Madrigal Pharmaceuticals: Director, Clinical Science

About Madrigal

Madrigal is a biopharmaceutical company pursuing novel therapeutics for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), also known as metabolic dysfunction associated steatohepatitis (MASH). Our first therapy, Rezdiffra (resmetirom), was granted accelerated approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of adults with NASH with moderate to advanced liver fibrosis (consistent with stages F2 to F3 fibrosis) and is being studied in a Phase 3 trial for the treatment of NASH with compensated cirrhosis.

Role Overview

The Director Clinical Science is a key role responsible for managing the production and dissemination of our Madrigal Pharmaceuticals’ R&D publications. This position combines strategic planning, project management, and scientific expertise to ensure our publications meet the highest standards of quality and integrity. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in medical writing, publication planning, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, contributing to Madrigal’s mission of improving patient lives.

This role is ideal for a motivated individual with exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for scientific communication.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination and administration of the entire publication process to deliver high-quality publications.
• Collaborate in a cross-functional environment (e.g., clinical development, clinical operations, data management, biostatistics, medical writing) to streamline publication processes, reporting and tracking steps.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring efficient and timely delivery.
• Manage the scientific communications management systems.
• Monitor and report key performance indicators to ensure project milestones and R&D department goals are met.
• Develop and maintain the following publications-related materials, including:
  • Project tracker(s)
  • Repository of published/presented publications
  • Update to the publication plan
  • Internal newsletters
  • Project and storage folders
• Ensure the high quality and transparency of publications by maintaining/promoting familiarity with ICMJE, GPP, CONSORT, AMA, and Madrigal Pharmaceuticals publication policies and procedures.
• Organize and facilitate meetings, including preparing agendas and drafting detailed minutes.
• Perform other tasks and assignments as needed, demonstrating adaptability to the evolving needs of the Clinical Development and R&D teams.
• Proactive and flexible approach to managing a dynamic and fast-paced environment, ensuring the seamless integration of publication strategies with R&D initiatives.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• PhD, PharmD or advanced scientific degree in a biomedical field with proven scientific and/or publications expertise.
• Experience writing and editing peer-reviewed clinical publications (highly desirable).
• Experience in NASH/MASH or liver diseases (preferred).
• 2+ years of clinical or regulatory medical writing experience supporting pharmaceutical development.
• Strong understanding of drug development environment and processes.
• Proven track record of collaborative and consultative cross-functional abilities.
• Detailed working knowledge of publication strategy and planning.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with external experts, investigators, journal editors and publishers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and EndNote.

Compensation

Base salary is determined by several factors that include, but are not limited to, a successful candidate's qualifications, skills, education, experience, business needs, and market demands. The role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits, which include flexible paid time off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Madrigal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or disabled status, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fraud Warning

Please be aware that we are currently receiving numerous reports of individuals misrepresenting themselves as Madrigal Pharmaceuticals’ Hiring Managers, seeking to engage with job candidates through fraudulent online advertisements or job posting sites. These unauthorized individuals are using Madrigal’s name and logo in an attempt to solicit up-front fees and obtain personal information from interested job candidates. Please know that Madrigal does not conduct interviews via text or in chat rooms; conduct interviews via Skype, RingCentral or solely via telephone; charge candidates an advance fee of any kind (e.g., fees for purchasing equipment); nor does it offer positions of employment without undergoing a thorough recruiting process. Interviews with Madrigal are conducted via the Zoom platform.

Please also note that any correspondence with regard to employment would come from an authorized madrigalpharma.com email address or from an email address from one of our trusted search firm partners. We are aware that incorrect/fraudulent email addresses, with Madrigal misspelled, have been utilized in these most recent fraud attempts. If you receive unsolicited employment offers from people claiming to work for Madrigal we recommend that you: do not respond to their questions; do not open any attachments; and do not click on any hyperlinks.

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