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Senior Medical Director, Clinical Development, Endocrinology
Ascendis Pharma. Drive the design, safety monitoring, and data analysis of late-phase endocrinology clinical trials .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in clinical trial design and execution, with a strong focus on endocrinology. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, analyze clinical data, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
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M.D. DegreeClinical Trial DesignEndocrinology ExpertiseBoard-CertifiedRegulatory Submissions
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Hard Skills
Clinical Development PlanData AnalysisSafety MonitoringClinical Trial ProtocolsICH GCP ComplianceEfficacy Data TrackingRegulatory StrategyClinical Document PreparationProblem-SolvingPortfolio Management
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCollaborative Team PlayerAttention to Detail
Certifications & Qualifications
Board-Certified
Industry Keywords
EndocrinologyClinical TrialsInvestigative SitesMedical MonitorSOPsHealth Authority ResponsesScientific MeetingsCross-Functional CollaborationClinical ConsultantsKey Opinion Leaders
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Drive the design, safety monitoring, and data analysis of late-phase endocrinology clinical trials
- Formulate and implement the Clinical Development Plan for a therapeutic area within endocrinology
- Represent clinical development on the Project Core Team
- Provide leadership to study teams and teams of medical monitors
- Design clinical trials, provide overall oversight, and support site and subject retention
- Serve as medical monitor and track accumulating safety and efficacy data
- Oversee clinical monitoring in accordance with ICH GCPs and global SOPs
- Ensure completion of clinical trial protocols, investigator brochures, monitoring plans, training materials, study reports, health authority responses, SOPs, and related documents
- Analyze, evaluate, interpret, and report clinical data
- Anticipate and solve complex drug development problems
- Contribute to regulatory strategy, clinical documents, manuscripts, presentations, and regulatory submissions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize product development
- Represent clinical development in corporate strategic and organizational initiatives
- Cultivate relationships with investigative sites, clinical consultants, and key opinion leaders
- Assist with portfolio management and commercial activities as needed
- Complete assigned tasks accurately and on time while adhering to rigorous ethical standards
- Travel up to 20% domestically and internationally for scientific meetings
Requirements
What you’ll need- M.D. degree
- Completion of an accredited residency and fellowship (strongly preferred)
- At least 8 years of experience with clinical trial design and execution
- Strong track record of scientific and clinical inquiry
- Board-certified (strongly preferred), with specialty in endocrinology or genetics highly desired
- At least 10 years of industry experience; other relevant post-graduate clinical and/or academic experience may be considered case-by-case
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to learn quickly and follow complex directions under pressure
- Ability to multitask while remaining organized and attentive to detail
- Ability to lead directly and by example
- Trustworthy and collaborative team-player approach
- Initiative and complex problem-solving ability
- Sound judgment handling complex, confidential, and regulated information
Benefits
Comp & perks- 401(k) plan with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Company-offered Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
- Company-provided short and long-term disability benefits
- Pet Insurance and Legal Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
- Professional Development
- Health Saving Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Various incentive compensation plans
- Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Mental Health resources
- Paid leave benefits for new parents
- Discretionary annual bonus or incentive compensation plan eligibility
- Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives
- Paid time off
- Comprehensive benefits package