Medical Director

Job Description

Job Description

The position of Medical Director will be an essential part of the clinical development team and will report to the Chief Medical Officer. The Medical Director will be responsible for the design and execution of clinical studies at Attovia. This individual will partner closely with Clinical Science, Clinical Operations, Regulatory, and other cross-functional team members to ensure the successful development of Attobody-based therapeutics. Attovia’s rapidly expanding pipeline includes multiple first-in-human and early proof-of-concept studies for immune-mediated diseases.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional study teams in the design, implementation, analysis, and interpretation of clinical trials. Ensure that project deliverables are accomplished on time and within budget.
• Assist in authoring clinical-regulatory documents, including study protocols, investigator brochures, IND/CTAs, informed consents, clinical study reports, procedure manuals, statistical analysis plans, and briefing documents for health authorities.
• Act as the medical monitor for Attovia clinical trials. Conduct regular medical safety data reviews. Identify, manage, and communicate potential safety signals.
• Prepare and deliver presentations and other scientific communications for internal and external stakeholders, including clinical advisors and study investigators.
• Engage with key opinion leaders to gain medical insights, inform clinical development plans, and build awareness and enthusiasm for Attovia’s programs.
• Organize and conduct clinical/scientific advisory board meetings as needed.
• Partner with Clinical Science and Clinical Operations to identify and build strong professional relationships with study investigators.
• Partner with Clinical Operations to identify, select, and manage CROs, study sites, and clinical vendors.
• Serve as the medical knowledge expert in target indication(s), develop target product profiles, and contribute to clinical and regulatory strategy.
• Partner with Project Management to ensure that clinical activities, timelines, and budgets are aligned with overall corporate goals.

Qualifications

• MD with a minimum of 4 years of clinical drug development. Active medical license preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, small biotech environment.
• Ability to interpret medical safety data independently without additional oversight.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills as evidenced by publications and platform presentations at scientific meetings.
• Proven track record of successful design and implementation of clinical trials. Prior experience in early-stage drug development (Phase 1 to 2) strongly preferred. 
• Demonstrated leadership presence, with the ability to foster relationships with key opinion leaders, study investigators, and academic collaborators.
• Therapeutic experience in immune-mediated diseases. Expertise in inflammatory bowel disease is preferred but not required. 
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and make informed decisions.
• Familiarity with the general principles of pharmacology/toxicology as it relates to first-in-human studies and early drug development.
• Proactive personality, positive/solution-oriented mindset, careful attention to detail, adaptability to rapidly changing environment, and high ethical standards.
• Willingness to travel intermittently for conferences, investigator meetings, and advisory boards.
• Willingness to work in-office at least 4 days per week and relocate if necessary.

About Attovia

Attovia is creating a pipeline of biotherapeutics with initial focus immune-mediated disease. The company leverages Attobody™, a novel biologics platform, to generate small format biparatopic binders that expand the addressable target universe across disease areas and can offer stronger efficacy, faster speed to response, and an improved safety profile than traditional approaches. We are currently progressing multiple programs across immune-mediated disease indications.

Our culture is centered around five core pillars:

• Integrity
• Learning & Growth
• Drive for Excellence
• Innovation
• Teamwork & Collaboration

We take pride in fostering a strong team and dynamic work environment, and we are seeking individuals who align with our values and contribute to a positive and impactful workplace.  

Attovia is located in San Carlos, CA.

Attovia is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. 

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Leveling and salary is commensurate with experience.

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