Senior Medical Director, Clinical Development (Gene Editing)
Gene-editing biotechnology company in the Boston area developing investigational therapies
| Employer | Gene-editing biotechnology company in the Boston area developing investigational therapies (not named) |
|---|---|
| Location | Cambridge, MA (Boston) · On-site |
| Type & level | Full-time · Director |
| Pay | USD 330k–348k base Source: pay range stated in the source posting |
| Visa path | O-1A fit |
| Role family | Physician-Scientist / Specialist Researcher |
About the role
The company seeks a physician-scientist to move gene editing programs from preclinical work into human trials. The medical director shapes clinical strategy across one or more therapeutic areas and acts as the company's voice with investigators, advisors and regulators.
What you'll do
- Develop the clinical trial strategy for first-in-human and proof-of-concept studies
- Conceptualize and write protocols for studies from phase I through IV
- Serve as medical monitor, working with site investigators and overseeing patient safety
- Represent clinical development on cross-functional program teams
- Organize scientific advisory boards and gather input from key opinion leaders
- Work with preclinical research on translational biomarkers and support regulatory interactions
Requirements
- M.D. or equivalent degree, preferably M.D.-PhD
- At least 3 years of industry or academic experience overseeing trials or doing relevant research
- Track record of scientific and medical excellence
- Solid grounding in gene therapy, genetics and immunology
- Basic understanding of Good Clinical Practice and standard statistical methods
- Ability to travel up to 25% and work in a matrixed team
Nice to have
- Specialization in pulmonology or hepatology
- Experience writing scientific publications and giving oral presentations
Pay & benefits
USD 330k–348k base. The posting lists medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) match, equity, paid time off and wellness days, plus an annual bonus and long-term incentive eligibility.
Pay source: pay range stated in the source posting. Market data, not an offer from O1DMatch.
Visa path
Physician-scientists commonly support an O-1A case with publications, citations, trial leadership, peer review, invited talks and a high salary. The posting states no citizenship restriction. An employer like this or a U.S. agent can file the petition, and approval depends on the individual's record.
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