Senior Director, Clinical Development- Chronic Weight Management

Senior Director, Clinical Development

Lead clinical development for chronic weight management programs, supporting global scientific/medical evidence planning, cross‑functional collaboration, and regulatory interactions.

• Develop, execute, and communicate the global scientific/medical evidence plan.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally and globally to integrate medical, scientific, and commercial input into the development program.
• Build and maintain key scientific external relationships with opinion leaders.
• Provide clinical input on safety and regulatory interactions.
• Contribute to clinical trial design, execution, and data interpretation.
• Participate in safety assessments and regulatory agency interactions.
• Author clinical study reports, publications, and regulatory submissions.
• Present scientific findings at advisory boards, key scientific meetings, and external committee meetings as delegated by the Global Development Leader.
• Identify and evaluate new clinical research opportunities.
• Support in‑licensing, out‑licensing, and partner relationship activities.
• Assist product lifecycle management for new indications as directed by the Global Development Leader.
• Provide clinical content for regulatory and safety documents and materials used in Scientific Affairs and Commercial organizations.

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• 5+ years of clinical or basic science research experience.
• 5+ years of managerial experience directly managing people, teams, projects, or programs, or directing resource allocation.

• 5+ years of clinical research or basic science research combined with clinical teaching and patient care in obesity, chronic weight management, or sleep apnea.
• Clinical research experience in the biopharmaceutical, biotech, pharmaceutical, or CRO industry.
• In‑depth understanding of the scientific method and clinical application based on medical, scientific, and practical rationale.
• Familiarity with clinical research concepts, trial design, and biostatistics.
• Sound scientific and clinical judgment.
• Knowledge of GCP, FDA, EMEA/CHMP regulations and guidelines, and international regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication skills for presenting complex medical/clinical concepts verbally and in writing.
• Proven ability to act as a medical expert in a complex matrix environment.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving with superior judgment and realistic understanding of issues.

• Competitive salary range: $ to $ (U.S. only).
• Health and welfare plans for employees and eligible dependents.
• Retirement and savings plan with company contributions.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Discretionary annual bonus and stock‑based long‑term incentives.
• Comprehensive time‑off plan.
• Flexible work models where possible.
• Sponsorship for employment‑based visas is not guaranteed.

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