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BiVACOR Inc

Clinical Research Manager

Huntington Beach, CA · On-site

$110K - $150K/yr

Collaborate on clinical strategy and author key clinical documents including clinical study protocols, clinical study reports, clinical evaluation plans/reports, annual progress reports, risk-benefit ...

BiVACOR Inc

Clinical Research Manager

Huntington Beach, CA · On-site

$110K - $150K/yr

Collaborate on clinical strategy and author key clinical documents including clinical study protocols, clinical study reports, clinical evaluation plans/reports, annual progress reports, risk-benefit ...

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How much do clinical strategy jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for clinical strategy in California is $34.16, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $32.50 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a clinical strategy do?

A clinical strategy professional develops and implements plans to improve healthcare delivery, optimize clinical processes, and support the development of new treatments or therapies. They analyze clinical data, collaborate with medical teams, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards to align clinical initiatives with organizational goals.

What are the typical responsibilities of someone working in a clinical strategy role?

Professionals in Clinical Strategy are often responsible for analyzing clinical processes, developing improvement initiatives, and implementing strategies that align with organizational goals. This may involve collaborating with clinical teams, gathering and interpreting data, and presenting findings or recommendations to leadership. You’ll frequently work cross-functionally with departments such as operations, finance, and IT to ensure that clinical programs are efficient and effective. The role is dynamic and fast-paced, offering the opportunity to directly impact patient outcomes while driving innovation within the organization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the clinical strategy position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Clinical Strategy role, you need a strong background in healthcare operations, clinical research, data analysis, and strategic planning, often backed by an advanced degree in a health-related field. Familiarity with data analytics tools, clinical information systems, and project management software—along with certifications such as Six Sigma or PMP—can be highly beneficial. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills set top performers apart. These capabilities enable the translation of clinical insights into actionable strategies that improve patient care and organizational performance.

What is a clinical strategy?

A Clinical Strategy job involves developing and implementing plans to optimize clinical programs, improve patient outcomes, and align healthcare initiatives with business goals. Professionals in this role analyze data, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure regulatory compliance to drive innovation in medical treatments or services. They work closely with research, regulatory, and operational teams to bring therapies or clinical initiatives to market effectively.

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Infographic showing various Clinical Strategy job openings in California as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $71,059 per year, or $34.2 per hour.

Head of Clinical Development & Strategy

Nosis Bio

Alameda, CA • On-site

$90K - $123K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

About Nosis Bio Nosis Bio is an early-stage biotechnology company pioneering the future of receptor-targeted RNA therapeutics. By combining an AI-powered drug delivery and design platform with deep learning, we are unlocking the next generation of siRNA medicines. With multiple programs heading into the clinic internally and through collaborations, we are rapidly scaling our pipeline and our team.

The Role
We are seeking a visionary and highly strategic MD/PhD to serve as our Head of Clinical Strategy & Development. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be the clinical anchor of our executive team. Your primary focus will be driving the clinical strategy for our internal pipeline-defining Target Product Profiles (TPPs), establishing rigorous success criteria, and ensuring we are building the most important, medically necessary products possible.

Alongside your internal focus, you will serve as the primary clinical architect for our external pharma collaborations, ensuring our partners maximize the therapeutic utility of our delivery platform. You will partner closely with our CTO and the technical leadership team (Machine Learning, Chemistry, and Translation) to bridge the gap between our cutting-edge drug design platform and human clinical reality.

Key Responsibilities

  • Internal Pipeline & TPP Development (Primary Focus): Lead the definition and continuous refinement of Target Product Profiles (TPPs) for all early-stage assets. Ensure alignment between our AI/discovery capabilities and commercial/clinical viability.

  • Establish Success Criteria: Define clear, stage-gated clinical and pre-clinical success criteria for every program in the Nosis Bio pipeline. Work seamlessly with the Director of Translation, Director of Chemistry, and ML team to ensure these milestones are met.

  • Shape Pharma Collaborations: Act as the lead clinical representative with our pharmaceutical partners. Co-develop and refine TPPs within these collaborations, deeply understanding partner objectives to guide them on the most clinically viable ways to deploy our targeted delivery technology.

  • KOL & Advisory Board Leadership: Identify, build, and maintain deep relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and clinical experts across our target indications to validate and refine our internal product strategy.

  • External Representation: Serve as clinical face of Nosis Bio. Represent our clinical strategy to external stakeholders, including institutional investors during upcoming fundraising cycles, partners, regulatory agencies, and the broader medical community.

  • Cross-Functional Integration: Partner tightly with the CTO and technical platform teams to ensure that our AI delivery and drug design outputs are constantly informed by real-world clinical constraints and endpoints.

Qualifications

  • Education: MD or PhD required. MD/PHD ideal.

  • Experience: 5+ years of strategic clinical development experience within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, ideally with exposure to early-stage, fast-paced environments.

  • Domain Expertise: Strong foundational understanding of targeted therapeutics; specific experience with RNAi/siRNA, or advanced drug delivery modalities is a significant plus. Significant experience across multiple, distinct therapeutic areas including fibrosis, immunology, neurology, and/or cardiometabolic disease.

  • Strategic Chops: Proven track record of developing TPPs, shaping early-stage pipeline strategy, and defining clear go/no-go criteria for novel therapeutics.

  • Collaboration Experience: Demonstrated ability to work alongside external clinical teams in pharma collaborations, helping to shape joint clinical strategy and maximize platform value.

  • Communication & Clout: Exceptional ability to communicate complex clinical and scientific concepts to diverse audiences, from ML engineers to top-tier investors and pharma executives. A recognized presence capable of commanding respect from KOLs.