Executive Medical Director, Global Clinical Lead
EMD Serono, Inc. - Boston, MA
Hiring: Executive Medical Director, Global Clinical Lead Company: EMD Serono, Inc. Location: Boston, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-14 11:46:26 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : GCP About the job Experience: •10+ years of experience in immunology, rheumatology, or related autoimmune/inflammatory diseases, with hands-on patient care experience •5+ years of medical leadership experience within pharma/biotech clinical development Required Skills: •Provide senior medical and strategic leadership across global immunology clinical development programs, ensuring scientific rigor, patient-centricity, and alignment with asset strategy, portfolio priorities, and regulatory expectations. •Lead global clinical development planning, including target product profiles, indication strategy, evidence generation plans, and lifecycle considerations. •Serve as a senior medical decision-maker within global program teams, providing strategic recommendations on development options, benefit-risk considerations, data interpretation, and key program risks. •Drive protocol development, oversee clinical execution, and ensure decisions are clearly documented with rationale, risks, and mitigations. •Collaborate closely across Clinical Development, Regulatory, Safety, Biostatistics, Translational Medicine, Medical Affairs, Market Access, and other key functions to ensure integrated delivery of global development plans. •Support and lead, as appropriate, regulatory interactions and communicate clinical results through study reports, regulatory documents, publications, governance forums, and external scientific forums. •Engage investigators, key opinion leaders, advisory boards, and patient communities compliantly to inform clinical strategy and enhance scientific credibility. •Provide matrix leadership to cross-functional teams and mentor clinical development colleagues as needed, fostering accountability, collaboration, and high-quality execution. Qualifications: •Medical Degree, such as MD, DO, or international equivalent, required; board certification preferred •Prior experience as a Global Clinical Lead, Clinical Program Lead, or equivalent for complex clinical development programs •Demonstrated experience developing clinical development plans and leading global Phase 2/3 or registrational studies •In-depth knowledge of benefit-risk assessment, indication strategy, evidence generation, and lifecycle planning •Proven ability to lead global clinical trials and cross-functional teams in a complex matrix environment •Strong GCP/ICH knowledge and understanding of global regulatory requirements •Demonstrated capacity to influence senior stakeholders, communicate strategic recommendations clearly, and represent clinical strategy in governance forums •Excellent cross-functional leadership, communication, and decision-making skills •Track record of delivering milestones under tight timelines while maintaining quality and scientific integrity •Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!