Vice President, Clinical Development, Metabolic Gene Editing
Biotechnology company in the Boston area with gene editing, delivery and in-house manufacturing capabilities
| Employer | Biotechnology company in the Boston area with gene editing, delivery and in-house manufacturing capabilities (not named) |
|---|---|
| Location | Cambridge, MA (Boston) · Hybrid |
| Type & level | Full-time · Executive |
| Pay | USD 310k–400k base Source: pay range stated in the source posting |
| Visa path | O-1A fit (senior candidates) |
| Role family | Physician-Scientist / Specialist Researcher |
About the role
This is the medical lead for the company's gene editing programs in metabolic disease. The leader sets the clinical strategy, is accountable for internal metabolic trials, and helps grow the pipeline, including through business development. The role is highly visible both inside the company and with outside stakeholders.
What you'll do
- Set the vision and strategy for the metabolic clinical franchise and define near- and long-term goals
- Give medical and scientific guidance to teams working on metabolic programs
- Build integrated clinical and regulatory strategies supporting registration and commercialization
- Design clinical development plans, target product profiles and protocols
- Oversee trial design, conduct and patient safety across ongoing studies
- Manage and mentor physician and clinical scientist direct reports
Requirements
- MD, DO or equivalent non-U.S. medical degree
- Typically 17+ years of experience, including 10+ years of industry clinical development
- Previous patient care experience
- Demonstrated record executing clinical development across all phases
- Proven track record with regulatory authorities
- Ability to live within commuting distance of the Cambridge site for several on-site days a week
Nice to have
- Clinical or drug development experience in metabolic and/or rare disease
- Experience working with commercial strategies
Pay & benefits
USD 310k–400k base. The posting does not list benefits.
Pay source: pay range stated in the source posting. Market data, not an offer from O1DMatch.
Visa path
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