Clinical Research Program Director in Cellular Therapy and Biologics for Non-Oncology Diseases (Immunology and Immunotherapy)

Job description

The Clinical Research Program Director will lead the operational, regulatory, financial, and strategic coordination of a clinical and translational immunology research portfolio focused on the development and clinical implementation of cellular therapies for non-oncologic diseases. This role bridges basic science, translational research, and clinical trials, with a strong emphasis on regulatory execution, including IND submissions to the FDA for both drug and cellular therapy products. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in academic clinical research environments, IND-enabling activities, and early-phase clinical trials, and is comfortable managing complex, multi-stakeholder programs involving investigators, regulatory bodies, and institutional committees. Why Join Us: This is a unique opportunity to help build and scale a cutting-edge translational immunology program advancing cellular therapies beyond oncology into new therapeutic areas. The Clinical Research Program Director will organize a hub-and-spoke model, within the Lipschultz Precision Immunology Institute at Icahn School of Medicine (PrIISM) serving as the central coordinating hub and clinical departments/division...