In search of a physician career change opportunity or a new non-clinical career? An executive search firm is looking to fill the position of Director, Clinical Development, for a pharmaceutical company located in Cambridge, MA.
Here is the job post from the company:
“Based in the thriving life sciences hub of Cambridge, MA, our client is a biopharmaceutical company “approaching both disease and work in novel ways” in a work environment that is “productive, respectful of others, collegial, diverse, and fun.” The company is developing and commercializing novel immunomodulatory therapies for type 1 diabetes, psoriasis and other autoimmune diseases.
We are seeking a talented, self-motivated Medical Director to join the Clinical Development team. This position will report to the Senior Director of Medical Affairs and will participate in multiple aspects of clinical development of monoclonal antibodies in immune indications, in particular type 1 diabetes; responsibilities include medical monitoring, protocol review, generating regulatory responses and other documents. The Director will have primary responsibility for initiation and oversight of planned clinical trials in at least one disease indication.
The ideal candidate has a clinical background in a pediatric or internal medicine subspecialty and hands-on experience in pharmaceutical clinical development in industry.
Requirements:
• (MD) or equivalent (e.g., DO).
• Board certification in pediatrics or internal medicine and a relevant subspecialty (e.g., endocrinology, allergy/immunology, hematology/oncology, infectious disease, rheumatology).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in pharmaceutical clinical drug development in industry including: protocol development; study initiation and follow-up; IRB/EC submissions and interactions; review of clinical study data listings; review and/or preparation of clinical study reports.
• Experience and/or training in immunology, autoimmunity, diabetes, monoclonal antibodies, biologics, or closely related disciplines is highly desirable.
• Solid clinical skills and patient care experience (e.g., at least 2 years’ post-subspecialty direct patient care responsibility) are required, and a publication track record in relevant areas is highly desirable.
• Experience interacting with regulatory agencies, CROs, and central laboratory vendors is a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including fluency in English, are critical. Specifically, the candidate must be able to communicate effectively with investigators, research sites, and internal stakeholders.
• Must be able to build and maintain excellent interpersonal relationships, both within and outside the company, at all levels.”
Please send resume to:
Lisa Lacasse
Travis & Company, a retained executive search firm
llacasse@travisandco.com
Direct dial: 781-837-0888
www.travisandco.com
