Medical Director / Senior Medical Director
$265,000–$320,000 year
Remote
Job Summary
Lead global clinical development programs for rare musculoskeletal diseases by serving as internal Medical Monitor and overseeing ongoing Phase 2 and late-phase studies. Provide medical guidance to investigators, review subject eligibility and adverse events, and participate in safety review meetings with Data Monitoring Committees. Draft, author, and approve study protocols, monitoring plans, and clinical study reports while ensuring inspection-ready documentation and operational excellence. Lead cross-functional teams including Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and Biostatistics to drive study conduct, enrollment, and protocol implementation. Support interactions with regulatory agencies and key opinion leaders.
Required Qualifications
- MD degree from an accredited medical school
- Completion of U.S.-based clinical residency training
- Board certification or board eligibility in Pediatrics, Pediatric Endocrinology, Endocrinology, Internal Medicine, Medical Genetics, or related discipline
- Experience working within multidisciplinary clinical development teams, including structured cross-functional review and decision-making processes
- Strong attention to detail and demonstrated experience developing and reviewing protocols, study manuals, charters, safety documents, investigator materials, and regulatory documents in accordance with rigorous clinical development and document quality standards
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Willingness to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced biotech environment
- Remote with up to 20% domestic travel
Desired Qualifications
- Prior industry experience or substantial direct experience with industry-sponsored clinical trials
- Experience supporting interventional clinical studies as Medical Monitor, Clinical Lead, or equivalent
- Industry experience within biotechnology or pharmaceutical development, especially in organizations with established clinical development governance, document review, and protocol development processes
- Clinical development experience in rare disease, endocrinology, metabolic bone disease, musculoskeletal disease, or pediatric disorders
- Experience with Phase 2 and/or Phase 3 clinical studies
- Prior Clinical Development Team Lead or Study Team Leadership experience, with demonstrated ability to apply disciplined study oversight, protocol development, and document review practices
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