Executive Medical Director

Executive Medical Director About the Company A small, agile biotech advancing immunology and inflammation clinical programs. Industry Biotechnology Type Privately Held About the Role The Company is seeking an Executive Medical Director to serve as the clinical lead in the design, implementation, and scientific oversight of clinical development programs in I&I. This role is pivotal, combining scientific leadership with hands-on study execution within a small, agile development team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design and implementation of clinical study protocols, particularly early-phase, proof-of-concept studies, and will be expected to coordinate the development of protocol and study design documents with input from cross-functional stakeholders. Ongoing data review, including the interpretation of clinical safety and efficacy data, and the ability to identify emerging signals and translate findings into study recommendations, are also key aspects of the position. The role requires a high level of collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and the ability to engage in external interactions such as working with investigators and key opinion leaders. Applicants for this role at the company should have an advanced degree in medicine, life sciences, or a related discipline, with a minimum of 5 years' clinical development or clinical science experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry. Experience in early clinical development, particularly in the I&I therapeutic area, is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will have the ability to lead or contribute to clinical trial design, be familiar with clinical data review systems, and possess the skills to influence cross-functional teams through clear communication, scientific credibility, and emotional intelligence. A combination of detail-oriented execution and strategic thinking, as well as the ability to work with autonomy in a fast-moving development environment, is essential. The role also requires the flexibility to work global hours and approximately 10-25% travel for investigator meetings, site visits, and scientific conferences. Hiring Manager Title CSO Travel Percent 25% Functions Medical Care/Hospital Administration Data Management/Analytics