Clinical Development Associate Medical Director- Pain
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
August 30, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Boston, MA)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Clinical Development Associate Medical Director serving as Medical Lead for clinical trials, focusing on trial strategy, design, execution, and safety monitoring. Responsibilities include developing study protocols, serving on Study Execution Teams, preparing regulatory submissions, and providing scientific input on study documents and analysis plans. Acts as liaison with internal departments and external medical personnel, representing Vertex in external protocol development and study reporting. Requirements: MD, DO, or equivalent with 8+ years in clinical or basic research, strong communication skills, and familiarity with GCP, clinical study design, and data analysis. Preferred: Board certification or clinical specialty training; global clinical research experience and regulatory interaction background. High-Value: Involvement in clinical development programs, possibly across multiple therapeutic areas or modalities. Work setup: Hybrid or on-site; no travel specified.