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Medical Director Clinical Development

ARTO
Cambridge
1 week ago
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ARTO have partnered with a highly funded biotechnology company with an innovative preclinical platform looking to find therapeutic candidates for diseases in Autoimmune, Neurological and Cardiovascular diseases.


As their research moves towards the clinic and phase I, we are now searching for a Medical Director to oversee the drafting of the IND packages, prepare for the company's drug development plan and also be a key member of the R&D team.


For this position, the ideal candidate would be based in the UK, with a bi-weekly office expectation of roughly 3 days in Cambridge.


Responsibilities:

  • Implement translational medicine and early clinical development plans for different therapeutic candidates
  • Prepare for Phase I clinical trials
  • Design and Implement clinical development plans
  • Lead the prep of regulatory submission documents.
  • Build relationships with stakeholders, senior management, KOLs


Qualifications:

  • MD, with experience working as a Clinical lead for early phase clinical trials.
  • Strong scientific background in Immunology/Inflammation/Dermatology and exposure and understanding of multiple disease areas and also drug development/discovery processes
  • Proven experience leading Phase I and II clinical trials.
  • At least 5 years of experience in industry from a pharmaceutical/biotech company.
  • Ability to work hands on in a dynamic team.


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