Medical Director, Clinical Development (Multiple Sclerosis)
6-month contract (can extend)
Must be EST based (primary interactions will be with EU)
$230/hr. W2 only
We're seeking a strategic and experienced Medical Director (MD, Neurology) to lead clinical development for a major Multiple Sclerosis (MS) franchise. This role offers the opportunity to shape lifecycle management for marketed assets and drive global regulatory and clinical initiatives.
location: Telecommute
job type: Contract
salary: $200 - 220 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Doctorate
responsibilities:
- Provide strategic and medical leadership across multiple MS programs, leveraging deep expertise in neurology, clinical science, and global medical insights.
- Build and execute lifecycle management strategies by integrating scientific rationale, regulatory requirements, development plans, and commercial objectives.
- Lead contributions to global registration filings and regulatory authority interactions, including post-marketing clinical trial design and execution.
- Develop and gain approval for study protocols through internal governance and advisory committees.
- Establish aggressive yet achievable clinical development timelines with clear go/no-go decision points for geographic and indication expansion.
- Represent Clinical Development on cross-functional Development Asset Teams (DAT), fostering collaboration with Commercial, Research, Regulatory, Clinical Operations, and Biostatistics.
- Support strategic initiatives, business development activities, and organizational goals within Clinical Development.
- Analyze study results and author clinical study reports for marketed assets.
- Provide clinical support for regulatory queries, label updates, and ongoing authority interactions.
- Support initial marketing authorization filings in Japan and China.
- Contribute to updates of core regulatory documents (e.g., Periodic Safety Reports, Investigator Brochures).
- Lead or support engagements with healthcare professionals to advance lifecycle management plans for MS products.
qualifications:
- MD or PhD degree required
- Sub-specialty training in Neurology or Immunology is a plus
- 5+ years industry experience in drug development or related roles to life cycle management of late stage clinical assets with direct experience of regulatory interactions.
- Demonstrated leadership and team building skills with the ablity to perform effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Capacity and willingness to work effectively across disease areas.
- Able to lead directly and by influence, with strong problem solving, conflict resolution, and analytical skills.
skills: Neurology, Immunology, Medical Leadership, Clinical Development Strategy, European Medicines Agency (EMA)
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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