Clinical Development Medical Director - Rheumatology
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Summary
As a Clinical Development Medical Director - Rheumatology, you will be responsible for the scientific and clinical strategy of assigned clinical trials, scientific monitoring, and reporting of quality data.
About The Role
The Clinical Development Medical Director (CDMD) is the clinical leader of defined program level activities (e.g., submission activities, briefing books, clinical study reports, etc.) and/or a large, complex trial, under the leadership of the Global Program Clinical Head (GPCH). May also lead a section of a clinical program (e.g., an indication, a new formulation, or a specific development phase).
Major Accountabilities
* Provide clinical leadership and medical strategic input for deliverables in the assigned project/program, including protocol sections, data review, regulatory documents, and publications.
* Drive execution of the program in partnership with global functions, Trial Directors, and regional medical teams.
* Oversee scientific review of trial data, possibly acting as study medical monitor.
* Support overall safety of the molecule, contribute to safety reporting, and be part of safety management teams.
* Contribute to clinical development plans and standards, and support interactions with external and internal partners.
* Collaborate with research and business development teams on project transitions and target identification.
* Mentor and develop clinical colleagues, participate in training, and serve as a scientific speaker when needed.
Minimum Requirements
* MD (or equivalent), preferably with Rheumatology training.
* 4+ years of clinical practice experience (including residency).
* Advanced knowledge in Rheumatology and clinical research, with 5+ years in drug development.
* Experience in conducting global clinical trials in phases I-IV.
* Strong scientific partnership skills, knowledge of GCP, trial design, and regulatory processes.
* People management experience preferred, especially at the global level.
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