(Sr.) Medical Director, Clinical Development

$290,000.00 to $310,000.00San Diego United StatesAre you a medical professional with a passion for leading transformative autoimmune therapies? This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of clinical development within a growing organization dedicated to advancing patient care. You will be at the forefront of innovative research, collaborating with talented teams and external experts to bring impactful therapies from concept to clinical reality.Our client is a dynamic organization supporting drug discovery and development in the autoimmune disease space. They are seeking a Medical Director to lead their clinical programs with a focus on innovative and integrated strategies that move therapy candidates through all phases of clinical trials. You will help define study design, contribute to protocol development, and drive all aspects of clinical activities to ensure they meet the highest ethical, safety, and quality standards.Role Summary: This role is critical in providing clinical leadership for autoimmune programs, working closely with cross-functional teams, investigators, and external stakeholders. It involves hands-on oversight of study conduct, medical monitoring, data review, and strategic input for clinical and regulatory activities. The position is based on-site, requiring active engagement with study teams and external partners to deliver high-impact clinical programs that shape the organization’s pipeline.Key Responsibilities:Lead the clinical development plan for autoimmune projects, from first-in-human to registration studies. Manage study design, protocol development, and study start-up activities in collaboration with investigators and external partners. Oversee medical monitoring, data review, analysis, and reporting to ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards. Contribute to scientific literature review, participate in key opinion leader engagement, and provide strategic clinical guidance. Support and participate in Health Authority interactions and regulatory submissions as needed. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop publication strategies, author manuscripts, and prepare conference presentations. Mentor and oversee other clinical team members or contractors involved in clinical activities. Experience & Requirements:MD or equivalent degree with board certification or eligibility in medical rheumatology preferred. 4+ years in clinical development, with experience managing programs across all phases of trials, ideally within biotech or pharma. Strong knowledge of autoimmune diseases such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, or similar conditions. Exposure to biologic or cell therapy development is desirable. Experience with U.S. and European regulatory processes beneficial. Excellent communication skills for collaborations, presentations, and external engagements.