Senior Medical Director

Responsibilities:
- Lead design, execution, and analysis of clinical trials for the SLC6A19 program and other early-stage assets.
- Author and review clinical-regulatory documents (protocols/amendments, informed consents, study reports, SAPs).
- Prepare and deliver scientific presentations and communications for internal/external stakeholders.
- Engage thought leaders and patient advocacy groups to inform clinical development plans.
- Partner with Clinical Development Operations to select/oversee investigators, sites, vendors, and CROs.
- Develop and integrate clinical timelines and budgets with cross-functional stakeholders.

Qualifications:
- MD with 6+ years of drug development industry experience.
- Board eligibility/certification; clinical experience in internal medicine and/or pediatrics; nephrology or cardiometabolic research/clinical experience preferred.
- Experience as a clinical study medical monitor.
- Experience preparing/submitting scientific publications, study protocols, Investigator Brochures, and other clinical-regulatory documents.
- Experience planning/overseeing early-stage and/or registration-enabling programs (CRO/site selection; investigator/advocacy engagement).
- Demonstrated knowledge in clinical trial design/conduct and data analysis/interpretation (especially Phase 2).
- Experience leading cross-functional study teams.
- Exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills; strong ethical standards.
- Travel domestically/internationally up to 20%.

Hybrid/Location:
- Onsite at South San Francisco HQ at least three days per week.

Compensation/Benefits (if applicable):
- Expected annual salary range (Bay Area): $337,500–$412,500; eligible for annual performance bonus.
- Benefits include medical/dental/vision, mental health offerings, equity incentive plan, 401(k) match, and holiday/PTO.