Medical Director – Clinical Development (Neurology)

Overview

• Lead clinical development efforts in neurology and neuropsychiatric indications, contributing to groundbreaking therapies.
• Collaborate across departments and levels within the organization to drive impactful projects.
• Engage with global regulatory authorities and industry leaders to shape clinical strategies.
• Participate in strategic planning for therapeutic priorities and modalities in neuroscience.
• Contribute to the expansion of research and development efforts in neurology.
• Hybrid work arrangement with relocation support for qualified candidates.
• Opportunity to work on both early and late-stage clinical programs.
• Collaborate with thought leaders and patient advocacy groups to advance clinical initiatives.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Design and execute protocols for early- and late-stage clinical trials in neurology.
• Serve as Global Clinical Lead, managing clinical subteams for multiple programs.
• Provide medical oversight and monitoring for Phase 2 and Phase 3 trials.
• Contribute to authorship of protocols, regulatory documents, and external publications.
• Engage in strategic discussions regarding asset prioritization and clinical development plans.
• Represent the organization at clinical sites, advisory boards, and major conferences.
• Oversee operational aspects of projects to meet performance expectations.
• Develop collaborative relationships with investigators and thought leaders globally.
• Critically review and contribute to regulatory interactions and submissions.

Job Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) with specialization in Psychiatry or Neurology.
• Board Certification in Neurology or Psychiatry preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of pharmaceutical industry experience; 3 years preferred.
• Experience in early and late-stage clinical programs, with a preference for late-stage.
• Proven ability to interact with global regulatory agencies and manage NDA/BLA submissions.
• Strong leadership and collaborative skills in matrixed environments.
• Outstanding communication skills for engaging with senior management and external audiences.
• Self-motivated with excellent task prioritization and deadline management abilities.
• Detail-oriented expertise in reviewing medical and trial-related documents.