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Senior Medical Director

Discera Search Watertown, MA

A global biotech with multiple Phase I and an upcoming Phase II program is seeking an experienced Medical Director to support their clinical development. The company recently received $90mn+ in funding has multiple assets under management.


Now I am looking for a highly motivated Senior Medical Director to support the Chief Medical Officer to design, implement and feedback on 1x IND Entry (Q4/Q1 2025), 1x Phase I (Ongoing) and 1x Phase II prep (Q2 2025) - all solid tumor programs.


Note - I have 2x positions to fill here (details below).


Role Responsibilities:

  • Provide medical oversight and expertise in clinical trial design, protocol development, and data analysis.
  • With CMO, biomarker team and others select smart primary/secondary endpoints, patient criteria etc.
  • Support with Medical Monitoring on Global Trials and provide timely updates for the CMO.
  • Collaborate with the team to review and interpret clinical trial data and provide recommendations for future development plans.
  • Ensure alignment of clinical strategies with overall corporate objectives and regulatory requirements.
  • Work with the Clinical Operations team and the CRO to ensure the operational aspects of clinical trials are progressing smoothly.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including translational research, Clin ops, regulatory affairs, Medical Writers etc to ensure alignment of clinical strategies and efficient communication.


Qualifications:

  • MD degree needed.
  • Minimum of 1 year of clinical trial oncology experience in the industry.
  • NOTE: I have a junior position open too - if you only have an academic oncology background, please also apply.
  • Strong Oncology or Onco-Haem background.
  • Proactive and adaptable mindset, with a willingness to learn and contribute to a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
  • Able to work 3-4 days in office (Watertown).


The offer:

  • There are two positions open. For the senior position we are offering $250,000 to $320,000
  • Working with a truly incredible CMO
  • Experience to learn unique Trial Design approach on their IND Clinical entry (which you will then take over).
  • Stable company with multiple assets and career growth.
  • 1x First in Class Asset.
  • For the junior position - you do not need industry experience. (For the senior position you do).
  • Paid travel and membership to major associations.
  • Flexible company for the right person - more support and benefits available during discussion (within reason!).


If you are a motivated and dedicated medical professional with a passion for oncology and clinical research, then I would love to hear from you.


Process: Speak with me first (Charles Spence, executive recruiter). Together we discuss how good/bad this aligns to your short term and long term career goals/needs. Then a 1st interview with the CMO and 2 more interviews after that.


What are you waiting for? I want to hear from you.

  • Employment type

    Full-time

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