• Previous experience with clinical trials required.
• Oncology-specific experience preferred.

• Certified Clinical Research Professional certification preferred

Benefits at Vail Health (Full Time) Include:

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
  • Competitive wages
  • Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
  • Housing programs
  • Childcare reimbursement 
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: 
  • Medical
  • Dental 
  • Vision
• Educational Programs: 
  • Tuition Assistance 
  • Existing Student Loan Repayment
  • Specialty Certification Reimbursement
  • Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
• Paid Time Off:
  • Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
  • 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching 
  • Life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
  • Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
  • Recreation discounts
  • Pet insurance

POSITION SUMMARY

Umoja is seeking a Head of Drug Product Development to join the Process Sciences team. This position will provide leadership for internal and external drug product manufacturing processes for lentiviral vectors, including formulation development, fill-finish and technology transfer activities for early and late-stage programs. Additionally, this position will lead the process aspects of a facility capital project to upgrade internal fill-finish manufacturing.

A successful candidate should have a thorough understanding of formulation development and fill-finish strategies and approaches for both early and late-stage products along with strong communication and collaboration skills to partner with leaders across Umoja.

This is a fully onsite role based at our Louisville, CO location with some expected travel. The level of this role will be determined based on candidate’s experience and qualifications.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

Specific responsibilities include:  

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing Drug Product and Formulation team comprised of Scientists and Engineers including recruiting, performance management, and talent development
• Lead the Drug Product Development team activities for multiple products, including new product introduction for early phase formulation development, internal and external technical transfer, manufacturing support and clinical trial support for a frozen-in-vial lentiviral drug product
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for external fill-finish technical transfer
• Drive the late-stage Drug Product Development strategy for formulation development, process qualification for manufacturing
• Lead and serve as the primary technical point of contact for a fill-finish capital project to improve Umoja’s internal manufacturing capability
• Lead formulation and process improvements to stability, final filtration and dosage form
• Collaborate closely with the Process Sciences team (upstream, downstream and optimization), analytical development, manufacturing, supply chain, non-clinical, clinical and research teams
• Proactively communicate Drug Product Development strategy, plans, risks and mitigations to senior internal and external leaders
• Serve as Drug Product Development and/or Process Sciences subject matter expert for Program Teams and Governance
• Maintain familiarity with current scientific literature, experimental methods and manufacturing approaches

The successful candidate will have:

• Director Level: PhD/MS/BS in Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biology or related field with 10/12/15 years of relevant experience, respectively. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Minimum 6 years of people management experience.
• Senior Director Level: PhD/MS/BS in Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biology or related field with 15/17/20 years of relevant experience, respectively. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Minimum 10 years of people management experience.
• Extensive experience with early and late phase fill-finish process and formulation development, stability, clinical and regulatory expectations, including IND and BLA authoring and/or strategy
• Extensive experience with technical transfer and GMP manufacturing support, including Process Performance Qualification (PPQ)
• Experience with fill-finish capital projects and practical/working knowledge of EU GMP Annex 1 guideline
• Strong knowledge of drug product characterization, accelerated stability, container-closure selection and analytical methods
• Strong team and executive level communication and collaboration skills, along with self-motivation to contribute to the development of novel cancer immunotherapies
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced, cross-functional and dynamic environment and perform tasks across a variety of levels

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Strong understanding of sub-visible and sub-micron particle measurement and characterization
• Understanding and experience with viral drug products, preferably BSL2 or higher enveloped viruses
• Working knowledge of clinical supply chain
• Upstream, Downstream or other Process Development or Manufacturing experience
• PUPSIT process development, implementation and qualification
• Analytical method development experience, including stability indicating assay development
• Experience with frozen-in-vial and lyophilized/spray dried drug products
• Experience leading extractable and leachable studies
• Familiarity with small-molecule drug substance and drug product formulation and fill-finish

Physical Requirements:  

• 100% compliance with personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements in biological laboratory environments for wet lab work, including gloves, protective clothing, and eye safety glasses.
• Perform physical tasks required for the role, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, sitting, working your hands in a biosafety cabinet, and occasionally moving materials up to 50 pounds.
• Project-oriented work in this role will require regular on-site presence to complete essential job-related functions.
• Ability to travel up to 20%

Director Level Salary Range: $197,300 - $243,700

Senior Director Level Salary Range: $233,500 - $288,400

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Director, Clinical Data Management will provide strategic and operational leadership for all clinical data management activities across Umoja’s clinical development programs. This role sits within the Clinical organization and is accountable for ensuring the integrity, quality, and regulatory compliance of clinical trial data from protocol development through database lock and regulatory submission.

