Senior Medical Director - Neuroscience & MS Development

Genentech, Inc.; California; Hybrid; USD 242,000 - 449,000; Full time

Job summary

Genentech, Inc. is seeking an experienced Principal Medical Director to guide late-stage neuroscience development, focusing on MS portfolios.

The role requires MD/MBBS/MD-PhD with neurology board certification and 7+ years in pharma/biotech R&D, including global CD planning and regulatory interactions with agencies such as FDA/EMA. You will lead end-to-end CD strategy, mentor scientists, and collaborate across cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory-aligned execution.

Qualifications

• MD/MBBS/MD-PhD with Board Certification in Neurology and pharma/biotech R&D experience.
• 7+ years in pharma/biotech R&D across all development phases.
• Experience authoring global clinical development plans and interacting with health authorities (FDA/EMA).
• Strong regulatory submissions experience and leadership of cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Clinical Development (CD) strategy and plan for assigned molecules/indications.
• Guide end-to-end CD execution with regulatory alignment.
• Mentor physicians/scientists in disease area expertise and lead multiple projects.
• Represent CD strategy to health authorities and key thought leaders; oversee interactions and briefing packages.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Clinical trial design

Regulatory affairs

Stakeholder management

CD planning

Education

MD/MBBS/MD-PhD

Board Certification in Neurology

Job description

Genentech, Inc. is seeking an experienced Principal Medical Director to guide late-stage neuroscience development, focusing on MS portfolios.

The role requires MD/MBBS/MD-PhD with neurology board certification and 7+ years in pharma/biotech R&D, including global CD planning and regulatory interactions with agencies such as FDA/EMA. You will lead end-to-end CD strategy, mentor scientists, and collaborate across cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory-aligned execution.