Director/Associate Director – Medical Research (FullTime)

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Development and implementation of the 3b/4 clinical trials program. The primary goal of this program will be to maximize the value of Macugen at and beyond commercial launch.

Summary

• Ensure overall Medical Research goals are aligned with Regulatory and Commercial strategic goals.
• Develop, implement, and facilitate a review committee for grant proposals from clinical/pre-clinical investigators, and represent Medical Research on the committee.
• Oversee the progress of all funded grant studies, as summarized in regularly scheduled team meetings, and communicate directly with each investigator from initial contact to publication.
• Participate in the promotional material review committee and ensure that new data are included appropriately.
• Participate in Advisory Panels and Consultants Forums.
• Work with Marketing on projects related to the launch of Macugen.
• Write clinical protocols, and partner with data management to design appropriate CRFs for 3b/4 program.
• Design SOPs for implementation of clinical trials, data collection systems and generation of final reports.
• Negotiate research, confidentiality, and publications agreements.
• Prepare and manage clinical budgets.
• Support and liaise with clinical investigators and clinical research staff.
• Support and liaise with Clinical Development, Commercial, Medical Science Liaisons, and Legal teams.

Qualifications

• 5 - 10 years of pharmaceutical trials experience.
• Master’s degree or higher required. Scientific and/or health care background strongly preferred.
• Highly motivated and independent.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Clinical Trials budgeting and contract negotiation experience.
• Ophthalmology and phase 3b/4 experience helpful.