Senior Medical Director, Clinical Development

Biogen

. Develop and implement the Clinical Development Plan for clinical pipeline and research assets .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $274,000 - $376,750 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical development, particularly in leading registration-stage programs and filing INDs, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams and engaging with global regulatory authorities. Holds an MD or MD, PhD with specialized training in immunology and significant experience in business development activities.

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Clinical Development LeadershipIND Filing ExperienceGlobal Regulatory InteractionBusiness Development ExperienceResearch And Development Project Leadership

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Hard Skills

Clinical Development Plan ImplementationRegistration-Stage Program LeadershipEarly Clinical Development Program ManagementClinical Insights ProvisionDue Diligence Participation

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationStrategic InfluenceAccountability

Certifications & Qualifications

MDMD, PhD

Industry Keywords

ImmunologyPharmaBiotechRare IndicationsRheumatologyDermatologyPulmonaryInfectious DiseaseGastroenterology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement the Clinical Development Plan for clinical pipeline and research assets
Lead and oversee the clinical development of early-stage assets through to registration and post-approval
Provide clinical insights for early development assets that have not completed R2D transition
Offer clinical input for assets in partnership with external partners and/or for in-licensing activities
Act as Research and Development Project Lead, ensuring accountability for an asset throughout development activities
Serve as a member of the functional leadership team, providing insights on broader strategy
Influence senior cross-functional counterparts across research, development, medical business, and commercial functions
Engage significantly with global regulatory authorities
Lead registration-stage programs and/or early clinical development programs with experience filing INDs
Participate in business development activities, including due diligence
Collaborate closely with MSIDU leadership, Immunology Franchise, and external innovation partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD or MD, PhD, with training/experience in immunology, such as general medicine with a fellowship in rheumatology or dermatology, also considering pulmonary, ID, and GI
3 - 5 years in clinical development within pharma/biotech
Experience leading registration-stage programs and/or early clinical development programs with experience filing INDs
Significant interaction with global regulatory authorities
Business development experience, including due diligence
Experience in rare indications is a plus
Ability to function as Research and Development Project Lead

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
80 hours of sick time per calendar year
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
Employee Resource Groups participation
Short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities