Medical Director, Clinical Development – Nephrology

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the design, implementation, and management of nephrology clinical trials, which includes protocol development, study monitoring, and data analysis.

• Act as the Medical Monitor for ongoing studies, ensuring the safety of patients and the integrity of scientific data.

• Collaborate with clinical operations, regulatory, and biometrics teams to guarantee trial success and adherence to compliance standards.

• Educate and guide clinical sites and investigators to enhance enrollment and ensure optimal study execution.

• Serve as the medical point of contact for site staff inquiries regarding patient eligibility and contribute to patient safety assessment and management.

• Offer medical expertise and assistance to external partners, vendors, and contractors.

• Engage with both internal and external stakeholders concerning the assigned clinical program.

• Contribute to regulatory documents such as INDs, NDAs, and briefing materials.

• Support interactions with regulatory bodies and ethics committees.

• Stay updated with scientific literature and the competitive landscape in nephrology.

• Collaborate with translational science, biomarker, and commercial teams to ensure alignment of clinical strategy with company objectives.

• Provide medical insights for lifecycle planning and early market preparation.

• Cultivate relationships with key opinion leaders in nephrology, investigators, and advocacy organizations.

• Represent the company at scientific conferences, advisory boards, and industry events.

⛳️ Requirements

• MD (or equivalent medical degree) required.

• Board certification in nephrology is highly preferred.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a nephrologist in academia or industry, and/or experience in nephrology clinical trials or rare disease initiatives.

• Proven experience in clinical trial design, execution, and medical monitoring.

• Strong clinical judgment, scientific rigor, and knowledge of regulatory requirements.

• Ability to work autonomously and excel in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

• Proficient in managing multiple projects concurrently and prioritizing tasks effectively.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the capability to influence and motivate cross-functional teams.

• High ethical standards and exceptional integrity.

• Sound judgment in handling complex, confidential, and regulated information.

• Authorization to work in the United States, verified through I-9 and E-Verify.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement.

• Occasional travel for team and company events.

• Equal Opportunity employer.