Medical Director

ELKA Search Partners; California (MO); On-site; USD 270,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment firm is seeking a Medical Director to lead the development of drug candidates. The ideal candidate will have experience in clinical development, particularly in rare diseases, and will be responsible for overseeing study conduct while ensuring participant safety. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for this role. The position offers a full-time opportunity with a competitive salary range of $270,000 to $300,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical development within rare disease or specialty therapeutic areas preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement clinical development strategies in alignment with organizational objectives.
• Support the design and execution of clinical development plans.
• Partner with internal teams, CROs, and external vendors to oversee the conduct of studies from start-up through completion.
• Provide clinical and medical expertise for protocols, regulatory submissions, and scientific publications.
• Serve as medical monitor ensuring safety of study participants.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Physician with board certification/eligibility

Job description

This range is provided by ELKA Search Partners. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$270,000.00/yr - $300,000.00/yr

The Medical Director will be responsible for leading the development of the organization’s drug candidates. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of all phases of clinical development and will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement clinical development strategies in alignment with organizational objectives.
• Support the design and execution of clinical development plans.
• Partner with internal teams, CROs, and external vendors to oversee the conduct of studies from start-up through completion.
• Provide clinical and medical expertise for protocols, statistical analysis plans, regulatory submissions, and scientific publications.
• Serve as medical monitor and subject matter expert, ensuring the safety of study participants and supporting pharmacovigilance reporting requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Physician with board certification/eligibility.
• Experience in clinical development within rare disease or specialty therapeutic areas preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Research