Medical Director/ Senior Medical Director

Position Summary

We are seeking a Medical Director/Sr. Medical Director that is highly motivated to join our team and work on-site at an exciting biotech company based in San Carlos, CA.

The primary role of the Medical Director/Sr. Medical Director will be to lead and execute early- and late-stage clinical trials in type 1 and type 2 diabetes and Obesity. The Medical Director/Sr. Medical Director will participate in the design and planning of clinical trials, medical aspects of trial execution and play an integral role in interpretation of study results.

The Medical Director/Sr. Medical Director will establish and approve scientific methods for design and implementation of clinical protocols, data collection systems and final study reports. In close collaboration with Medical Affairs and Scientific Communications teams, the Medical Director/Sr. Medical Director will play an important role in planning and delivering key data disclosures (i.e., abstracts, presentations, peer-reviewed publications). In addition, the role will have a significant role in Key Opinion Leader identification and development, advisory boards, scientific congresses, and fostering relationships with scientific associations and patient advocacy groups. Additional clinical trial-related responsibilities include collaborating closely with the Safety and Pharmacovigilance team for adverse event reporting and safety monitoring and working closely with the Clinical Operations team in study site selection.

Essential Responsibilities

• Design, prepare and initiate study protocols and other required documentation in compliance with project plans, federal regulations, GCP and good medical practice.
• Assist with the strategy and creation of the clinical development plans for one or more programs.
• Work collaboratively with other clinical staff in trial execution and oversight (e.g., Biostatistics, Clinical Operations, Scientific Communications).
• Act as Medical Monitor for company-sponsored trials.
• Support project teams with therapeutic area specific information.
• Responsible for performing ongoing clinical data review during study execution to ensure integrity of accruing study data and appropriate safety follow-up.
• Collaborate with internal departments in analyzing and reporting of safety data from clinical trials.
• Support writing and review of investigator brochures, protocols, statistical analysis plans and clinical study reports.
• Provide scientific input into clinical study reports and regulatory submissions.
• Analyze and interpret clinical trial data and prepare reports for regulatory agencies and publication.
• Interact with key opinion leaders and investigators in relevant disease-specific area.
• Ensure consistency of scientific and development strategies for diabetes and obesity products in development.
• Collaborate with groups within the organization to successfully execute key opinion leader strategy, advisory boards, scientific activities at scientific conferences, and other medical affairs-related activities.
• Maintain the highest level of scientific and clinical knowledge in relevant disease areas.
• May supervise employees, both directly and indirectly through a dotted line structure.

Education and Experience Requirements

• MD with board certification or eligibility in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism required.
• At least five years of drug development experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven hands-on experience in the design, execution, and reporting of controlled clinical trials in diabetes mellitus (both type 1 and type 2 diabetes).
• Knowledge of ICH and Good Clinical Practice and familiarity with global and regional regulations.
• Experience in the assessment of adverse events and safety of patients participating in clinical trials.
• Strong interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to function in a team environment.
• Ability to lead by example, build interdependent partnerships, and participate in a culture of collaboration and teamwork that fosters open communication.
• Able to prioritize and manage several projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment, as well as the proven track record of working effectively in diverse teams involving multi-functional disciplines.
• Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills to enable effective communication at all levels that allows for the presentation of complex and/or new ideas with clarity and simplicity.
• Exceptionally organized with keen attention to detail with the ability to shift focus and priorities, when necessary, under pressure and within deadlines.

Industry

• Biotechnology

Employment Type

• Full-time

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Biomea Fusion, we value bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop new and innovative solutions for patients. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Compensation

The expected salary range for the Medical Director role is $270,000 to $295,000. An individual’s position within the range is influenced by multiple factors, including education background, years of relevant industry experience, and market dynamics. These factors will influence the actual salary offered. Base salary is one part of the overall total rewards program, which includes discretionary bonus program, equity awards and comprehensive benefits program.