Senior Medical Director (Contractor)

Position Summary:As a Senior Medical Director, you will play a critical role in shaping the clinical development strategy for our MASH Phase III clinical trials. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and Research & Development. Your expertise will drive the successful execution of clinical trials and contribute to the advancement of novel therapies.Essential Responsibilities:Clinical Trial Oversight:Monitor ongoing clinical trials, ensuring adherence to protocols, safety guidelines, and regulatory requirements. Analyze clinical trial data, interpret results, and provide medical insights to inform decision-making. Oversee safety monitoring in ongoing clinical studies.Review safety events, adverse reactions, and serious adverse events (SAEs). Collaboration and Leadership:Work closely with the Clinical Operations, Regulatory, R&D, and Data Management teams to support clinical trials execution. Provide scientific and strategic leadership to clinical trial protocols design, endpoints, and patient selection. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scientifically sound clinical trial protocols and study documents that are feasible to execute.Contribute to and participate in interactions with regulatory authorities and regulatory submissions.Collaborate with study investigators in the preparation, submission, and presentation of scientific data at scientific meetings and congresses.Collaborate with R&D team to generate, analyze, and publish research data.Therapeutic Expertise:Focus on MASH (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis) therapeutic area. Stay abreast of scientific literature, competitor landscape, and emerging trends in MASH research. Represent the company at scientific conferences and engage with key opinion leaders. Education and Experience Requirements:Medical degree (MD) with board certification in a relevant specialty (e.g., gastroenterology, hepatology). Prior experience in clinical development within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, or clinical research organization. Familiarity with clinical trial design, execution, and data analysis.Strong understanding of MASH pathophysiology and related research (other disease area understanding is a bonus).Awareness of regulatory requirements specific to MASH clinical trials (other disease area understanding is a bonus).Ability to provide scientific and strategic leadership.Excellent communication skills, ability to collaborate effectively with thought leaders and investigators.Strong decision-making skills.Willingness to stay informed about emerging trends in MASH research.Ability to work in a fast-paced, small company environment with multiple competing responsibilities.Position involves 10-20% travel.The hourly rate for this position is $175-$190. The hourly rate will be based on the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.