Medical Director, Hematology Clinical Development

Disc Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Disc Medicine is seeking a Medical Director, Clinical Development to lead medical strategy across our iron metabolism programs. You will partner with cross-functional teams to design trials and interpret data from early development through regulatory evaluation.

The role emphasizes medical oversight of trials, collaboration with Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics, CMC, PV, and Translational Medicine, and external engagement with investigators and KOLs.

Qualifications

• MD/DO/MD-PhD or equivalent medical degree.
• Board certification/eligibility in hematology/oncology or related field.
• Fellowship training in hematology/oncology or related field.
• 3–5+ years in clinical research or development in biopharma, CRO, or academia.
• Experience designing and overseeing clinical trials.
• Medical monitoring or study physician experience.
• Regulatory submissions and health authority interactions knowledge.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Travel 20–25% may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and strategic leadership for programs and studies.
• Develop and execute clinical development plans with cross-functional teams.
• Input into protocols, investigator brochures, SAPs, and regulatory documents.
• Act as SME on disease biology and competitive landscape.
• Serve as Study Physician or Medical Monitor for trials.
• Support regulatory submissions and health authority interactions.
• Collaborate across Clinical Ops, Biostatistics, PV, Translational Medicine.

Skills

Medical leadership

Clinical trial design

Regulatory knowledge

Scientific communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

MD/DO/MD-PhD or equivalent medical degree

Board certification/eligibility in hematology/oncology or related field

Fellowship training in hematology/oncology or related field

Job description

Disc Medicine is seeking a Medical Director, Clinical Development to lead medical strategy across our iron metabolism programs. You will partner with cross-functional teams to design trials and interpret data from early development through regulatory evaluation.

The role emphasizes medical oversight of trials, collaboration with Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics, CMC, PV, and Translational Medicine, and external engagement with investigators and KOLs.