Job Description
The Medical Director is responsible for leading and supporting clinical sub-teams and global program teams to develop and execute global clinical development strategies. This role involves overseeing the clinical development strategy for multiple projects, leading the clinical sub-team to the Global Program Team (GPT), contributing to clinical and regulatory strategy development, and representing the clinical program at regulatory meetings and external presentations.
ResponsibilitiesLead or support the clinical sub-team and oversee the design and execution of one or two clinical studies.Represent Clinical Development on the Global Program Team (GPT) and in presentations at management and review committees.Supervise and develop Clinical Development Scientists and/or fellows.Prepare clinical development strategies and lead clinical study teams in the preparation of study-related documents.Determine appropriate advisory board experts and lead preparation for meetings.Critically evaluate information about diseases of interest and the competitive landscape to support clinical development programs.Serve as Medical input to the Global Development Team/Subteam and as Medical Expert for clinical study team development.Liaise internally with clinical development team members to drive program strategy and development plans.Maintain awareness of developments that could impact the development plan, including scientific conferences and literature reviews.Support business development activities, such as due diligence and research collaborations.May serve as the Translational Science lead for one or more programs.Work as part of a cross-functional team with colleagues from various departments.May supervise other medical monitors on individual studies.Essential SkillsEndocrinology and Bone Metabolism expertise.Clinical research and clinical development experience.MD, PhD, or PharmD with Board Certification preferred.3-4+ years of Director of Clinical Development experience.Must be in the Eastern Time Zone, ideally in Boston or Toronto markets.Pharmaceutical and clinical trial sponsor experience preferred.Additional Skills & QualificationsTrue Platform Leaders with Therapeutic Area alignment.Educational Background - MD, PhD, PharmD.Nice to have: Publication in Therapeutic Area.Prefer sponsor experience; CRO experience is acceptable.Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $120.00 - $200.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 2025.
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