We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Medical Director (MD) to support development activities for our portfolio our immunology clinical programs, with a specific emphasis on severe immune-mediated diseases related to glomerular kidney disease. Reporting directly to the Clinical Development Lead, the MD is a key member of the clinical development team, supporting the development of our novel therapeutic candidates in late-stage studies. The successful candidate will primarily be involved in activities associated with the design, execution, monitoring, data interpretation, and reporting of clinical studies evaluating novel therapies across target indications. Additional responsibilities involve managing external collaborations, gaining comprehensive knowledge of the literature related to the product(s) in development, supporting Regulatory interactions, and supporting Medical Affairs and Commercial colleagues.
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As part of a startup environment, the role involves extensive matrix interactions with colleagues from various disciplines to ensure the successful execution of clinical development plans and regulatory filings.
What You Will Do
Support the design and execution of clinical development plans for HI-Bio's programs within rare autoimmune and nephrology therapeutic areas, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and timelines
Provide medical and scientific oversight for clinical trials, including protocol development, study monitoring, data review, and analysis
Collaborate with Clinical Operations in trial setup, conduct, recruitment activities, closeout, and reporting
Draft and coordinate completion of clinical study reports
Prepare responses to questions from Ethics Committees and Health Authorities
Support integrated document development for marketing authorization filing
Interpret, report, and prepare oral and written results of product research, in collaboration with senior clinical personnel, in preparation for health authority submissions
Support preparation for FDA Advisory Committee and EU Oral Explanation
Provide leadership to cross-functional project teams with peers from clinical operations, biometrics, clinical pharmacology, biomarker sciences, regulatory affairs, and medical writing, and others
Establish and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders and clinical investigators in the nephroimmunology field and disease areas related to clinical development programs
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and guidelines
Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Participate in due diligence activities and provide medical expertise in support of business development initiatives as needed
Represent externally at scientific conferences, investor meetings, and other industry events
Who You Are
You have significant experience in clinical trials and can strongly communicate and present relevant clinical data to leadership and core teams. You are curious, creative and collaborative with a passion for improving the lives of patients with Rare Autoimmune Nephrology.
Qualifications
- MD or equivalent degree, with board certification in nephrology, immunology, or similar field.
- Minimum of 3+ years of clinical development experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with a track record of successful drug development.
- Experience in late-stage drug development, with a preference for experience in nephrology and/or immuno-inflammatory indications
- Strong knowledge of clinical trial design and execution, including experience with adaptive trial designs and biomarker-based approaches
- Deep understanding of regulatory requirements for drug development, including experience leading interactions with global regulatory agencies
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex medical and scientific information to diverse audiences
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders, clinical investigators, and internal stakeholders through a highly collaborative approach
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally, approximately 10-20% of the time.
Job Level: Management
Additional Information
The base compensation range for this role is: $187,000.00-$312,000.00
Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.
Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.
In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees' and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
- Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
- Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
- 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
- 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
- Employee Resource Groups participation
Why Biogen?
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.