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Alector

Alector

South San Francisco, California, United States

201-500 Employees

Healthcare Tech

Senior Director, Clinical Development

United States, US

Posted on Aug 25, 2026

Full TimeSeniorRemoteClinical Development

Job Description

Our mission is to develop therapies that empower the immune system to combat neurodegeneration and our team is focused on developing treatments for some of the most challenging diseases facing our society. By harnessing advancements in genetics, immunology and neuroscience, we are pioneering the development of potential therapies to counteract the devastating progression of neurodegeneration. We are supported in this mission by experienced and accomplished scientists and clinicians, a novel portfolio of programs, leading healthcare investors, and pharma company partners, who share in our commitment to bettering the lives of patients and realizing a world where we make brain disorders history.

As Senior Director, Clinical Development, you will serve as Alector’s senior clinical development physician and a key clinical leader for AL137 as the program enters Phase 1 clinical trials. You will bring your medical judgment, scientific curiosity, and drug development experience to help translate an innovative program into meaningful clinical evidence. 

You will provide medical and clinical development leadership across the program, working closely with colleagues in Clinical Operations, Translational Medicine, Regulatory, Safety, Biometrics, and other functions. As the program clinical lead, you will have significant ownership and visibility, helping us make rigorous, patient-centered decisions as AL137 progresses through early clinical development. 

This role is designed for a leader and “go-getter” who thrives through influence and hands-on contribution.

About Alector

Alector is a biopharmaceutical company founded in 2013 that focuses on developing therapies to combat neurodegenerative diseases. The company's innovative approach harnesses the power of the immune system to target dysfunctional pathways in the brain, with the goal of addressing diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

Alector's groundbreaking research and development efforts are paving the way for potential breakthrough treatments in the field of neuroscience.

Job overview

Employment type

Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Work type

Remote

Department

Clinical Development

Posted

on Aug 25, 2026

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Job Link

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Financials

Type

public

Annual Revenue

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Market Cap

$135.7M+

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