Sr Medical Director, Translational Clinical Development
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
August 16, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (United States)
Worldwide
$390,500 - $390,500 USD yearly
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Senior Medical Director leading early clinical development for rare disease assets at BioMarin, overseeing Phase 1 and 2 studies from first-in-human to proof of concept. Responsibilities: develop and execute clinical strategies, serve as clinical team leader, design innovative trial protocols, contribute to regulatory submissions, and guide biomarker and translational research. Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, biometrics, regulatory, and clinical operations to generate high-value data for regulatory and development decisions. Provide leadership and mentorship within the organization, support business development through technical assessments, and represent BioMarin in external scientific forums. Requirements: MD or equivalent with extensive experience (likely 10+ years) in early-phase clinical development, with strong expertise in translational research, biomarker strategies, and rare genetic diseases. Proven experience leading studies in biologics or gene therapies preferred, with a track record of regulatory interactions and portfolio management. High-Value: Rare genetic diseases, biologics, gene therapy modalities, early-phase development (pre-IND to proof of concept), biomarker strategy, and cross-functional leadership. Work setup details are not specified.