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Medical Director, Clinical Development - Job ID: 1930

Ascendis Pharma
October 2, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Palo Alto, CA)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Medical Director leading late-phase clinical trials in endocrinology, focusing on program design, oversight, and data interpretation. Responsibilities include designing trial protocols, serving as Medical Monitor, ensuring study integrity, analyzing clinical data, supporting regulatory submissions, and collaborating cross-functionally with clinical operations, regulatory, medical affairs, and other teams. Requirements include an M.D. degree, at least 5 years of industry experience, 3+ years in clinical trial design/execution, and preferred board certification and endocrinology specialty. Experience with late-phase trials, regulatory strategy, and cross-functional leadership in biopharma are highly valued. The role involves up to 20% domestic and international travel and is based in the United States.