Associate Director of Clinical Sciences (Neuropsychology)

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 pediatric neuropsychologist to join our Clinical Sciences team as an Associate Director or Senior Manager. This individual will play a hands-on role in 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.
- Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, Biometrics, and Regulatory Affairs to execute clinical trials (Phase I–III).
- Lead clinical training initiatives for central/site raters on complex pediatric neurodevelopmental and behavioral assessments.

- Provide scientific oversight for the operational execution of clinical assessments, including upholding rigorous quality control standards for site-administered tests.
- Support the scientific strategy behind endpoint selection, particularly neurocognitive, behavioral, and quality-of-life measures relevant to pediatric and neurodevelopmental disorders.
- 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.
- Support interactions with regulators, KOLs, advisory boards, and patient advocacy groups.