Associate Medical Director, Endocrinology

Vertex Pharmaceuticals • Boston, MA

14d • Hybrid

About The Position

Vertex is seeking a pediatric or adult endocrinologist to contribute clinical expertise to the development of atumelnant. The Clinical Development Associate Medical Director serves as the Medical Lead for clinical trials and works with cross-functional teams on trial strategy, design, execution, and reporting. The role provides oversight and accountability for assigned studies and serves as the internal primary Medical Monitor, responsible for monitoring enrolled subjects’ safety and ensuring scientific integrity. The incumbent may also contribute to other projects supporting the clinical development program.

Requirements

• MD, DO, or equivalent ex-US medical degree.
• Typically, 8 years of basic or clinical research experience in an academic or industry setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-based matrix environment and independently as appropriate.
• Clinical training in a relevant medical specialty.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric or adult endocrinology expertise.
• Board certification or eligibility.
• Global clinical research experience and experience interacting with regulatory authorities.
• Working familiarity with research data analysis, biostatistics, pharmacology and pharmacokinetics, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), clinical study design, ethics committee/IRB review, manuscript preparation, abstract/poster preparation, oral presentations, and overall drug/device clinical development.

Responsibilities

• Participate, with other functions and minimal guidance, in developing study protocols, Investigator’s Brochures, Clinical Development Plans, and other key documents.
• Serve on cross-functional Study Execution Teams for assigned trials and work with team members to achieve efficient, high-quality study execution.
• Help prepare regulatory documents for submissions, including clinical sections of INDs and CTAs, IND safety reports, annual reports, responses to regulatory authorities and Ethics Committees/IRBs, and other appropriate documents.
• Provide scientific and clinical input to study-related documents and analysis plans, including informed consent forms, clinical research forms, statistical analysis plans, clinical pharmacology analysis plans, and clinical study reports.
• Act as a liaison between Clinical Development and other internal Vertex groups, such as Regulatory Affairs and Clinical Development Execution, for assigned studies.
• Represent Vertex to outside medical personnel during clinical protocol development, study conduct, and external reporting of study results.
• Perform other duties assigned in support of other aspects of Clinical Development.

Benefits

• Annual bonus eligibility.
• Annual equity awards.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off, including a week-long summer and winter company shutdown.
• Educational assistance programs, including student loan repayment.
• Commuting subsidy.
• Matching charitable donations.
• 401(k).
• Other benefits and resources supporting employees’ financial, family, and wellbeing needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree