Executive Medical Director, Clinical Development

Scorpion Therapeutics; Berkeley (CA); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

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Job summary

Ray Therapeutics is seeking an Executive Medical Director, Clinical Development to lead ophthalmology-focused programs across early- and late-stage trials. You will shape development strategy, oversee trial protocols, and interface with investigators, regulators, and external partners.

The role requires an MD/DO/PharmD with 7–10 years in biotech/pharma and strong leadership in clinical development, with expertise in ophthalmology, retina, or neuroscience.

Qualifications

• MD/DO/PharmD with 7–10 years in biotech/pharma.
• Significant clinical development leadership experience.
• Expertise in ophthalmology, retina or neuroscience.

Responsibilities

• Shape clinical development strategy for ophthalmology programs.
• Oversee protocol development and study execution across trials.
• Interpret data and liaise with investigators, regulators and external partners.
• Lead cross-functional collaborations with Clinical Ops, Regulatory and Safety teams.
• Contribute to study design, regulatory submissions and scientific communications.
• Mentor clinical staff and support regulatory interactions and portfolio management.

Skills

Clinical development leadership

Strategic leadership

Regulatory submissions

Education

MD/DO/PharmD professional degree

Job description

Role:

Executive Medical Director, Clinical Development responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for Ray Therapeutics' ophthalmology-focused pipeline, including early- and late-stage clinical programs.

Responsibilities:

shape clinical development strategy, oversee protocol and study execution, interpret data, and liaise with investigators, regulators, and external partners. Lead cross-functional collaborations with Clinical Ops, Regulatory, and Safety teams; contribute to study design, regulatory submissions, and scientific communications; mentor clinical staff; support regulatory interactions and portfolio management.

Requirements:

MD, DO, or PharmD with 7-10 years in biotech/pharma, significant clinical development leadership, and specific expertise in ophthalmology, retina, or neuroscience. Experience with clinical phases, registrational studies, and regulatory processes is essential.

HighValue:

ophthalmology/neuroscience, retinal disease, clinical trial design, GxP, regulatory submissions, cross-functional leadership, and experience with IND/CTA processes.

WorkSetup:

hybrid Berkeley, CA; work in a fast-paced, innovative biotech environment with a patient-centric focus.