Senior Medical Director, Clinical Development (Hybrid)

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

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated seeks a Clinical Development Medical Director to lead clinical trial strategy and execution, serving as Medical Monitor and collaborating with cross-functional teams across Vertex.

The role spans multiple trials in all Phases, with duties in protocol development, regulatory submissions, and external representation. Strong leadership and deep clinical research experience are required.

Qualifications

• MD, DO or equivalent ex-US medical degree.
• Board certification/eligibility in a specialty field is highly desired.
• Typically requires 10 years of basic or clinical research experience in an academic or industry setting, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in analysis of research data and publications; working knowledge of biostatistics; working knowledge of GCP, scientific and clinical research methods and clinical study design.
• Experience with design, execution, and analysis of clinical trials required.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development of Study Protocols, Investigator Brochures, Clinical Development Plans and other key study documents.
• Functions as the Medical Monitor for assigned clinical studies.
• Serves on cross-functional Study Execution Teams (SET) for assigned trials.
• Participates in regulatory document preparation for submissions and safety reports.
• Provides scientific input to study-related documents and acts as liaison between Translational Medicine/Clinical Development and internal groups.
• Represents Vertex to outside medical personnel in the development of clinical protocols and study conduct.
• Performs other duties as assigned related to clinical programs.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Board certification/eligibility

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated seeks a Clinical Development Medical Director to lead clinical trial strategy and execution, serving as Medical Monitor and collaborating with cross-functional teams across Vertex.

The role spans multiple trials in all Phases, with duties in protocol development, regulatory submissions, and external representation. Strong leadership and deep clinical research experience are required.