Medical Director, Clinical Development
Oruka Therapeutics
September 25, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Waltham, MA)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Medical Director of Clinical Development focusing on designing, overseeing, and interpreting clinical trials for biologics targeting chronic skin diseases like plaque psoriasis. Responsibilities include protocol development, ensuring trial compliance with GCP, reviewing safety and efficacy data, authoring clinical documents, and contributing to development strategies. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with clinical operations, regulatory, medical affairs, biometrics, and project teams, as well as external stakeholders. The Medical Director provides medical expertise in dermatology, reviews safety concerns, and aids in regulatory submissions. Qualifications: MD with board certification, extensive clinical research experience in pharma or biotech, strong knowledge of trial design, GCP, and regulatory standards, plus excellent communication and leadership skills. Preferred: experience in biologics, dermatology indications, and regulatory interactions. The position may involve remote or hybrid work near Waltham, MA, with no travel specified. Compensation ranges from $256K-$288K, with a focus on impactful work in innovative biologics for dermatologic conditions.