Executive Medical Director

Hartmann Young; New Jersey; On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharma company in New Jersey seeks a Vice President & Head of Cardiovascular Medicine to spearhead clinical strategy and development. In this key role, you will lead pioneering cardiology programs and serve as a subject matter expert. The ideal candidate possesses an MD or DO, over a decade of leadership in cardiovascular clinical programs, and a proven track record in regulatory submissions. This position offers a unique chance to significantly impact patient lives while driving innovations in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership in cardiovascular clinical programs.
• Experience in leading global cardiovascular trials and regulatory submissions.
• Deep understanding of cardiomyopathy and heart failure.

Responsibilities

• Lead cardiovascular clinical programs as the internal and external SME.
• Serve as medical director for pivotal clinical trials.
• Ensure compliance with GCP, ICH, FDA, and EMA regulations.

Skills

Leadership in cardiovascular clinical programs

Clinical trial oversight

Cross-functional team collaboration

Regulatory knowledge (FDA, EMA)

Education

MD or DO with board certification

Job description

🌟 Vice President & Head of Cardiovascular Medicine

Are you ready to lead cardiovascular clinical strategy and development through one of the most exciting phases in a biotech company’s journey from pivotal global trials and regulatory submissions?

I'm partnered with established Biopharma that is hiring a VP & Head of Cardiovascular Medicine to shape, lead, and execute cutting‑edge cardiology clinical programs. This is a rare opportunity to make a defining impact on patient lives while driving innovation in a fast‑growing, mission‑driven organization.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and inspire cardiovascular clinical programs, serving as the internal and external subject matter expert (SME) for heart failure and cardiomyopathy.
• Serve as lead study physician / medical director for at least one pivotal clinical trial, overseeing design, execution, and regulatory submission activities.
• Develop and advise on clinical protocols, biomarkers, and imaging strategies to evaluate cardiac dysfunction and therapeutic interventions.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams, academic investigators, KOLs, steering committees, and Data Safety Monitoring Boards.
• Ensure compliance with GCP, ICH guidelines, FDA, and EMA regulations.
• Represent the organization externally at scientific conferences, advisory boards, and investigator meetings, providing thought leadership in cardiovascular medicine.

What You Bring

• MD or DO with board certification or substantial clinical experience in cardiology, preferably in heart failure or cardiomyopathy.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in cardiovascular clinical programs, ideally in biopharma or clinical development.
• Demonstrated success leading global cardiovascular trials with experience in regulatory submissions (BLA/NDA/IND) strongly preferred.
• Deep understanding of cardiomyopathy and heart failure science, translational research, and clinical trial design.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams, influence strategy, and partner with internal and external stakeholders.