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Join the Team Advancing the Future of Medicine

At Forward Therapeutics, we’re not just developing treatments; we’re transforming lives.

Our team is driven by a shared passion for innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to addressing chronic inflammatory diseases. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and work with top-tier scientific minds in a dynamic environment, explore our career opportunities and become a part of our mission to move science forward. Together, we can create a healthier future.

Available Positions

Sr. Director, Clinical Operations

Primary Location
United States
Job Code
CL002

Forward Tx is seeking a highly motivated, patient-focused, and results-oriented Senior Director of Clinical Operations. This role involves providing operational leadership at the program level, including developing and implementing clinical development plans and study protocols, managing the execution of clinical studies, and overseeing CROs and vendors. Additionally, the Senior Director of Clinical Operations will lead cross-functional development operations initiatives and report directly to the Chief Medical Officer.

How You’ll Contribute to the Team…

Study Management may include first-in-human, early and mid-stage clinical trials of development candidates
Responsible for the planning, implementation, and management of clinical studies by overseeing day-to-day operations and directly managing and working with outside Clinical Research Organizations (CROs)
Initiate and lead monitoring oversight activities as conducted in accordance to Company and ICH/GCP standards
Oversee the development of clinical trial project timelines and ensure communication and understanding of risks and challenges
Proactively manage clinical trial outsourced partners, including identification of risk, to ensure trial deliverables and performance goals are met on time and on budget
Work cross-functionally to coordinate the relevant and timely exchange of information and materials to support clinical trial deliverables
Manage the scope of work, change notifications, contract modification, site trial agreements, and other necessary budgetary information for clinical trial operations
Collaborate with CROs to keep the clinical study database current and accurate
Maintain partnerships with CRO counterparts; proactively review and identify potential issues or problems with the sites and communicate/escalate to clinical leadership
Support and manage oversight activities of all necessary vendors to ensure a high level of operational excellence is maintained
Maintain oversight and participate in the review of departmental SOPs to ensure compliance
Oversee activities leading to internal GCP audits and regulatory inspections related to clinical trial conduct
Along with other Forward Tx personnel, represent the Company externally to Investigators and trial site administrators
Experience building and/or managing teams

What You Bring…

MS/MA degree in relevant discipline; PhD a plus but not required
10+ years of experience in clinical operations and/or consulting in the healthcare space
Healthcare services experience strongly preferred, and immunology experience ideal, with familiarity with the payer, provider, healthcare IT, and distributor landscape
Experience in value-based care and with alternative payment models also strongly preferred
Highly proficient in Excel and PowerPoint, with experience in electronic medical record and practice management systems
Excellent written and oral communication skills with a proven ability to lead discussions with physicians and C-suite provider executives
Global experience is preferred

Why Join Us?

Be a key player in a company at the forefront of biotech innovation.
Enjoy the flexibility of a remote role while leading impactful business initiatives.
Contribute to life-changing therapies that have the potential to make a global difference.

Sr. Director, Business Development

Primary Location
United States
Organization
Forward Therapeutics, Inc.
Job Function
G&A
Job Code
GA002

Forward Tx is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Business Development to lead our strategic growth initiatives. Reporting to the CEO, the Director of Business Development will drive the expansion of Forward Therapeutics by identifying new business opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and fostering relationships with investors and pharmaceutical companies. This is a remote position, offering flexibility while playing a vital role in shaping the company’s future.

How You’ll Contribute to the Team…

Lead business development efforts to expand Forward Therapeutics’ footprint in the biotechnology space.
Analyze and understand the competitive landscape in biotechnology to identify and capitalize on strategic opportunities.
Build and nurture high-impact relationships with investors, venture capitalists, and key stakeholders in the pharmaceutical industry.
Collaborate with the executive team to shape business strategy, focusing on long-term growth and value creation.
Develop and negotiate partnerships, licensing deals, and strategic collaborations to enhance the company’s portfolio and market presence.
Represent Forward Therapeutics at industry events, conferences, and meetings, serving as the face of the company in business development engagements.

