Job Details
Posted 7 May, 2026
Job Id: 627780
Senior Medical Director, Clinical Research – Hepatology
Job Description
The Senior Director, Clinical Research, will work in a matrix organization across Regulatory, Biostatistics, Clinical Operations, Preclinical, Commercial & QA teams to ensure fully harmonized and integrated development strategies. They will be a key Development spokesperson at external meetings, including regulatory interactions and scientific meetings.
This position is hybrid and will be primarily located at our Cambridge, MA headquarters or Maidenhead, UK location.
Key Responsibilities
* Be the strategic leader providing a strong, clear voice for the clinical programs
*Develop creative but realistic approaches to drug development and lead clinical efforts to secure global regulatory approvals
*Oversight of trial conduct and safety
*Provide strategic consultation and guidance to Research on all decisions that have significant clinical components and implications.
*Collaborate closely with Preclinical, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs and Commercial to ensure tight strategic integration of product development plans
*Be accountable via Clinical Research and Operations for all relevant timelines and deliverables
*Drive/supervise all major written deliverables (regulatory submissions, original articles, abstracts), and presentation materials
*Be responsible (as appropriate in line with SOPs) for final review and sign off with respect to all controlled documents including protocols, IBs, informed consent forms
* Influence internal and external audiences in a high impact, highly visible fashion
Qualifications
*MD with strong research background or MD PhD, with a track record of successful research support and peer review publications. Board Certification (or equivalent) or specialist training is highly desirable; drug development experience in hepatology (autoimmune liver disease) would be a great advantage, but not essential
*10+ years industry experience or equivalent clinical academic experience
*Sound scientific and clinical judgment
*Successful track record of leading Phase 2/3 clinical programs, including major interactions with Health Authorities
*Familiarity with concepts of clinical research and clinical trial design, including biostatistics, regulatory agency organization, guidelines, and practices
* Ability to effectively present ideas and document complex medical/clinical concepts in both written and oral communication
*History of solving problems while exhibiting superior judgment and a balanced, realistic understanding of issues
*Outstanding leadership and collaboration skills working within a matrix environment.
*Experience and knowledge of working with biotech/pharma partner(s) a plus
*Thrives in highly entrepreneurial biotech environment and embraces the companies culture of science, passion and urgency.
Pay ranges between 200-250/hr based on experience
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
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