in early development translate effectively into robust late-stage programs; provides key connectivity between early exploratory work and the disciplined execution required for regulatory approval\nFactors for Success: \nAdvanced degree(s) in relevant field (e.g. PharmD, MD, PhD) with deep experience and demonstrated success in early clinical development\nExperience in ophthalmology is preferred; dermatology, inflammatory diseases or infectious diseases a plus.\nMinimum of 15 years of biotech/pharmaceutical industry based clinical experience with broad exposure across all clinical development stages (Phase 1 through registration) and demonstrated hands-on experience designing and executing early proof-of-concept and Phase 1 clinical trials\nAbility to communicate complex scientific concepts across internal and external audiences, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams\nEstablished strategic leadership track record with evidence of excellent people management experience, problem solving, collaboration, and cross functional leadership\nDemonstrated track record of mentoring and developing clinical leaders; known for creating environments where high-potential scientists and physicians grow into senior decision-makers, and for building teams that consistently outperform in both scientific quality and execution speed\nPrior experience in clinical development at a start-up or small pharmaceutical company preferred\nDemonstrated ability to develop and execute drug development strategic plans, to develop contingency plans, to provide technical and strategic advice, and to meet milestones and budgets.\nMust be willing to be “hands on” and delve into details\nLeadership Competencies - This role requires mastery of the Tarsus Leadership Competencies for Leading Teams, including:\nEmpowering Others - Fosters empowerment by aligning authority with accountability, developing leaders’ decision-making capability, and creating systems that support performance and growth.\nEmotional Intelligence - Foster trust and psychological safety, navigating complex interpersonal dynamics with compassion and accountability, and adapting leadership style to support others while maintaining composure under pressure.\nGrows Capacity - Builds organizational capacity by developing talent systems, coaching cultures, and strategic partnerships that grow leadership strength and prepare the next generation of leaders. \nBusiness Acumen - Demonstrates strong business acumen by anticipating market dynamics and using financial and strategic insight to guide investments, manage risk, and align priorities with long-term organizational value. \nInnovative Mindset and Action - Demonstrates an innovative mindset by championing new ideas, investing in enabling systems and partnerships, and translating innovation into sustainable growth and organizational resilience.\nA Few Other Details Worth Mentioning: \nThe position will be based in our beautiful Irvine office, complete with onsite gym, pool, snacks, drinks, and occasional catered meals. We provide a hybrid work environment. Remote work is an option.\nWe are passionate about our culture! Our Tarsans live our values of commitment to patients, empowerment to champion innovation, and teamwork to amplify impact!\nThis position reports directly to our COO.\nTravel is required - up to 40%\nAt Tarsus, we understand the importance of attracting and retaining top talent. The expected base pay range for this position is $300,000 - $420,000 plus bonus, stock equity, and comprehensive benefits. The base pay range reflects the target range for this position, but individual pay will be determined by additional factors such as job-related skills, experience and relevant education or training. Our benefits include health, dental and vision insurance benefits to ensure your well-being. We believe in work-life balance and offer generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and personal days. For more details regarding Tarsus benefits, please visit: https://eb.alliant.com/26tarsusbenefitssnapshot.\nTarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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