This individual will lead the planning, execution, and oversight of data management activities, clinical systems, and external vendors, while building scalable processes and capabilities to support a growing clinical pipeline. The role partners closely with Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, Translational Medicine, Regulatory Affairs, and external partners like CROs to ensure timely delivery of high quality, decision-read‑y‑ clinical data.

This role will be an Individual Contributor and will lead a matrixed team of vendors (CROs) and contractors to start. This person will be responsible for building out a future team.

This role will ideally be based in Seattle, WA or Louisville, CO but can be remote within the US. If remote, travel to Umoja Headquarters will be required at least once per quarter.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

Specific Responsibilities include:
Hands‑On Clinical Data Management Execution (as needed while building CDM team)

• Serve as the primary clinical data management lead for assigned clinical trials, with direct accountability for data quality, timeliness, and inspection readiness from protocol development through database lock.
• Perform detailed protocol review with a focus on data flow, endpoints, data collection strategy, and facilitation of downstream analysis requirements.
• Lead hands-on CRF design and review, ensuring alignment with protocol objectives‑, statistical analysis plans, and regulatory expectations.
• Develop, review, and approve data management plans (DMPs), database specifications, edit check specifications, data transfer agreements, and data review plans.
• Actively participate in EDC system configuration and validation activities, including review of database builds, user acceptance testing (UAT), and system change control.
• Perform ongoing hands-on data review, query trend analysis, and proactive data cleaning to ensure high-quality, analysis ready‑ datasets.

Technical Oversight & Data Quality

• Partner with Clinical Operations and other groups to define and implement data quality standards, reconciliation strategies, and risk based‑monitoring approaches for clinical data.
• Lead hands-on‑oversight of external CROs and vendors delivering data management services, including detailed review of deliverables, issue resolution, and escalation management.
• Directly review and contribute to data listings, data exports, and interim analysis datasets in partnership with Biostatistics and Statistical Programming.
• Ensure clinical trial data is compliant with applicable regulatory requirements, including GCP, ICH, and CDISC standards.
• Support inspection readiness activities by authoring, reviewing, and maintaining data management documentation and responding directly to audit and inspection findings.

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Clinical Operations to align data management activities with study execution, site operations, monitoring strategies, and operational reporting needs.
• Collaborate with Biostatistics and Statistical Programming to ensure smooth handoff of clean, well documented- datasets for analysis and reporting.
• Provide technical data management expertise to Regulatory Affairs in support of clinical study reports, INDs, BLAs, and other regulatory submissions.
• Serve as the clinical data management subject matter‑ expert on study teams, governance forums, and internal reviews.

Process & Systems Ownership

• Own and continuously improve clinical data management processes, tools, and SOPs to support efficient execution in a growing organization.
• Evaluate, implement, and optimize clinical data systems and technologies (e.g., EDC, IRT, eCOA) to enhance data quality, traceability, and scalability.
• Contribute hands‑on to vendor selection, scope definition, and budgeting for data management services and systems.

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in life sciences, health informatics, computer science, or a related discipline with a minimum of 15 years of experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Significant experience in clinical data management within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, including 8+ years of leadership of data management functions for clinical trials.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing CROs and external vendors delivering clinical data management services.
• Strong working knowledge of clinical trial processes, EDC systems, data standards, and regulatory expectations for clinical data.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex programs, and collaborate effectively in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting oncology and/or cell or gene therapy clinical development programs.
• Experience building or scaling clinical data management capabilities in a growing biotech organization.
• Prior involvement in regulatory submissions and inspection readiness activities.

