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Global Medical Indication Lead (Rheumatology)

Boston, MA 02110

Posted: 01/07/2025 Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm Job Category: Clinical Development and Operations Job Number: 616492 Is job remote?: Yes Country: United States

Job Description





The purpose of this position is to lead the clinical team for an indication: translating the TPP as set by the Asset Strategy Team into a Clinical Development Plan that answers the relevant questions, safeguarding time, quality and budget, in close collaboration with the other members of this cross functional team, in order to maximize the potential of the Asset for a given indication. 

 

This is a hybrid role and will have frequent trips to the Boston office. EST preferred.

 

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Provide continuous strategic medical insight and planning for the indication during all the stages of development. Own the Clinical development plan. Participate in long range strategic planning as data emerge in the indication

  • Line management of the Global Clinical Trial Physicians working on the indication: coach and set example for their roles ensuring high quality medical support for the study teams, identify high performers for potential other roles

  • Real time oversight of the medical aspects of studies in the indication including the relevant communication to management as well as the different study teams

  • Safeguard harmonization across the studies so that communications to external stakeholders (e.g. questions of IRBs, RAs) are consistent and company efficiency is maintained in close collaboration with peers as well as management of the different functional groups

  • Lead indication medical ad boards as appropriate

  • Help build and maintain a “best in class” group of development medical doctors

  • Ensure compliance of all studies in the indication  

 

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

  • Medical Doctor; relevant specialty education, immunology, rheumatology, having acquired in-depth understanding of end to end (phase I to registration) drug development based on relevant experience of at least 3-5 years in the pharma/biotech industry as well as clinical practice

  • Excellent English, both written and spoken is a must, as well as ability to travel

  • Proven leadership, motivational and interpersonal skills in a global and intercultural environment, including leading through influence (without having direct reporting lines)

  • Pro-active problem solver with negotiation skills

  • Must provide clear vision, direction, and purpose to the different study teams, demonstrated expertise in clinical trial design, conduct and interpretation of clinical data

  • Strong communication skills to ensure that study plans and status are transparent, and that risks, issues, and results are clear to all involved parties. A matrix structure requires additional skills in gathering decision information, negotiation and communicating decisions and action

  • Executes his/her responsibilities with knowledge, accuracy, persistence, resilience and creativity, being an accomplished team player whilst maintaining medical integrity

  • Demonstrated expertise in clinical trial design, conduct and interpretation of clinical data

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Planet Pharma is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.