Senior Medical Director

Warman O'Brien; United States; Remote; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Warman O’Brien partners with a leading global CRO to recruit a Senior Medical Director / Medical Strategy Lead for Respiratory, with a special focus on Asthma. This remote USA-based role drives medical strategy across early and late-phase clinical development and shapes the portfolio’s strategic direction.

You will lead protocol design, development plans, and feasibility studies while supporting sponsor engagements, scientific presentations, and bid defenses.

Qualifications

• MD with subspecialty in Allergy/Pulmonology required.
• Strong clinical experience in Asthma essential.
• Extensive experience in clinical practice (5+ years).
• Extensive experience in clinical research / drug development (5+ years).
• Solid understanding of Respiratory trials and regulatory standards (GCP).

Responsibilities

• Lead medical and scientific strategy across Respiratory trials (Phase I–III).
• Provide input on protocol design, development plans, and feasibility.
• Support sponsor engagement, scientific presentations, and bid defenses.
• Develop innovative, evidence-based trial strategies.
• Collaborate with clinical operations, business development and medical teams.

Skills

MD – Allergist or Pulmonologist

Asthma expertise

5+ years clinical practice

5+ years clinical research

Education

MD (Medical Doctor)

Job description

Senior Medical Director – Respiratory / Asthma

Remote - USA

Warman O’Brien are proud to partner with a leading global CRO seeking an experienced Senior Medical Director / Medical Strategy Lead to drive clinical development strategy and support the growth of their Respiratory portfolio, with a particular focus on Asthma.

Responsibilities:

• Lead medical and scientific strategy across Respiratory clinical trials, primarily Phase I–III
• Provide strategic input into protocol design, clinical development plans and study feasibility
• Support sponsor engagement, scientific presentations and bid defense activities
• Develop innovative, evidence-based clinical trial strategies
• Collaborate with clinical operations, business development and medical teams

Experience required:

• MD – qualified Allergist or Pulmonologist
• Strong clinical experience in Asthma is essential
• 5+ years of clinical practice experience
• 5+ years of clinical research / drug development experience
• Strong understanding of Respiratory clinical trials and the wider therapeutic landscape
• Experience in clinical development strategy and GCP requirements
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills