Medical Director

Medical Director / Senior Medical Director, Clinical Development

Seattle, WA | United States

Our client is a fast-growing, innovation-driven biotechnology company seeking a Medical Director or Senior Medical Director to join our Clinical Development organization. This individual will play a critical leadership role across all phases of clinical development, with responsibility for designing and executing clinical strategy, advancing novel therapeutic candidates, and contributing to lifecycle planning.

This position offers the opportunity to work on first-in-class therapies addressing serious and high unmet medical needs, in both rare and broader-market indications.

Our Client is an innovative biotechnology company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing small-molecule and biologic therapeutics. Our Client's programs are centered on immune-mediated disorders, hematologic conditions, oncology, and neurobehavioral diseases.

Our Client's lead complement pathway inhibitor recently received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for a severe transplant-associated complication, with U.S. commercialization underway and regulatory review ongoing with the European Medicines Agency.

• Develop and refine clinical development strategies across multiple therapeutic programs
• Serve as Clinical Lead on cross-functional project teams
• Translate strategy into detailed clinical study outlines and protocols
• Provide ongoing medical monitoring for clinical trials (eligibility, safety surveillance, toxicity management)
• Collaborate closely with global investigators and research sites
• Contribute to preparation and review of regulatory submissions, including INDs, safety reports, investigator brochures, and development plans
• Participate in regulatory interactions and represent the clinical program before health authorities
• Engage external key opinion leaders to explore novel indications and development pathways
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Good Clinical Practice standards
• Lead data review, analysis, and interpretation for internal and external stakeholders
• Contribute to scientific publications and presentations
• Serve as an internal clinical and scientific resource across research, translational science, safety, regulatory, and program management functions
• Support evaluation of business development opportunities
• Provide scientific/medical review support as needed

• MD required; hematology specialization and clinical experience preferred
• Significant biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience
• Strong strategic thinking and systems-based problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership and cross-functional collaboration experience
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment

• Strategic mindset with strong prioritization skills
• Ability to influence and collaborate across functions and senior leadership
• High level of integrity and professional credibility
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Analytical decision-making capability
• Innovative and forward-thinking approach

• 10–20% travel required (medical congresses, investigator meetings, etc.)
• Supervisory responsibilities may include hiring, coaching, performance management, and team development

Our Client offers a competitive total rewards package, including base salary commensurate with experience, annual incentive eligibility, equity participation, comprehensive health benefits, retirement plan with company match, paid time off, and holidays.