Medical Director, Clinical Development & Trial Strategy

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity awards

Total rewards program

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC in Boston seeks a Clinical Development Associate Medical Director to serve as Medical Lead for clinical trials. You will oversee study strategy, design, execution, and reporting, and act as internal Medical Monitor ensuring subject safety and scientific integrity.

The role requires MD/DO or equivalent, extensive clinical research experience, and collaboration across Regulatory Affairs and Clinical Development to deliver high-quality trial results.

Qualifications

• MD, DO or equivalent ex-US medical degree.
• Typically requires 8 years of basic or clinical research experience.
• Board certification/eligibility highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Participates in development of Study Protocols, Investigator's Brochures, and Clinical Development Plans with minimal guidance.
• Serves on cross-functional Study Execution Teams for assigned trials to ensure high-quality execution.
• Prepares regulatory documents for submissions, IND safety reports, and annual reports for trials.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Global clinical research experience

Regulatory interaction

Education

MD/DO or equivalent ex-US degree

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC in Boston seeks a Clinical Development Associate Medical Director to serve as Medical Lead for clinical trials. You will oversee study strategy, design, execution, and reporting, and act as internal Medical Monitor ensuring subject safety and scientific integrity.

The role requires MD/DO or equivalent, extensive clinical research experience, and collaboration across Regulatory Affairs and Clinical Development to deliver high-quality trial results.