Executive Medical Director, Clinical Development

BioSpace; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 322,000 - 415,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Discretionary annual bonus

Long-term incentive / equity

Job summary

Beeline Medicines is seeking an Executive Medical Director, Clinical Development to provide medical and scientific direction across multiple clinical development programs. You will own clinical strategy, protocol design, and medical oversight from early to late-stage development, reporting to the Chief Medical Officer.

This role requires MD/DO with 5–7 years in clinical development, leadership in cross-functional teams, and strong regulatory/communication skills in a fast‑paced, growth‑stage

Qualifications

• MD/DO required; board certification strongly preferred; fellowship training preferred.
• 5–7 years in a clinical development role within the life sciences industry.
• Demonstrated experience as physician medical lead on clinical programs across multiple phases, including regulatory submissions.
• Deep expertise in clinical trial design, protocol development, GCP compliance, and interpretation of trial data across Phase I–III/IV.
• Knowledge of FDA/EMA/ICH regulatory frameworks with hands-on regulatory submission experience.
• Safety monitoring, SAE assessment, medical monitoring, and pharmacovigilance in clinical-stage programs.
• Biostatistics principles, clinical endpoints, adaptive designs, and translational biomarker strategies in program design.
• Ability to lead cross-functional program teams and set scientific direction.
• Proven track record guiding programs to milestones and regulatory submissions.
• Collaborative leader driving credibility with investigators, regulators, and teams.
• Mentorship of clinical development talent and commitment to scientific excellence.
• Strong scientific and medical communication for regulators, investigators, executives, investors, and patients.
• Authoring and reviewing protocols, investigator brochures, study reports, regulatory briefs, and manuscripts.
• Cross-functional translation of medical complexity into actionable direction for operations, regulatory, biostatistics, and commercial teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as physician medical lead for assigned programs, owning clinical strategy and medical oversight across phases.
• Lead design/review of protocols, ICFs, investigator brochures, and regulatory submission documents.
• Provide medical oversight of ongoing trials, safety monitoring, SAE review, and risk assessment.
• Lead regulatory agency interactions including FDA/EMA meetings and briefing documents.
• Drive cross-functional teams with strategic direction and scientific guidance for integrated execution.
• Contribute to clinical/medical strategy with thought leadership on areas, landscape, and data.
• Support scientific publications, congress presentations, and medical education materials.
• Contribute to BD/in-licensing by providing clinical and medical assessments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory strategy

Medical communication

Biostatistics understanding

Safety monitoring

KOL engagement

Mentorship

Regulatory interactions

Clinical trial interpretation

Education

MD or DO

Board certification

Fellowship training

Job description

About Beeline Medicines

Beeline Medicines is a clinical‑stage biotechnology company focused on developing and delivering category‑leading precision therapies to transform the lives of people living with autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. With a portfolio of potential best‑in‑class and first‑in‑disease therapeutic candidates that directly target key pathways governing dysregulated immunological and inflammatory responses, the Company is developing medicines that have the opportunity to provide durable, life‑changing impact. Led by an established executive team and backed by world‑class life science investors, each day Beeline Medicines is determined to bring the scientific rigor and operational excellence to get to what matters for patients – realizing a world where people with immune‑mediated diseases can live life fully.

About Beeline Medicines

Beeline Medicines is a clinical‑stage biotechnology company focused on developing and delivering category‑leading precision therapies to transform the lives of people living with autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. With a portfolio of potential best‑in‑class and first‑in‑disease therapeutic candidates that directly target key pathways governing dysregulated immunological and inflammatory responses, the Company is developing medicines that have the opportunity to provide durable, life‑changing impact. Led by an established executive team and backed by world‑class life science investors, each day Beeline Medicines is determined to bring the scientific rigor and operational excellence to get to what matters for patients – realizing a world where people with immune‑mediated diseases can live life fully.

Job Summary

The Executive Medical Director, Clinical Development is a senior physician-scientist leader responsible for providing medical and scientific direction across one or more of the organization's clinical development programs. Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, this individual serves as the medical lead for assigned pipeline assets — owning the clinical strategy, protocol design, and medical oversight of clinical trials from early‑phase through late‑stage development. The Executive Medical Director is a key organizational voice in regulatory interactions, clinical investigator engagements, and cross‑functional program team leadership, and plays a central role in advancing the organization's pipeline toward regulatory submission and approval. This role combines deep clinical and scientific expertise with the strategic and operational leadership required to drive programs forward in a fast‑paced, growth‑stage biopharmaceutical environment.

