Associate Medical Director, Clinical Development

Akebia Therapeutics, Inc.; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 272,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision

Dental

Retirement

PTO

Equity

Bonus program

Job summary

Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. in the Greater Boston area is seeking an Associate Medical Director to lead medical oversight of clinical trials across development programs. This role contributes to study design, data interpretation, and high-quality publication activities while supporting regulatory submissions.

You will partner with Clinical Operations, PK/PD, and KMEs to ensure scientific rigor and timely delivery of results that inform product strategy and patient impact.

Qualifications

• MD degree or non-US equivalent.
• Ability to critically evaluate and interpret data.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development and execution of clinical development plans.
• Review and implement clinical trial protocols and study documents.
• Collaborate with Clinical Operations to support study execution.
• Support investigator education and site personnel training.
• Medical monitoring activities including protocol deviations and amendments.

Skills

Data interpretation

Communication

Cross-functional

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Education

MD or equivalent

Job description

Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. in the Greater Boston area is seeking an Associate Medical Director to lead medical oversight of clinical trials across development programs. This role contributes to study design, data interpretation, and high-quality publication activities while supporting regulatory submissions.

You will partner with Clinical Operations, PK/PD, and KMEs to ensure scientific rigor and timely delivery of results that inform product strategy and patient impact.