Executive Medical Director, Clinical Development Obesity and Endocrinology

Job Title

Manages Medical and/or Scientific Directors and leads the direction, planning, execution, and interpretation of clinical trials or research activities across several clinical development programs. May lead cross-functional teams to generate, deliver, and disseminate high-quality clinical data supporting overall product scientific and business strategy. Acts as the overall leader of the Clinical Research function broadly across programs and disease areas. As a teacher and mentor, trains and guides both individuals and teams to help them execute effectively and achieve excellence in their assigned tasks.

Major responsibilities include:

• Accountable for reports who lead and have ownership of the design and implementation of multiple clinical development programs.
• Trains and lends expertise to staff who serve on Asset Development Teams and lead Clinical Strategy Teams.
• Provides clarity regarding the appropriate level for review and approval of scientific content of protocols and other program documents.
• In rare circumstances, may lead a Clinical Strategy Team for an unusually complex, high-priority program.
• Serves as the in-house clinical and drug development expert broadly across several molecules and disease areas.
• Acts as a senior-level liaison for opinion leader interactions related to the disease area(s).
• Stays abreast of professional information and technology to augment expertise in the therapeutic area.
• Responsible for having deep understanding of regulatory requirements related to the clinical studies and global drug development.
• Ensures adherence to Good Clinical Practices and other quality standards in conducting research.

Qualifications include:

• Medical Doctor (M.D.) or non-US equivalent with relevant therapeutic specialty.
• At least 7 years of clinical trial experience in the pharmaceutical industry, academia, or equivalent.
• Ability to prioritize across several complex clinical research programs.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to bring out the best in others on a cross-functional global team.
• Prior experience as a direct or matrixed manager.
• Extensive knowledge of clinical trial methodology, regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Must possess excellent oral and written English communication skills.
• Ability to exercise judgment and address complex problems and create solutions across multiple projects.

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