Lead Medical Director, Product Development, Rheumatology

$240,000 - $447,000/Yr

Genentech - South San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Senior

South San Francisco, CA

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Lead Medical Director at Roche's Clinical Development organization plays a crucial role in developing and executing late-stage clinical strategies for therapeutically differentiated therapies. This position involves overseeing the Clinical Development Plan (CDP) for assigned molecules/indications, acting as a medical monitor for clinical studies, and collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective execution of clinical strategies. The role requires a deep understanding of Phase II - III drug development and the ability to provide clinical science input for regulatory submissions.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of the Clinical Development Plan (CDP) for assigned molecule(s)/indication(s).
• Gather and analyze data necessary to create the CD plan.
• Participate in the design, development, and execution of clinical studies.
• Act as a medical monitor for assigned studies.
• Collaborate with internal/external partners and multidisciplinary internal groups.
• Provide clinical science input and guidance for early development/Phase I studies.
• Review and provide late-stage input to Phase I & II protocols.
• Ensure strategic and operational alignment of the CD plan with relevant strategies and goals.
• Work with Clinical Science Team (CST) members to develop CD plan components.

Requirements

• MD, MBBS, MD/PhD with board-certified training in rheumatology or substantial rheumatology-specific research and clinical experience.
• 5+ years of post-grad relevant clinical/scientific research and/or clinical trial experience.
• Significant experience (3+ years) in data analysis, interpretation, and clinical relevance.
• Demonstrated experience in scientific writing (e.g., manuscripts, grants, scientific protocols).
• Outstanding communication skills in both long-form scientific presentation and short-form communication.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with various clinical trial designs (phases I - III).
• Knowledge of the pharma/biotech industry and the drug development process.
• Ability to collaborate with team members to measure and monitor study progress against objectives.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence internal partners and stakeholders.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and company performance.