Medical Director, Clinical Development & Strategy

Lyciatherapeutics; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Lycia Therapeutics seeks a Medical Director to lead design, execution and analysis of clinical trials for its LYTAC platform. The role drives development strategy, ensures scientific integrity, and collaborates across teams to advance therapeutic candidates.

You will oversee protocol development, regulatory interactions, and data interpretation while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with investigators and CRO partners. This position is based on-site in South San Francisco.

Qualifications

• MD/PhD or MD in life sciences required.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in clinical research or drug development in biotech/pharma.
• Experience in allergy, immunology or autoimmune therapeutic areas is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and scientific input to development plans and trial designs.
• Develop study protocols, CRFs, consent forms and essential trial documents.
• Act as medical monitor or scientific liaison with investigators, sites and CROs.
• Lead safety and data analysis activities, and collaborate with biostatisticians for study reports.

Education

MD/PhD or MD in life sciences

Tools

Biostatistics

Regulatory knowledge

Clinical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Team leadership

Job description

Lycia Therapeutics seeks a Medical Director to lead design, execution and analysis of clinical trials for its LYTAC platform. The role drives development strategy, ensures scientific integrity, and collaborates across teams to advance therapeutic candidates.

You will oversee protocol development, regulatory interactions, and data interpretation while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with investigators and CRO partners. This position is based on-site in South San Francisco.