Director, Clinical Operations - AAV

Rocket Pharma is a fully integrated, late-stage biotechnology company dedicated to advancing gene therapies with curative potential for patients suffering from rare and life-threatening diseases. Founded on a foundation of innovation and compassion, Rocket Pharma is a dynamic and rapidly growing company that fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment where creativity and bold ideas are championed. The company places tremendous value on its employees, offering a supportive workplace culture energized by a shared mission: to change the future of medicine by developing transformative gene therapies. Rocket Pharma’s team of driven, compassionate, and knowledgeable professionals work together to push the boundaries of science and medicine, emphasizing trust, generosity toward patients, curiosity, and constant scientific elevation.

The position of Director, Clinical Operations – AAV, plays a pivotal role within Rocket Pharma’s clinical development landscape. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Clinical Operations, this leadership role is responsible for the strategic oversight and operational execution of clinical programs focused on adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene therapies within the company’s portfolio. The director will oversee the planning, initiation, continuous supervision, and completion of clinical research studies centered on rare genetic diseases. This includes managing critical timelines, adhering to budgets, supervising clinical trial sites, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring deliverables meet the highest standards for quality and regulatory compliance throughout the trial process.

The Director of Clinical Operations will act as the primary liaison between clinical vendors, trial sites, and various internal and external stakeholders. The role requires strong leadership capabilities to drive collaboration across cross-functional teams, employing strategic and critical thinking skills to prioritize and ensure smooth clinical operations that align with Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and all relevant regulations. Additionally, the individual will mentor and guide clinical operations team members, fostering professional development and multi-functional collaboration to achieve successful clinical outcomes.

This position offers a competitive salary range between $196,000 and $261,000, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package including equity participation, 401(k) matching, excellent health coverage, paid time off, and wellness resources. Rocket Pharma embraces an at-will employment policy for U.S.-based candidates and is committed to equity in compensation reflecting the responsibilities of the role, experience levels, position location, and competitive market factors. Overall, this role represents a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking clinical research aimed at transforming the lives of patients with rare diseases by harnessing the power of gene therapy.