Clinical Program Lead at Fate Therapeutics, Inc.

Compensation

$290,000 – $310,000/yr

Setup: Hybrid
Location: San Diego, California
Type: Full-time
Level: Lead
Posted: Mar 11, 2026

Description

This role involves providing clinical leadership for autoimmune program development, contributing to study designs, leading protocol development, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Key responsibilities include directing study conduct, ensuring adherence to ethical and regulatory standards, staying updated on the therapeutic landscape, and participating in business development and Health Authority interactions.

Required Skills

Clinical Development
Study Designs
Protocol Development
Medical Monitoring
Data Review
Analysis
Reporting
Therapeutic Landscape
Scientific Literature

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 4+ years of experience in clinical development, including the design and execution of clinical trials, preferably within a pharmaceutical, biotech or CRO.
Experience in managing clinical programs from Phase 1 through Phase 3 is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications: Board Certification or Board Eligibility in the field of medical rheumatology
Knowledge of autoimmune diseases such as lupus, systemic sclerosis, vasculitis, rheumatoid arthritis, or other relevant indications.
Experience or exposure to the development of adoptive cell therapies or biologic therapies
Experience with U.S. and European Health Authority interactions and submission of clinical regulatory documents
Ability to multi-task and willingness to flexibly contribute simultaneously to multiple facets of drug development; willingness to learn new therapeutic areas.
Willingness to educate and mentor internal and external colleagues and collaborators.

About Fate Therapeutics, Inc.

Fate Therapeutics, Inc.

cell therapySan Diego, CA

We are developing our clinical drug candidates for the treatment of autoimmune diseases and cancer, with cell products designed to overcome key limitations inherent to the manufacture, development and commercialization of other cell therapies

Open roles: 5
New in 30 days: 4

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