This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Sr. Director - Clinical Research Physician in United States.
This senior leadership role is responsible for providing medical and scientific oversight across the full clinical development lifecycle of innovative therapeutic programs.
You will guide the design, execution, and interpretation of clinical trials, ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and scientific integrity.
The role plays a critical part in shaping clinical development strategy, integrating early and late-stage data to inform decision-making and regulatory success.
You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including clinical operations, regulatory affairs, and data management to ensure efficient and high-quality trial execution.
In addition, you will engage with external experts, investigators, and key opinion leaders to support scientific exchange and advance clinical understanding.
This position operates in a highly collaborative, research-driven environment focused on innovation, rigor, and delivering meaningful medical advancements to patients worldwide.
Accountabilities:- Provide medical oversight and strategic leadership across all phases of clinical trials, including design, execution, and interpretation, ensuring patient safety and scientific rigor
- Contribute to the development of key clinical documents such as protocols, investigator brochures, and informed consent materials
- Lead review and interpretation of clinical trial data, including safety, efficacy, and overall study progress assessments
- Support regulatory submissions by providing clinical expertise for INDs, clinical trial applications, and responses to health authorities
- Collaborate with clinical operations, regulatory, and data management teams to ensure timely, high-quality trial execution
- Develop and implement translational biomarker strategies to support early-phase development and clinical decision-making
- Engage with investigators, KOLs, advisory boards, and external stakeholders to support scientific exchange and program advancement
- Represent the organization in scientific conferences, regulatory meetings, and external engagements
- Identify and resolve clinical trial issues in collaboration with cross-functional partners to ensure smooth execution
Requirements:
- Medical Doctor degree with board eligibility or certification in a relevant specialty, or equivalent post-medical school clinical training
- Minimum 7 years of relevant clinical or research experience, including at least 2 years in clinical trial oversight
- Strong experience in clinical trial design, execution, and interpretation within an industry or research setting
- Background in cardiology or endocrinology preferred; exposure to early-phase or gene therapy programs is a plus
- Deep understanding of GCP, regulatory requirements, and clinical development best practices
- Proven ability to serve as a medical monitor, including safety and efficacy evaluation responsibilities
- Strong leadership and collaboration skills with cross-functional and external stakeholder management experience
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, including engagement with regulatory bodies and scientific forums
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with KOLs, investigators, and CRO partners
- Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to resolve complex trial-related challenges
- Willingness to travel to clinical sites, conferences, and regulatory meetings as needed
Benefits:
- Competitive annual base salary ranging from 240,000 to 352,000 USD depending on experience and location
- Eligibility for annual performance-based bonus
- Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan and additional pension benefits where applicable
- Paid time off, vacation, parental leave, and other flexible leave options
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
- Life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance programs
- Well-being programs, fitness resources, and employee engagement initiatives
- Inclusive work environment with strong employee resource group support networks
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
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