Director, Global Clinical Physician – Neuroscience

Jobtailor; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a physician-scientist to provide medical accountability for Phase 1–3 clinical trials in a cross-functional setting. You will lead medical data review, safety assessment, protocol development, and authoring of regulatory content.

Expect leadership responsibilities and collaboration across study teams in a fast-paced environment. The role requires MD or equivalent, 5+ years of industry or trials experience, and strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Requires MD or equivalent (US or non-US).
• 5+ years of industry or clinical trials experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary source of medical accountability and oversight for multiple clinical trials.
• Manage Phase 1–Phase 3 studies and make study decisions.
• Provide medical and scientific expertise to cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to Study Delivery Teams and Clinical Development Teams.
• Lead medical data review, including eligibility review.
• Manage site interactions with Clinical Scientists for medical questions and education.
• Assess key safety-related serious adverse events and oversee safety narratives.
• Provide medical strategic oversight in protocol development.
• Design and develop clinical plans and protocols with the Clinical Development Lead.
• Provide oversight and medical accountability for a group of studies.
• Lead benefit/risk analysis for clinical development protocols.
• Partner with Clinical Scientists on study execution and site activation.
• Identify and build relationships with principal investigators and thought leaders.
• Maintain scientific expertise and reputation in the disease area.
• Monitor competitive compounds, development, and regulatory issues.
• Provide ongoing medical education and protocol-specific training.
• Contribute to Health Authority interactions and advisory board meetings.
• Author or draft clinical content for CSRs, regulatory reports, briefing books, and submission documents.

Skills

Medical oversight

Clinical trial management

Leadership

Communication

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Statistical design

GCP compliance

Clinical data review

Protocol development

Education

MD or equivalent

Job description

• Serve as primary source of medical accountability and oversight for multiple clinical trials
• Manage Phase 1–Phase 3 studies and make study decisions
• Provide medical and scientific expertise to cross‑functional BMS colleagues
• Contribute to Study Delivery Teams and potentially Clinical Development Teams
• Lead medical data review, including eligibility review
• Manage site interactions with Clinical Scientists for medical questions and education
• Assess key safety‑related serious adverse events with Worldwide Patient Safety and oversee safety narratives
• Provide medical strategic oversight in protocol development
• Design and develop clinical plans and protocols with the Clinical Development Lead
• Provide oversight and medical accountability for a group of studies
• Lead benefit/risk analysis for clinical development protocols
• Partner with Clinical Scientists on study execution, site activation, enrollment, and protocol deviations
• Identify and build relationships with principal investigators and thought leaders
• Maintain scientific expertise and reputation in the disease area
• Monitor competitive compounds, development, and regulatory issues
• Provide ongoing medical education and protocol‑specific training
• Contribute to Health Authority interactions and advisory board meetings
• Author or draft clinical content for CSRs, regulatory reports, briefing books, and submission documents

Requirements

• MD required (or x-US equivalent)
• 5 or more years of industry experience and/or clinical trials experience required
• Ability to communicate information clearly and lead presentations in scientific and clinical settings
• Expertise in the scientific method to test hypotheses, including statistical design, analysis, and interpretation
• Expertise in the drug development process
• Expertise in the components needed to execute an effective clinical plan and protocols
• Strong leadership skills with proven ability to lead and work effectively in a team environment
• Subspecialty training in applicable therapeutic area desired
• Fulfill GCP and compliance obligations for clinical conduct and maintain all required training
• Domestic and international travel may be required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in clinical trial management, medical oversight, and protocol development, with a strong focus on safety assessment and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and communicate effectively in scientific and clinical settings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• MD Required
• 5+ Years Industry Experience
• Clinical Trials Experience
• Expertise in Drug Development Process
• Strong Leadership Skills

Hard Skills

• Medical Accountability
• Clinical Plan Development
• Statistical Design and Analysis
• Safety Narrative Oversight
• Benefit/Risk Analysis
• Protocol Development
• Eligibility Review
• Medical Data Review
• GCP Compliance
• Clinical Content Authoring

Soft Skills

• Clear Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Presentation Skills

Industry Keywords

• Clinical Trials
• Phase 1–Phase 3 Studies
• Health Authority Interactions
• Principal Investigators
• Advisory Board Meetings
• Competitive Compound Monitoring
• Medical Education
• Protocol Deviations
• Therapeutic Area Expertise
• Worldwide Patient Safety