Clinical Director, SUD and OUD

Clinical   ·    Boston, MA

About Pear Therapeutics:

Pear Therapeutics is the leader in prescription digital therapeutics (PDT). We aim to redefine medicine by discovering, developing, and delivering clinically validated, software-based therapeutics to provide better outcomes for patients, smarter engagement and tracking tools for clinicians, and cost-effective solutions for payers. Pear has a pipeline of products and product candidates across therapeutic areas, including severe psychiatric and neurological conditions. Our lead product, reSET®, for the treatment of Substance Use Disorder, was the first prescription digital therapeutic to receive marketing authorization from FDA to treat a disease. Pear’s second product, reSET-O®, for the treatment of Opioid Use Disorder, received marketing authorization from FDA in December 2018. Somryst®, developed for the treatment of chronic insomnia, was our third product to receive marketing authorization from FDA. For more information, visit us at www.peartherapeutics.com.

SUMMARY:

As Clinical Director, SUD/OUD, you will participate in the cross functional development of digital therapeutics in Pear’s substance use disorder/opioid use disorder program. The Clinical Director provides crucial clinical input into the mechanisms of actions and features incorporated into a digital therapeutic and is responsible for its early clinical development. In addition, this role provides clinical input and support for regulatory authority submissions and to the commercialization of authorized products. Open, effective, and proactive communication is critical for success in this role. This position reports to the VP, Research and Development.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead a cross functional clinical team in the strategic, tactical, and day-to-day execution of an early clinical development program
• Actively participate in the Innovation Team, which oversees the strategic and tactical development as well as maintenance of a PDT, providing clinical insight into the features, content, and mechanisms of action(s); responsible for the content of a PDT
  Support Clinical Operations with budget builds, vendor selection, and compliance for assigned program and clinical trials
• In collaboration with the Global Clinical Lead, SUD/OUD, plan and execute the overall clinical development plan for the SUD/OUD PDTs as well as perform life cycle management of the products
• Participate in the Medical Affairs strategy including publications and external studies as needed
• Develop and maintain relationships with Key Opinion Leaders; participate in Advisory Boards as needed
• Assist with regulatory (FDA, Competent Authority) and local IRB and Ethics Committee submissions and subsequent responses

QUALIFICATIONS:

• An advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, PsyD, or DO) with 3+ years in Addiction Medicine is preferred
• The candidate should have clinical research experience including clinical trial design.
• Experience with digital and/or user research, usability, and/or human factor studies is a plus
• Experience in operating effectively within a matrixed environment, specifically in a healthcare/pharmaceutical start-up setting
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and resources, meet deadlines, and be flexible to changing priorities while maintaining attention to detail
• Possess influential leadership skills with proven ability to lead a team
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Enjoys working in a fast pace environment, is collaborative, and intellectually curious
• Ability to travel up to approximately 20% when safe to do so post-COVID-19 pandemic

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Pear Therapeutics is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, ancestry, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, genetic information, qualified physical or mental disability or handicap, medical condition, qualified military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Pear Therapeutics also follows all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leave of absences, compensation and training.

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