Associate Director/Director Study Lead

GRANITE BIO is a private biotechnology company located in Basel (Switzerland).

GRANITE BIO is supported by top-tier investors with ~$100M raised to date. Based on fundamental research conducted over the last two decades, GRANITE BIO’s is pursuing a differentiated approach to transform inflammatory, autoimmune, and fibrotic conditions. Both our programs are first-in-class monoclonal antibodies for large market opportunities in Immunology and Inflammation. GRT-001, the lead asset, depletes inflammatory monocytes. It has just completed a Phase 1a trial in healthy volunteers and has shown favorable safety and pharmacodynamic effect. The Phase 1b trial in patients with Ulcerative Colitis has just started. GRT-002 is an IL-3 neutralizing antibody that is thought to play an important role in type II inflammation.

Our company fosters an open, inter-disciplinary, diverse, international and creative working environment. We enable work-from-home options according to our internal workflows. The successful candidate will be highly motivated and enthusiastic with a positive “can do” attitude, attention to details and innovation, strong organizational and communication skills.

The Associate Director / Director Study Lead will provide strategic and operational leadership across all aspects of clinical trial execution, including study planning, CRO/vendor oversight, study conduct, risk management, and trial closeout activities. This role is accountable for ensuring the successful delivery of clinical studies in alignment with corporate objectives, timelines, budget, quality expectations, and regulatory requirements.
Reporting to the Head of Clinical Operations, the Associate Director / Director will play a critical leadership role within cross-functional study teams and will serve as a key operational partner internally and externally. The individual will ensure that clinical programs are executed efficiently and in compliance with SOPs, applicable regulations, CFR requirements, ICH-GCP standards, and global regulatory guidelines.
The successful candidate will be a highly collaborative and proactive clinical operations leader with strong strategic thinking, problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to influence across functions and external partnerships. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills, with a strong focus on quality, innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Prime Location
Our modern laboratories and offices are located in Tech Park Basel – a leading hub for early-stage start-ups.
Commuter Benefits
We support your individual commuting needs with parking options or a commuter allowance.
Flexible Working
We offer flexible working arrangements where possible.
Additional Time Off
In addition to 24 days of annual leave, our offices and labs are closed between Christmas and New Year.
Your Birthday Off
Enjoy an extra day off to celebrate your birthday.
Coffee & Connection
Free coffee and a great space to connect with colleagues.
Personal Development
We support your professional and personal growth.
Creative Environment
Work in an innovative, dynamic, and creative setting.
Diverse Team
Join an international team of passionate and talented people.
Team Events
Regular off-site summer and winter events to connect and have fun together.

Please note that these benefits are subject to change at the company’s discretion and do not constitute a contractual entitlement.