Job Description

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

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.