Clinical Development Director, Obesity/Cardiovascular
About the role
For our client, we are seeking a Clinical Development Director, Obesity/Cardiovascular to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space. This role will guide late-stage clinical development strategy for obesity and cardiovascular programs, with a strong focus on global evidence generation and phase 3 execution. The director will partner closely with cross-functional teams to translate clinical strategy into study documents, support trial implementation, and contribute to regulatory and safety interactions. This position also requires strong external scientific engagement with key opinion leaders and presentations at medical meetings. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and design of global evidence generation plans for phase 3 programs
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to translate clinical strategy into study documents
- Provide clinical insights for trial implementation and data interpretation
- Act as medical monitor for clinical trials
- Review clinical trial data for accuracy and adherence
- Contribute to safety and regulatory interactions
- Author clinical study reports and regulatory submissions
- Develop relationships with key opinion leaders and present at scientific meetings
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
- 3 years of clinical research experience
- 3+ years in the biopharmaceutical industry, ideally in late-phase development
- 5+ years of combined clinical research and patient care experience
- Strong understanding of pharmaceutical product development and commercialization processes
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and FDA regulations
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
Pay
$160,000 – $200,000 annually
Benefits
- Comprehensive employee benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement and savings plan with company contributions
- Discretionary annual bonus and stock-based incentives
- Award-winning time-off plans
- Flexible work models where applicable