Clinical Development, Medical Director- Neurology
Vertex Pharmaceuticals · Boston, MA
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Role summary
Vertex Pharmaceuticals seeks a Medical Director to lead clinical trial strategy, design, and execution across multiple development phases in neurology. The role involves serving as medical monitor, developing regulatory documents, and collaborating across functional teams at the Boston headquarters.
What they're looking for
- MD, DO, or equivalent ex-US medical degree
- Board certification or eligibility in medical, pediatric, or surgical subspecialty
- 10+ years basic or clinical research experience in academic or industrial settings
- Experience designing, executing, and analyzing clinical trials
- Working knowledge of GCP, biostatistics, and clinical study design
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in matrix environment and independently as needed
What you'll be doing
- Lead development of study protocols, investigator brochures, and clinical development plans with minimal guidance
- Serve as medical monitor responsible for safety oversight of enrolled subjects on assigned trials
- Prepare regulatory documents including clinical sections of INDs, CTAs, and safety reports for submissions
- Provide scientific input to study documents including informed consent forms, statistical analysis plans, and clinical study reports
- Represent Vertex to external medical personnel in protocol development and study conduct
Key requirements
- Therapeutic area
- Neuroscience
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