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Director of Clinical Sciences at Encoded Therapeutics. Encoded Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company advancing precision medicines for a broad range of genetic disorders. Our mission is to unlock new opportunities for viral gene therapy through genomics-driven discovery. We focus on delivering life-changing advances for individuals with genetic disorders not addressable with current approaches. For more information, please visit. . www.Encoded.com. ..  . Position details. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Clinical Sciences with preferably a PhD in Neuropsychology to join our Clinical Sciences team. This individual will play a strategic and hands-on role in designing, developing, and implementing clinical studies focused on rare epileptic and neurodevelopmental disorders. The ideal candidate brings scientific rigor, deep expertise in cognitive and neurodevelopmental outcomes, and a passion for improving quality of life for patients and families impacted by severe neurological disorders. .  . Responsibilities. . Serve as the clinical science lead on cross-functional development teams for one or more rare disease programs in epilepsy or related CNS conditions.. . Collaborate with Medical Directors, Clinical Operations, Biometrics, and Regulatory Affairs to design and execute clinical trials (Phase I–III), including natural history studies and interventional trials.. . Lead the scientific strategy behind endpoint selection, particularly neurocognitive, behavioral, and quality-of-life measures relevant to pediatric and neurodevelopmental disorders.. . Oversee development and validation of clinically meaningful outcome measures and contribute to the statistical analysis plans related to neuropsychological assessments.. . Contribute to clinical study protocols, investigator brochures, clinical study reports (CSRs), and regulatory documents (INDs, briefing books, NDAs).. . Interpret clinical data and generate high-quality summaries and insights to support regulatory filings, publications, and scientific communications.. . Serve as a scientific subject matter expert in neurodevelopmental and cognitive outcomes—both internally and externally.. . Support interactions with regulators, KOLs, advisory boards, and patient advocacy groups.. . PhD in Clinical Psychology Neuropsychology or related field with 7–10+ years of experience in industry or academia, preferably in biotech or pharmaceutical clinical development.. . Strong understanding of rare CNS/epilepsy/neurodevelopmental disorder indications, including developmental and epileptic encephalopathies.. . Expertise in neuropsychological testing, behavior assessment tools, and patient-reported outcomes (PROs), especially in pediatric populations.. . Demonstrated experience in the design and execution of clinical trials and familiarity with GCP/ICH guidelines and regulatory expectations.. . Ability to interpret complex data and communicate clearly with both scientific and non-scientific stakeholders.. . Strong collaboration skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.. . Preferred Qualifications. . Experience working with rare diseases, particularly pediatric neurodevelopmental / neurobehavioral disorders.. . Prior involvement with clinical outcome assessments (COAs), FDA interactions, and/or endpoint qualification initiatives.. . Knowledge of genetic testing and biomarkers in the context of neurodevelopmental disorders.. . Company Location: United States.