Sr. Medical Director - Contract - Boston - REMOTE
Provide clinical leadership shaping the future of liver‑focused therapeutics.
We are seeking a Senior Medical Director with deep experience in liver‑focused therapeutic areas to provide oversight of clinical development across an expanding pipeline. Primary responsibility will be for liver‑related programs, with broader portfolio involvement as assets progress.
Primary Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will provide strategic oversight of clinical trials and work closely with internal teams, external experts, and regulatory bodies.
Skills & Requirements:
- MD with a strong research background or PhD, supported by a record of successful research contributions and peer‑reviewed publications. Board certification or equivalent specialist training is highly desirable; experience in hepatology drug development is advantageous but not required.
- At least 10 years of industry experience or equivalent senior‑level clinical academic experience.
- Demonstrated sound scientific and clinical judgment.
- Proven experience leading Phase II/III clinical development programs, including significant interactions with Health Authorities.
- Strong understanding of clinical research principles, trial design, biostatistics, and global regulatory guidelines and practices.
- Ability to clearly communicate and document complex medical and clinical concepts, both verbally and in writing.
- Track record of effective problem‑solving with balanced, pragmatic decision‑making.
- Demonstrated leadership and collaborative effectiveness within a matrixed organization.
- Experience working with biotech-pharma partners is a plus.
- Thrives in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment and aligns with a culture of scientific rigor, passion, and urgency.
The Sr. Medical Director's responsibilities will be:
- Be the strategic leader providing a strong, clear voice for the clinical programs
- Develop creative but realistic approaches to drug development and lead clinical efforts to secure global regulatory approvals
- Oversight of trial conduct and safety
- Provide strategic consultation and guidance to Research on all decisions that have significantclinical components and implications.
- Collaborate closely with Preclinical, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs and Commercial to ensure tight strategic integration of product development plans
- Be accountable via Clinical Research and Operations for all relevant timelines and deliverables
- Drive/supervise all major written deliverables (regulatory submissions, original articles, abstracts), and presentation materials
- Be responsible (as appropriate in line with SOPs) for final review and sign off with respect to all controlled documents including protocols, IBs, informed consent forms
- Influence internal and external audiences in a high impact, highly visible fashion
If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Parker Jensen at p.jensen@proclinical.com.
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