Clinical Development Associate Medical Director-Nephrology

The Clinical Development Associate Medical Director will serve as the Medical Lead for clinical trials, working with cross-functional teams on trial strategy, design, execution, and reporting. This role includes oversight and accountability for the study as a whole, serving as the internal primary Medical Monitor responsible for monitoring the safety of enrolled subjects and ensuring scientific integrity. The incumbent may also participate in other projects to support the clinical development program.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the development of Study Protocols, Investigator's Brochures, Clinical Development Plans, and other key documents in conjunction with other line functions and with minimal guidance.
• Serves on cross-functional Study Execution Teams (SET) for assigned trials, working with other team members to achieve efficient, high-quality study execution.
• Participates in the preparation of regulatory documents in support of regulatory submissions, including the clinical section of INDs and CTAs, IND safety reports, annual reports for assigned trials, responses to regulatory authorities and Ethics Committees/IRBs, and other documents as appropriate.
• Provides scientific and clinical input to study-related documents and analysis plans, including informed consent forms, clinical research forms, statistical analysis plans, clinical pharmacology analysis plans, and clinical study reports.
• Acts as liaison between Clinical Development and other internal groups at Vertex (e.g., Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Development Execution) for assigned studies.
• Represents Vertex to outside medical personnel in the development of clinical protocols, in study conduct, and in external reporting of study results.
• Performs other duties as assigned related to other aspects of Clinical Development.

Requirements

• MD, DO, or equivalent ex-US medical degree.
• Typically requires 8 years of basic or clinical research experience in an academic or industry setting, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-based matrix environment and to function independently as appropriate.
• Global clinical research experience and experience interacting with regulatory authorities is a plus.
• Working familiarity with analysis of research data, biostatistics, pharmacology and pharmacokinetics, international standards for Good Clinical Practice (GCP), clinical study design, ethics committee/Institutional Review Board review, preparation of manuscripts, abstract/posters, and oral presentations, overall drug/device clinical development.
• Board certification/eligibility, as well as clinical training in a relevant medical specialty, is highly desired.

Pay

The pay range for this role is $204,000 - $306,000. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Benefits

• Inclusive market-leading medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off, including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and Winter.
• Educational assistance programs, including student loan repayment.
• Generous commuting subsidy.
• Matching charitable donations.
• 401(k) retirement plan.

Schedule

This is a Hybrid-Eligible role, allowing you to work remotely up to two days per week or choose to work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility. The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.