Physical Requirements

• Preference to work onsite at least 2 days/week in our Seattle, WA or Louisville, CO location. If remote, the ability to travel to Seattle, WA at least once per quarter.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.

Salary Range: $247,400 - $305,600

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs reports to the Head of Regulatory Affairs and is responsible for content development, compilation, maintenance, and review of the Nonclinical and Clinical Modules for regulatory submissions to support Umoja’s drug products including, DMF, IND and NDA/BLA applications, Health Authority (HA) responses, and briefing packages (including participating in/leading HA meetings). In this role, the Senior Director will be the Regulatory Affairs leader on program teams and will provide expertise to support the development of our in vivo CAR-T therapy programs. This individual will play a critical role in regulatory strategy, study design, execution, and in leading regulatory interactions.

The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in cell & gene therapy and a strong track record in oncology or rheumatology drug development.

This role will develop and implement regulatory strategies leading to successful registration and life-cycle management of unique and technologically complex products serving patients with cancer and other unmet medical needs. It builds and relies on critical partnerships with key stakeholders to execute the strategies in alignment with business priorities.

We will consider candidates at either the Senior Director or Executive Director level based on candidate's qualifications and experience.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES 

Specific responsibilities include:  

• Independently provide regulatory leadership and oversight for ongoing and planned in vivo CAR-T therapy programs.
• Develop and execute global regulatory strategies to support indication selection, trial design, and endpoints, to support program advancement.
• Develop registration strategies and plans (e.g., TPP development and assessment) to achieve regulatory approvals and desired product labeling.
• Lead global regulatory filings (IND/CTA/BLA/MAA submissions), setting strategy for submissions of product registration documents for health authorities worldwide.
• Primary point of contact with global regulatory agencies to support program advancement.
• Effectively communicate the regulatory strategy, risks, mitigations and overall plans to Regulatory Affairs, program teams, senior management, and external stakeholders (as relevant).
• Identify, communicate, and propose resolutions to both routine and complex issues.
• Provide regulatory advice and guidance in the context of available and expected scientific data, regulatory guidance, and precedent to project teams to support decision making and program advancement.
• Collaborate closely with translational medicine, preclinical, clinical, CMC Regulatory, and technical teams to align overall strategy with scientific discoveries. Demonstrate ability to engage and effectively influence team members across multidisciplinary teams.
• Stay current on emerging trends, competitors, and regulatory guidance in cell & gene therapy and oncology and/or autoimmune therapeutic areas. Conduct regulatory research to assess the impact of relevant global regulations, guidance, and current regulatory environment. Provide interpretation of regulatory authority feedback, policies, guidelines, and directives.
• Work with external program partners collaboratively and effectively to deliver on contractual obligations while moving toward corporate goals and priorities.
• Provide organizational support and mentoring as company grows its product development pipeline.

The successful candidate will have:

• Senior Director Level: PhD/MS/BS in a relevant scientific field required with a minimum of 12/15/15+ years, respectively, of relevant experience in regulatory affairs. Experience in Oncology, Hematology, or related specialty strongly preferred. Successful track record of regulatory submissions and approvals.
• Executive Director Level: PhD/MS/BS in a relevant scientific field required with a minimum of 15/18/18+ years, respectively, of relevant experience in regulatory affairs. Experience in Oncology, Hematology, or related specialty strongly preferred. Successful track record of regulatory submissions and approvals.
• Demonstrated expertise in cell & gene therapy, ideally with CAR-T or T-cell engaging modalities preferred; experience in in vivo gene delivery a plus.
• Strong knowledge of global regulatory requirements for early- and late-stage development of gene and cell therapies.
• Proven ability to interact with regulatory authorities.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Passion for innovation and commitment to advancing transformative therapies for patients.

Physical Requirements:  

• Ability to travel (~20%) for team meetings and/or regulatory interactions as required. Some international travel possible.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time

Senior Director Salary Range: $253,000 - $312,500
Executive Director Salary Range: $272,900 - $337,000