Senior Medical Director Clinical Development

Job Description

Senior Medical Director, Clinical Development

San Francisco Bay Area (On-site 3–4 days / week)

Our client, a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing next-generation GPCR-targeted therapeutics, is seeking a Senior Medical Director to lead strategy and execution across clinical development. This role will serve as the Clinical Development Lead for a key program, shaping trial design, guiding cross-functional alignment, and supporting regulatory interactions.

Note : This opportunity is not with GQR - we are representing the client confidentially.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead clinical development strategy and program execution across multiple studies.
• Design Clinical Development Plans and oversee protocol development.
• Provide medical oversight across early- and late-stage trials.
• Partner cross-functionally with clinical operations, regulatory, research, and CMC.
• Support regulatory submissions and participate in authority interactions.
• Identify safety issues and communicate program risks to leadership.
• Mentor clinical development team members.

Qualifications

Compensation

$340,000–$375,000 base + competitive package.