Nura Bio
Nura Bio, Inc. (Nura Bio) is a clinical‑stage biopharmaceutical company developing neuroprotective therapies for the treatment of a broad range of neurological diseases. Nura Bio’s research and early‑development small‑molecule pipeline focuses on therapies that halt axon degeneration and/or modulate microglial responses to degeneration and injury, with the goal of conferring neuroprotection across diseases of the central, peripheral, and ocular nervous system.
Senior Medical Director
will play a key leadership role in the clinical development of programs targeting neurodegenerative disorders. Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, this individual will provide strategic and scientific oversight for early‑phase clinical trials, regulatory submissions, and cross‑functional collaboration to ensure high‑quality execution and compliance. The role is based in South San Francisco.
Nura Bio offers a comprehensive generous medical and dental insurance, vision, life and disability insurance, health savings account, flexible savings, dependent care, 401(k) plan, and highly attractive stock options.
Nura Bio is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment.
To learn more about our mission and our science, visit www.nurabio.com.
We would like to hear from you! Please send your CV with a cover letter delineating why you are interested to joinus@nurabio.com.
What You Will Do
Lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of early‑phase clinical trials in neurodegenerative diseases.
Serve as the medical and scientific expert for assigned programs, providing input on protocol development, study conduct, and data interpretation throughout all phases of development.
Ensure clinical trials are conducted in compliance with ICH‑GCP, regulatory requirements, and company SOPs.
Oversee preparation and submission of regulatory documents, including IND and CTA applications.
Serve as a key medical representative in interactions with regulatory agencies, including preparation for and participation in meetings.
Author, review, and approve clinical sections of regulatory documents, including briefing books, clinical study reports, and safety updates.
Respond to IRB/EC queries and ensure ethical and regulatory compliance across all studies.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics, etc.) to drive program success and ensure integrated program execution.
Provide medical oversight and guidance to clinical study teams, investigators, key opinion leaders, and regulatory authorities.
Support business development activities, including due diligence and scientific evaluation of external opportunities.
Contribute to strategic planning for clinical development and portfolio advancement.
Oversee safety monitoring and risk assessment for clinical programs, including review of adverse events and safety signals.
Participate in Data Monitoring Committees and Safety Review Committees as needed.
Contribute to the publication strategy, including authorship of manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations.
What You Will Bring
MD (Neurologist) or PhD in Neuroscience required.
Minimum 8‑10 years of experience in the clinical research industry, including early‑phase development and a strong focus on neurodegenerative disease trials.
Proven track record in IND/CTA submissions and regulatory interactions.
Experience handling IRB/EC queries and ensuring compliance with GCP and ICH guidelines.
Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Strong leadership and project management skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization.
High attention to detail and strong problem‑solving abilities.
High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to patient safety and ethical standards.
Core Competencies
Strategic Thinking: Ability to balance scientific, clinical, and business considerations.
Scientific Leadership: Deep understanding of neurodegenerative disease biology and clinical trial methodology.
Regulatory Expertise: Skilled in navigating global regulatory requirements and submissions.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Effective at working with diverse teams to achieve program goals.
Problem‑Solving: Proactive in identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
Communication Skills: Clear and persuasive communicator with internal teams and external stakeholders, including the ability to present complex data to diverse audiences.
Preferred Skills
Experience in a clinical‑stage biotech environment, ideally with exposure in rare neurodegenerative disorders.
Prior involvement in global clinical trials and multi‑regional regulatory submissions.
Familiarity with biomarker‑driven development strategies.
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Senior Medical Director
will play a key leadership role in the clinical development of programs targeting neurodegenerative disorders. Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, this individual will provide strategic and scientific oversight for early‑phase clinical trials, regulatory submissions, and cross‑functional collaboration to ensure high‑quality execution and compliance. The role is based in South San Francisco.
Nura Bio offers a comprehensive generous medical and dental insurance, vision, life and disability insurance, health savings account, flexible savings, dependent care, 401(k) plan, and highly attractive stock options.
Nura Bio is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment.
To learn more about our mission and our science, visit www.nurabio.com.
We would like to hear from you! Please send your CV with a cover letter delineating why you are interested to joinus@nurabio.com.
What You Will Do
Lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of early‑phase clinical trials in neurodegenerative diseases.
Serve as the medical and scientific expert for assigned programs, providing input on protocol development, study conduct, and data interpretation throughout all phases of development.
Ensure clinical trials are conducted in compliance with ICH‑GCP, regulatory requirements, and company SOPs.
Oversee preparation and submission of regulatory documents, including IND and CTA applications.
Serve as a key medical representative in interactions with regulatory agencies, including preparation for and participation in meetings.
Author, review, and approve clinical sections of regulatory documents, including briefing books, clinical study reports, and safety updates.
Respond to IRB/EC queries and ensure ethical and regulatory compliance across all studies.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics, etc.) to drive program success and ensure integrated program execution.
Provide medical oversight and guidance to clinical study teams, investigators, key opinion leaders, and regulatory authorities.
Support business development activities, including due diligence and scientific evaluation of external opportunities.
Contribute to strategic planning for clinical development and portfolio advancement.
Oversee safety monitoring and risk assessment for clinical programs, including review of adverse events and safety signals.
Participate in Data Monitoring Committees and Safety Review Committees as needed.
Contribute to the publication strategy, including authorship of manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations.
What You Will Bring
MD (Neurologist) or PhD in Neuroscience required.
Minimum 8‑10 years of experience in the clinical research industry, including early‑phase development and a strong focus on neurodegenerative disease trials.
Proven track record in IND/CTA submissions and regulatory interactions.
Experience handling IRB/EC queries and ensuring compliance with GCP and ICH guidelines.
Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Strong leadership and project management skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization.
High attention to detail and strong problem‑solving abilities.
High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to patient safety and ethical standards.
Core Competencies
Strategic Thinking: Ability to balance scientific, clinical, and business considerations.
Scientific Leadership: Deep understanding of neurodegenerative disease biology and clinical trial methodology.
Regulatory Expertise: Skilled in navigating global regulatory requirements and submissions.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Effective at working with diverse teams to achieve program goals.
Problem‑Solving: Proactive in identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
Communication Skills: Clear and persuasive communicator with internal teams and external stakeholders, including the ability to present complex data to diverse audiences.
Preferred Skills
Experience in a clinical‑stage biotech environment, ideally with exposure in rare neurodegenerative disorders.
Prior involvement in global clinical trials and multi‑regional regulatory submissions.
Familiarity with biomarker‑driven development strategies.
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