Work Arrangement & Location

Hybrid - This position follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring a minimum of two (2) days on‑site per week — currently designated as Tuesday and Wednesday. Additional on‑site days may be required based on business needs, team priorities, or leadership direction.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Serve as the physician medical lead for assigned clinical development programs — owning the clinical strategy, development plan, and medical decision‑making for pipeline assets across all relevant phases of development (Phase I through Phase III/IV).
• Lead the design, development, and review of clinical trial protocols, informed consent documents, investigator brochures, and clinical sections of regulatory submissions (IND, NDA/BLA, global filings) — ensuring scientific rigor, patient safety, and regulatory alignment.
• Provide medical oversight of ongoing clinical trials — including safety monitoring, medical monitoring activities, serious adverse event (SAE) review, protocol deviation assessment, and benefit‑risk evaluation — in close partnership with clinical operations, pharmacovigilance, and biostatistics.
• Lead and actively contribute to regulatory agency interactions — including FDA and EMA meetings, briefing document preparation, and responses to health authority questions — serving as a primary medical spokesperson for assigned programs.
• Drive cross‑functional clinical program teams as the medical lead — providing strategic direction and scientific guidance to clinical operations, regulatory affairs, translational medicine, biostatistics, and medical affairs to ensure integrated, high‑quality program execution.
• Contribute to the development of the organization's clinical and medical strategy by providing thought leadership on therapeutic area trends, competitive landscape analysis, emerging clinical data, and evolving regulatory expectations relevant to the pipeline.
• Support the preparation and review of scientific publications, congress presentations, and medical education materials that advance the organization's scientific reputation and program visibility.
• Contribute to business development and in‑licensing evaluations by providing clinical and medical assessment of external assets and partnership opportunities.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Education: Medical degree (MD or DO) required. Board certification in a relevant clinical specialty strongly preferred. Completion of clinical fellowship training in a relevant therapeutic area preferred
• 5–7 years in a clinical development role within the life sciences industry.
• Demonstrated experience as a physician medical lead on clinical programs across multiple phases of development, including experience with regulatory submissions and agency interactions.
• Deep expertise in clinical trial design, protocol development, GCP compliance, and the medical and scientific interpretation of clinical trial data across Phase I‑III/IV development.
• Comprehensive knowledge of global regulatory frameworks (FDA, EMA, ICH guidelines) with hands‑on experience contributing to regulatory submissions, briefing documents, and health authority meeting preparation.
• Proficiency in clinical safety monitoring, SAE assessment, medical monitoring practices, and pharmacovigilance processes applicable to clinical‑stage drug development programs.
• Strong working knowledge of biostatistics principles, clinical endpoints, adaptive trial design concepts, and translational biomarker strategies as they apply to clinical program design and execution.
• Proven clinical development leader with the ability to serve as the medical authority on cross‑functional program teams — setting scientific direction, resolving complex medical questions, and driving alignment across diverse functional stakeholders.
• Strong track record of leading clinical programs through critical milestones — including first‑in‑human studies, proof‑of‑concept data readouts, pivotal trial initiation, and regulatory submissions — with a bias for rigor, speed, and quality.
• Collaborative and influential leader who builds trust and credibility with clinical investigators, KOLs, and regulatory agencies — leveraging scientific expertise and interpersonal effectiveness to advance the organization's programs and reputation.
• Committed mentor and scientific role model, dedicated to developing the next generation of clinical development talent within the organization and fostering a culture of scientific excellence and continuous learning.
• Exceptional scientific and medical communication skills — able to present complex clinical data, safety findings, and development strategies clearly and compellingly to diverse audiences including regulators, investigators, executives, investors, and patient communities.
• Skilled in authoring and reviewing high‑quality clinical documents including protocols, investigator brochures, clinical study reports, regulatory briefing documents, and scientific manuscripts.
• Strong cross‑functional communicator with the ability to translate medical and scientific complexity into actionable direction for clinical operations, regulatory, biostatistics, and commercial teams.

Salary Range

The expected salary range for this position varies by location and will be communicated based on the country or region in which the selected candidate is hired. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, location, and other job‑related factors permitted by applicable local law. A discretionary annual bonus and long‑term incentive award (e.g., equity) may be available based on individual and Company performance.

Salary Range

$322,000 - $415,000 USD

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package tailored to the country and region in which you are hired, in compliance with local laws and practices. Benefits may include, but are not limited to:

• Competitive health and wellness coverage (structure and premiums vary by country)
• Paid time off, public holidays, and additional leave entitlements in accordance with local requirements
• Flexible work arrangements / hybrid schedule

Benefits vary by location and are subject to eligibility requirements, local regulations, and plan terms. Specific benefit details applicable to your country or region will be provided during the offer process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Beeline Medicines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] to request an accommodation. We are committed to providing equal access to all candidates.

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