Vice President, Clinical Development

Umoja Biopharma is an industry-leading biotech with locations in Seattle, WA and Louisville, CO, focused on transforming the treatment of cancer with a novel integrated immunotherapy platform. Our vision is to develop off-the-shelf therapies capable of treating any tumor, any time. We are a diverse and growing team working in brand-new facilities in downtown Seattle, Washington and Louisville, Colorado, and we are looking for innovative thinkers who are excited by groundbreaking science and technology, and passionate about squaring up to the challenges inherent to cutting-edge drug development. We are committed to our core values and principles that support our overall mission and strongly invite applications from enthusiastic individuals who share our commitment and help position Umoja to deliver on our goals. We at Umoja believe in the importance of stories; we are looking for great people to join our team to help us create more stories for ourselves, for you, and most importantly for patients and their families. Umoja Biopharma – Your Body. Your Hope. Your Cure. POSITION SUMMARY The Vice President, Clinical Development is a strategic and operational leader responsible for advancing the company's clinical-stage pipeline through all phases of clinical development. This role provides leadership and oversight for the Clinical Development organization, including Medical Directors and Clinical Scientists. The VP will lead the development and execution of integrated clinical development strategies, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and efficient clinical programs that support regulatory approvals and commercialization objectives. As a key member of the Clinical Development Leadership Team, this role collaborates closely with Regulatory Affairs, Translational Medicine, Research, CMC, Quality, Commercial, and Executive Leadership to drive clinical and corporate objectives. This role will ideally be based out of our Seattle, WA location and work onsite at least 2 days/week. We are open to remote on the West Coast for the right candidate with the expectation to be in Seattle 5 business days per month. CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES: Specific responsibilities include: Lead the overall clinical development strategy for the company's portfolio, ensuring alignment with corporate and regulatory objectives. Partner with the CMO and Executive Leadership team to define development pathways, clinical endpoints, and regulatory strategies. Build and develop a high-performing, scalable clinical organization of Medical Directors and Clinical Scientists. Establish clear goals, metrics and development plans for team members and leaders in alignment with Umoja's values and principles. In collaboration with the CMO, communicate the clinical vision and emerging data to the Board, investors and potential partners, helping articulate the value, differentiation and development potential of Umoja’s pipeline. Shape the long-term clinical development strategy translating emerging clinical, translational and competitive insights into indication selection, sequencing and investment recommendations. Define the clinical path for establishing in vivo CAR-T as a new therapeutic modality, including evidence generation that differentiates Umoja from conventional autologous, allogeneic, and other in vivo cell-therapy approaches. Evaluate emerging clinical data, competitive intelligence, and scientific developments to inform development plans. Serve as a key contributor to portfolio prioritization, resource planning, and investment decisions. Drive accountability, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration. Ensure appropriate staffing, vendor management, and resource allocation across programs. Ensure clinical studies are conducted on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory requirements. Lead clinical governance processes, risk management, and portfolio prioritization. Oversee safety monitoring, data quality, and clinical study reporting. Ensure…