Rocket Pharma is a fully integrated, late-stage biotechnology company advancing gene therapies with curative potential for patients with rare and life-threatening diseases. We are a team of creative, compassionate, and driven individuals united by a profound mission of seeking gene therapy cures. Rocket places tremendous value on our people and fosters a collaborative environment where bold ideas thrive and every team member makes a meaningful impact. Our core values guide everything we do: we trust one another, show generosity toward patients, embrace curiosity, and strive to elevate science. Team members receive a competitive total rewards package, including equity participation, 401(k) matching, and excellent health benefits.

The Director, Clinical Operations – AAV, reporting to the VP, Clinical Operations, is responsible for strategic oversight & operational execution of the Clinical Operations function within the AAV programs in the Rocket portfolio, specifically the aspects of planning, initiating, ongoing supervision, and completion of clinical research studies for several rare genetic diseases. Responsibilities include the oversight of managing timelines, budgets, clinical sites, vendors, and deliverables while maintaining quality and regulatory compliance. This role will also be responsible for being the liaison with clinical vendors, clinical sites, and a wide range of internal & external company stakeholders. The candidate will drive collaboration with the internal and external stakeholders on deliverables to ensure expected timelines, quality standards, Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and applicable regulations are being met throughout the Clinical Development Process. The candidate should be able to prioritize tasks, utilize strategic & critical thinking skills, and drive cross-functional teams with an emphasis on high quality outcomes. The candidate will also act as a mentor to members of the Clinical Operations & wider Clinical Development organization to utilize expertise and promote collaboration cross functionally to ensure successful outcomes.

The expected salary range for this position is $196,000 to $261,000.

At Rocket, our compensation philosophy and ranges are built upon data and insights collected from validated world-class providers. We are committed to compensating employees equitably based on several factors, including responsibilities and level of the position, depth and types of the employee’s experience, location of the position and availability of similar talent in a competitive market.

For U.S.-based candidates, this is an at-will position, and Rocket reserves the right to adjust the range at hire or during the year due to market shifts.

In addition to base salary, Rocket offers a competitive total rewards package that may include bonuses (short-term incentives), medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) with company match and generous vesting, paid vacation and holidays, global shutdown days between Christmas and New Year’s, and a variety of wellness resources and employee support programs. Also, certain positions are eligible for added forms of compensation, such equity awards (long-term incentives).

A diverse workforce fosters innovation and strengthens Rocket’s business. We ensure equal opportunity without discrimination or harassment in the workplace on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, citizenship, status as a protected veteran, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, and federal laws.