Neurology Clinical Development Lead

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (US); Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Generous paid time off

401(k) with matching and equity awards

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. in Boston seeks a Clinical Development Medical Director to serve as Medical Lead for multiple trials across phases, guiding strategy, design, and safety monitoring with cross-functional teams.

The role requires MD/DO or international equivalent, board eligibility, and roughly a decade in clinical research; you will collaborate with Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Operations and Translational Medicine to advance regulatory submissions and study reports; Vertex offers

Qualifications

• MD/DO or international medical degree required.
• Board certification/eligibility in a medical or surgical specialty highly desired.
• Typically requires 10 years of basic or clinical research experience.
• Experience with design, execution and analysis of clinical trials and regulatory submissions.

Responsibilities

• Leads development of Study Protocols, Investigator Brochures, Clinical Development Plans and other key study documents with minimal guidance.
• Serves on cross-functional Study Execution Teams for assigned trials to ensure high-quality execution.
• Prepares regulatory documents for submissions, safety reports and annual reports.
• Provides scientific input to study documents including SAP and CSR.
• Acts as liaison between Translational Medicine/Clinical Development and other Vertex groups.
• Represents Vertex to outside medical personnel in protocol development and study conduct.
• Performs other duties related to clinical programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Matrix environment

Education

MD/DO or international equivalent

Board certification/eligibility

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. in Boston seeks a Clinical Development Medical Director to serve as Medical Lead for multiple trials across phases, guiding strategy, design, and safety monitoring with cross-functional teams.

The role requires MD/DO or international equivalent, board eligibility, and roughly a decade in clinical research; you will collaborate with Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Operations and Translational Medicine to advance regulatory submissions and study reports; Vertex offers