Medical Director, Clinical Development - Job ID: 1930

Role: Medical Director overseeing late-phase clinical trials in endocrinology at Ascendis Pharma, focused on designing, monitoring, and analyzing clinical studies to support drug development. Responsibilities include contributing to clinical development plans, providing medical oversight as a study leader and Medical Monitor, ensuring study integrity, and collaborating on regulatory and scientific documentation. The position involves cross-functional engagement with clinical operations, statistics, regulatory affairs, and external investigators, with an emphasis on trial design, data interpretation, and regulatory strategy. Qualifications: MD with 5+ years industry experience, 3+ years in clinical trial design/execution, ideally board-certified in endocrinology, with residency/fellowship completion and physician licensure preferred. High-value specifics include late-phase (likely Phases 2-3) endocrinology studies, with some international travel (~20%). The role is based in the US, reporting to the VP of Clinical Science, and requires strong clinical, leadership, and communication skills.