Medical Director MD, Clinical Development, Endocrinology

About the role

The Medical Director will play a critical role in advancing clinical programs by partnering with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Drug Safety, Biometrics, Translational Medicine, Research, and Medical Affairs colleagues. This individual will contribute scientific and medical expertise to study design, clinical execution, safety evaluation, biomarker strategies, and data interpretation while helping advance innovative therapies for patients with endocrine and metabolic disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership for Phase 1–3 clinical studies within the endocrinology portfolio.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical study protocols in partnership with multidisciplinary development teams.
• Serve as Sponsor medical monitor and maintain productive relationships with investigators, study sites, and external experts.
• Review and assess clinical safety data, including adverse events and emerging safety signals, in collaboration with Drug Safety colleagues.
• Partner with Clinical Operations to ensure studies are conducted in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), applicable regulations, and company procedures.
• Analyze, interpret, and communicate clinical study results to internal stakeholders and external scientific audiences.
• Contribute to the preparation and review of clinical study reports, regulatory documents, presentations, and publications.
• Partner with Medical Affairs and external experts to build scientific partnerships and communicate clinical findings.
• Collaborate in the evaluation of new development opportunities and contribute to clinical development strategy discussions.
• Assist with study planning, resource forecasting, and engagement of external consultants and contract research organizations (CROs).

Requirements

• MD or DO degree with accredited residency training and board certification in relevant clinical specialty for the therapeutic area required AND 2+ years of experience in clinical research and development (Phase 1-4) in either a pharmaceutical/biotechnology company or a clinical research/academic environment or related experience required.
• Strong understanding of clinical drug development, study design, and clinical trial execution.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), regulatory requirements, and clinical development processes.
• Experience interpreting clinical and safety data and communicating findings to diverse audiences.
• Understanding of translational medicine, biomarker development, and clinical pharmacology principles.
• Strong scientific, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated success collaborating with CROs, investigators, consultants, and cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board certification in Endocrinology preferred.
• Clinical development experience in endocrine, metabolic, or related therapeutic areas.
• Experience serving as a medical monitor or study physician for clinical trials.
• Experience with early- and/or late-stage clinical development.
• Familiarity with regulatory interactions and clinical submission activities.
• Demonstrated interest in advancing innovative therapies for endocrine disorders.

Pay

The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $254,600.00-$347,000.00. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills.

Benefits

• Retirement savings plan (with company match)
• Paid vacation, holiday, and personal days
• Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
• Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.