Medical Director - Rare Diseases

• Oversee medical monitoring activities during clinical trials, including safety reviews, adverse event management, and protocol deviations.
• Lead the development and execution of one or more clinical development plans for rare disease programs, including protocol design, study conduct, data analysis, and interpretation.
• Provide medical and scientific expertise to cross-functional teams, including Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and Biostatistics, to ensure successful execution of clinical trials.
• Collaborate with key opinion leaders and investigators to drive scientific discussions and ensure the clinical relevance of study endpoints.
• Participate in the evaluation and selection of external vendors, including clinical research organizations (CROs), central laboratories, and imaging vendors.
• Contribute to the preparation of regulatory submissions, including MAA / BLA filings in EU and/or US.
• Stay abreast of scientific literature, competitor landscape, and regulatory guidelines related to rare diseases to inform clinical development strategies.
• Serve as a medical expert internally and externally, including representing the company at scientific conferences, advisory boards, and regulatory meetings.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Medical Director to join the international Clinical Development team. You play a key role in medical monitoring, as well as designing and implementing strategies for the different clinical development programs.

Qualifications:

• Medical degree (MD or equivalent) with board certification in a relevant therapeutic area, e.g. neurosciences or immunology
• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in clinical development within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry. Experience in the rare disease area is a big plus!
• Strong understanding of clinical trial design, execution, and regulatory requirements, preferably including knowledge of orphan drug development pathways.
• Proven track record of leading successful clinical development programs from Phase I through Phase III, including experience with regulatory submissions and interactions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Flexibility to adapt to a multicultural and evolving work environment, with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach.

This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of patients while contributing to the advancement of cutting-edge treatments.

Our client is a leading pharmaceutical company dedicated to advancing treatments and improving the lives of patients with rare diseases. With a strong commitment to innovation and patient-centricity, we strive to bring transformative therapies to market to address unmet medical needs.

Our client offers an excellent remuneration package, which is subject to negotiation based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

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