Senior Medical Director, Clinical Development- Nephrology
Vertex Pharmaceuticals · Boston, MA
Medical AffairsFull-time$281k–$421kCompany career page
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Role summary
Vertex Pharmaceuticals seeks a Senior Medical Director to lead clinical development strategy for povetacicept in primary membranous nephropathy. The role involves designing clinical trials, preparing regulatory documents, managing cross-functional teams, and serving as medical lead for assigned studies in a matrix environment.
What they're looking for
- MD, DO, or equivalent ex-US medical degree
- 12+ years pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience in clinical trials and development
- Supervisory and people management experience
- Board certification or eligibility in a specialty
- Global clinical research experience and regulatory authority interactions
- Strong collaborative and independent problem-solving abilities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
What you'll be doing
- Define clinical development strategy and prepare clinical development plans for assigned compounds
- Develop study protocols, statistical analysis plans, and investigator brochures with minimal guidance
- Lead project teams and cross-functional groups to execute approved strategy and ensure high-quality study execution
- Prepare regulatory documents including clinical sections of INDs, CTAs, and responses to regulatory authorities
- Interface with regulatory authorities and serve as medical liaison between clinical development and internal groups
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