Medical Director

Overview

Medical Director Neuroimmunology serves as the medical responsible on clinical trial(s), overseeing execution of clinical trial activities in assigned projects for a top-5 pharma company.

• Engage and work with Key Opinion Leaders or Scientific Advisors in the relevant therapeutic area to develop scientific rationale for clinical trials.
• Develop and/or oversee preparation of clinical development plans, study concept sheets, study protocols, or regulatory documentation in collaboration with clinical and project team members for assigned indication(s)/products or external partners for collaborative studies.
• Actively contribute to or oversee medical writing of medical sections of study protocols, investigator brochure and other regulatory documents.
• Manage the clinical team supporting the clinical trial.
• Manage, mentor and develop assigned staff as appropriate.
• Oversee all aspects related to the scientific and medical risk in collaboration with the safety representative and other relevant stakeholders.
• Support the review, analysis and interpretation of study data.
• Support communication of study results as assigned.

• Medical Degree (mandatory).
• Neuroimmunology experience is a must.
• Myasthenia gravis experience would be a big plus.
• Able to communicate effectively in English.
• Experience leading protocol development.

• Requires substantial professional experience in related therapeutic area/indication including clinical trials.
• Professional experience in the execution of clinical trials as medical responsible (3+ years) with at least one clinical trial within neuroimmunology.
• Previous experience in medical monitoring, medical data review, eligibility review during recruitment, presentations at investigator meetings and trainings, protocol writing, regulatory responses.
• Experience in design, set up, conduct and evaluation of clinical trials.
• Experience working in a cross-functional multi-site team environment.
• Working knowledge of GCP, ICH, US FDA and EMA regulations.

• Ability to work in an intense, fast paced, global work environment.
• Pro‑active, problem‑solving, constructive attitude.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentations (posters, paper, seminars) to internal and external parties.
• Ability to collaborate seamlessly with project/program/functional teams both face to face and remotely.

• Various annual leave entitlements.
• Range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximise savings and plan with confidence.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, Life Works, offering 24‑hour access to a global network of specialised professionals.
• Life assurance.
• Flexible country‑specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.

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