What You Bring with You…

Proven experience in business development, preferably within the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences sectors.
Strong understanding of the competitive landscape in biotechnology, including market trends and key players.
Exceptional relationship-building and negotiation skills, with a track record of successfully closing deals and partnerships.
Ability to work independently and remotely while effectively collaborating with a diverse team.
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas to both scientific and business audiences.
A strategic mindset with a results-driven approach to achieving business objectives.

Why Join Us?

Be a key player in a company at the forefront of biotech innovation.
Enjoy the flexibility of a remote role while leading impactful business initiatives.
Contribute to life-changing therapies that have the potential to make a global difference.

Sr. Director, Toxicology

Primary Location
United States
Job Code
RD002

We are seeking a Sr. Director, Toxicology who will play a fundamental role in advancing Forward’s immunology programs through pre-clinical development and into the clinic. Reporting to the CDO, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting pre-clinical development and regulatory submissions and will collaborate with the R&D teams to continue expanding the infrastructure and capabilities, internally and through external partners to support our fast-moving programs. In this role, they will lead the design, development, and implementation of toxicology plans for multiple programs, enabling the optimal clinical development of candidate drugs. This role is critical to ensuring the ongoing success of Forward.

How You’ll Contribute to the Team…

Proactively develops plans to provide stage appropriate data for all assets from late-stage research through regulatory submission for drug approval; executes on the plans to provide high quality data to support internal decision making and regulatory submissions
Actively partners with other functions and departments to ensure that programs are progressed seamlessly through the development process
Establish and implement the scientific strategy for all toxicology, bioanalytical and DMPK functions for late-stage research programs and early clinical development programs
Identifies external collaborators such as contract research organizations (CROs), academic collaborators, and key opinion leaders; manages and oversees these relationships to ensure cost, timelines, and quality requirements are met or exceeded. Interpret and present data to relevant senior management and governance committees to enable high quality decision making
Contributes to clinical trial design such as providing dose and dose interval selection, proof of mechanism assessment, and appropriate safety monitoring
Provide scientific and regulatory support for nonclinical portions of regulatory submission packages including but not limited to INDs, CTAs, NDAs
Participates in assessment of in license assets to provide a recommendation to senior management
Represents the function at internal and external meetings, providing clear assessment of data to communicate the potential and value of pipeline assets
Actively participates in functional meetings
Plans for headcount needs, recruiting and retaining high quality scientists to enable rapid progression of compounds through the development cycle
Ensure alignment of nonclinical activities with clinical development to make significant contributions to the broader therapeutic strategy

Collaborate closely with other functions such as Regulatory and Clinical teams, as well as translational medicine, discovery biology, medicinal chemistry, and CMC teams to efficiently advance programs
Communicate recommendations effectively to the leadership team and the Board of Directors to enable high-level strategic decisions and overall portfolio governance

What You Bring with You…

Ph.D. in a relevant scientific discipline (biology, toxicology)
10+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry, preferably with large molecule experience
Provide scientific and regulatory support for nonclinical portions of regulatory submission packages including but not limited to INDs, CTAs, NDAs
Excellent skills in assessment of the appropriate toxicology experiments to support clinical development at all stages of product development; demonstrated experience supporting regulatory compliant nonclinical development plans, with excellent working knowledge of the regulatory process; engagement in cutting edge technologies which improve decision making and align with regulatory partners
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability and desire to oversee multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional teams in the development and execution of biomarker and diagnostics plans to support preclinical and clinical development
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) with ability to communicate complex information succinctly
Experience authoring relevant sections of global regulatory submissions and interacting with global health authorities
Experience with developing, leading, and executing translational strategies, such as the transition from discovery research into clinical development
Ability to drive collaboration, achieve results, influence, and resolve conflicts across internal and external project teams

To apply, send your resume, cover letter, and any relevant information to operations@forward-tx.com.

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Forward Tx Therapeutics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization. We measure each applicant, candidate and employee based on their qualifications for the role, regardless of age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Veteran status, disability, and/or any other protected class characteristics. Furthermore, Forward Tx is committed to achieving all business objectives in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws.

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