About this role
Oruka Therapeutics (Nasdaq: ORKA) develops novel biologics to set a new standard for chronic skin diseases like plaque psoriasis. The mission offers patients complete disease clearance with dosing as infrequently as once or twice per year. This role ensures trial compliance, regulatory alignment, and operational efficiency while advancing the clinical pipeline.
Independently manage clinical trials from initiation through completion, ensuring quality deliverables within budget and timeframe. Oversee preparation and review of protocols, informed consent forms, case report forms, and study reports. Collaborate with investigators, vendors, and cross-functional teams for study execution.
Drive cross-functional internal study teams with alignment, risk management, and coordination across functions. Interface with Data Management, Biostatistics, and Clinical Development for seamless monitoring and data cleaning. Partner with Program Management to develop and drive study timelines for setup and execution.
Join the core team at a growing company passionate about dermatologic innovation. Contribute to an engaged, inclusive, and positive culture. Be part of something bigger, making a difference for patients with chronic skin conditions.
Requirements
- Experience independently managing clinical trials in pharmaceutical development
- Strong knowledge of clinical trial compliance, regulatory requirements, and GCP guidelines
- Proficiency in overseeing trial documentation such as protocols, ICFs, CRFs, and study reports
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage study risks
- Background collaborating with investigators, vendors, and CROs in trial execution
- Familiarity interfacing with Data Management, Biostatistics, and Clinical Development functions
- Expertise in biologics trials for dermatology or inflammatory diseases
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage multiple clinical trials from initiation through completion, ensuring adherence to study timelines and budgets
- Collaborate with investigators, vendors, and cross-functional teams to ensure study execution and operational excellence
- Oversee the preparation and review of trial-related documentation, including protocols, informed consent forms (ICFs), case report forms (CRFs), and study reports
- Develop and drive cross-functional study timelines related to trial setup and execution in partnership with Program Management
- Drive the cross-functional internal study team ensuring appropriate alignment, risk management, and coordination across all participating functions
- Interface with Data Management, Biostatistics, and Clinical Development to ensure seamless monitoring and data cleaning initiatives to meet study deliverables
Benefits
- Hybrid schedule with 3 days per week in office if near Waltham, MA or Menlo Park, CA
- Remote work may be considered for qualified candidates
- Opportunity to build core team and company culture
- Mission-driven work advancing best-in-class antibodies for skin diseases
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