Clinical Development Medical Director – Renal

GSK • Waltham, MA

3d • $222,750 - $371,250

About The Position

You will lead clinical development for renal medicine programs in a collaborative and patient-focused setting. You will shape clinical strategies, design studies, and guide clinical teams to make data-driven decisions. We value clear communication, scientific curiosity, and teamwork. This role offers growth, the chance to impact patients’ lives, and alignment with GSK’s mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Requirements

• Medical degree (MD, DO, MBBS or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
• Completion of clinical residency and appropriate specialty training, ideally including nephrology experience.
• Minimum 3 years clinical research experience in drug development or clinical trials.
• Experience leading or providing medical input to clinical study design and execution.
• Understanding of clinical trial regulations and Good Clinical Practice.
• Strong collaboration skills and experience working in cross-functional or matrix teams.

Nice To Haves

• Board certification or specialist qualification in nephrology.
• Experience with translational biomarkers and patient stratification in renal disease.
• Prior experience with global clinical trials and interactions with regulatory agencies.
• Experience in protocol medical monitoring or pharmacovigilance collaboration.
• Track record of publications or presentations in renal medicine or clinical research.
• Experience mentoring clinicians or leading clinical project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of clinical development plans and protocols for renal programs across early and later phase studies.
• Provide medical governance and safety oversight for clinical trials, working closely with pharmacovigilance and clinical operations.
• Serve as clinical lead in cross-functional project teams and as a key medical contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Translate clinical and translational science into study endpoints, biomarker strategies, and go/no-go decision points.
• Support regulatory interactions and contribute to regulatory documents and responses.
• Build and maintain relationships with investigators, key opinion leaders, and patient groups to inform study design and evidence generation.
• Provide clinical leadership for renal development programs from early proof-of-concept to later phase studies.
• Contribute to protocol development, investigator materials, study reports, and clinical documents.
• Ensure high standards for patient safety and medical governance throughout study conduct.
• Integrate input from translational science, biostatistics, regulatory, and commercial teams into clinical plans.
• Oversee medical monitoring activities and ensure timely medical input into operational study decisions.
• Mentor colleagues and share clinical expertise to develop capability within the team.

Benefits

• Available benefits include health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees