Senior Medical Director Clinical Development

Job DetailExperience Level Sr DirectorDegree Type Doctor of Medicine (MD)Employment Full TimeWorking Type HybridJob Reference 0000020081Salary Type AnnuallyIndustry PharmaceuticalsSelling Points Lead impactful clinical trials advancing neuropsychiatric therapies in a hybrid work environment. Collaborate cross-functionally with experts to drive therapeutic innovation. Engage globally with regulatory authorities and thought leaders.Job DescriptionSenior Medical Director Clinical Development OverviewThe Senior Medical Director Clinical Development will oversee clinical trials for neuropsychiatric therapies, ensuring protocol design and execution excellence.Collaborate cross-functionally with regulatory, research, and commercial teams to align therapeutic priorities and strategies.Engage with global regulatory authorities and key thought leaders to advance clinical development initiatives.Contribute to strategic discussions regarding clinical development plans and indication prioritization.Participate in operational oversight to ensure clinical trial goals are met efficiently and effectively.Provide medical review and monitoring for Phase 2 and Phase 3 clinical trials in collaboration with CROs.Represent the organization at clinical advisory boards, investigator meetings, and major medical conferences.Mentor junior clinical research colleagues and contribute to professional development within the team.Senior Medical Director Clinical Development Key Responsibilities & DutiesDesign and execute clinical trial protocols for neuropsychiatric disorders, ensuring compliance with industry standards.Serve as Global Clinical Lead for programs, leading clinical subteams and contributing to strategic planning.Author clinical study reports, regulatory documents, and publications to support trial outcomes and approvals.Coordinate operational aspects of projects to meet performance expectations in time, cost, and quality.Develop collaborative relationships with investigators and thought leaders globally to enhance clinical research.Oversee medical monitoring and review clinical trial data to ensure accuracy and integrity.Contribute to regulatory interactions, including INDs and NDAs, ensuring successful submissions and approvals.Attend and present at major medical conferences, representing the organization to external audiences.Senior Medical Director Clinical Development Job RequirementsDoctor of Medicine (MD) with extensive drug development experience in psychiatry.5-7 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, including early and late-stage clinical programs.Proven success in NDA or BLA submissions and approvals with global regulatory agencies.Outstanding written and verbal communication skills for interaction with senior management and external audiences.Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity in a matrixed work environment.Strong leadership and collaborative interpersonal skills for effective team management.Experience in mentoring clinical research colleagues and fostering professional growth.Willingness to travel domestically and internationally approximately 25% of the time.