Medical Director, Clinical Research Cardiovascular
Cytokinetics
August 28, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (South San Francisco, CA)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Lead clinical development in cardiovascular biopharma, overseeing scientific and medical aspects of research from early phases through regulatory submissions. Responsibilities: design protocols, provide medical oversight, contribute to IND/NDA submissions, analyze trial data, author publications, and establish relationships with cardiovascular experts. Collaborate across functions including Research, Regulatory, Medical Affairs, Safety, and Clinical Operations; support product safety reviews; and engage in external scientific representation. Qualifications: MD or MD/PhD with board certification in cardiology, 2+ years in clinical development, experience with heart failure studies preferred; strong leadership, communication, and scientific expertise in cardiology essential. High-Value: focus on cardiovascular diseases, including heart failure, with involvement in Phase I-III trials and regulatory submissions. Work setup: travel approximately 20%; based in the U.S. The role emphasizes strategic medical input, cross-functional partnership, and external engagement in the cardiovascular biopharma space.