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Executive Medical Director

Denali Therapeutics
August 27, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (South San Francisco, CA)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Executive Medical Director overseeing clinical development of TV platform therapeutics targeting neurodegenerative diseases and inherited metabolic disorders. Responsibilities: provide medical oversight of trial design, establish development standards, lead regulatory interactions, guide clinical strategy, interpret data, and manage cross-functional teams; build relationships with KOLs and external stakeholders; drive publication and patient advocacy efforts; ensure GCP compliance. Qualifications: MD or MD/PhD with >12 years industry experience, including >7 years in senior clinical/medical roles; expertise in neurology, neuroscience, genetics, or immunology; proven leadership and trial design skills; experience with pivotal trial data, regulatory submissions, and cross-functional collaboration. Preferred: experience in biotech/pharma leadership, accelerated FDA pathways (Breakthrough, Fast Track), rare neurological diseases, and Orphan Drug designations. High-Value: focus on neurodegenerative, rare CNS disorders, DNA or biologic-based modalities, program stages from clinical to post-approval, and regulatory strategy. Collaboration: work with regulatory, commercial, legal, clinical teams, and external investigators. Work Setup: not specified, but implied senior leadership role in a fast-paced biotech environment.