A Director of Clinical Research is responsible for the overall research strategy of an organization undertaking clinical trials, usually pharmacological drug testing.
Head of Clinical Development•Neuromuscular Suntek Corporations Inc Watertown, MA Job Details Full-time $200,000•$300,000 a year 21 hours ago Benefits Relocation assistance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Team leadership ICH guidelines Managing clinical research teams Leading team collaboration initiatives Clinical quality assurance standards Pharmaceutical research experience
Full Job Description Position Summary:
The Head of Clinical Development•Neuromuscular will lead the clinical strategy and execution of neuromuscular disease programs. This role provides medical leadership across clinical development, including study design, protocol development, data interpretation, regulatory submissions, and scientific communications. Working cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders, the incumbent will drive program success while ensuring compliance with ICH-GCP and global regulatory standards. This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and execute the clinical development strategy for neuromuscular programs. Provide medical leadership for clinical trials, including protocol design, study oversight, and data interpretation. Serve as Medical Monitor or oversee Medical Monitors, ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance. Develop and review key clinical and regulatory documents, including protocols, IBs, CSRs, INDs, CTAs, and NDA/BLA submissions. Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Safety, Biostatistics, Medical Affairs, and R D to achieve program objectives. Represent the clinical program in interactions with regulatory agencies, investigators, and key opinion leaders. Monitor safety data, manage risk mitigation strategies, and ensure adherence to ICH-GCP and global regulatory requirements. Support scientific publications, advisory boards, and congress presentations while staying current on emerging clinical and competitive trends.
Qualifications:
M.D. or D.O. required; neuromuscular disease clinical development experience strongly preferred. 8-10+ years of clinical research and drug development experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or academia. Proven experience leading global clinical development programs across multiple phases. Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP, global regulatory requirements, and drug development. Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, analytical, and communication skills. Experience with regulatory submissions, health authority interactions, and cross-functional collaboration. This role is ideal for a dedicated professional committed to advancing neuromuscular therapeutics through innovative research leadership. If you possess the expertise in clinical development combined with strategic vision necessary for this high-impact position, we invite you to apply.
Pay:
$200,000.00•$300,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Relocation assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Experience:
clinical research and drug development : 8 years (Required)
