New

Lead Medical Director

Genentech
United States, California, South San Francisco
Nov 28, 2024
The Position We advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love. Genentech has a strong commitment to developing novel, vision-changing therapies for patients with ophthalmic diseases. We are seeking a Lead Medical Director (rank will be commensurate with experience) with strong background in ophthalmic disease to join the Early Clinical Development (ECD) group in the Genentech Research and Early Development (gRED) organization. The Lead Medical Director will have the opportunity to contribute to and lead multidisciplinary teams to translate Genentech's basic science discoveries into patient benefit in ophthalmic diseases. The Lead Medical Director will integrate findings and strategies across programs in the organization and more broadly in the field, leveraging up-to-date knowledge towards executing innovative, effective clinical development plans. Clinical development programs span first in human (phase 1) through proof of concept (phase 2) studies in a variety of ocular disease indications. The Lead Medical Director will act as a clinical representative and content expert to a number of cross-functional teams responsible for the design, implementation, monitoring, analysis, and reporting of clinical studies. They may also participate in the development of strategies for evaluating novel biomarkers and technologies as potential predictive and/or prognostic diagnostics for disease areas and specific molecule programs. Other responsibilities will include building internal alignment on program strategies, establishing productive collaborations with research scientists and assessment of in-licensing business development opportunities. The Opportunity: * Support the development and implementation of the Clinical Development Plan (CDP) for assigned molecule(s)/indication(s); gathering and analyzing data and information necessary to create the CD plan; you will participate in the design, development, and execution of clinical studies. * Act as Medical Monitor for assigned studies. * Collaborate with a variety of internal/external partners & stakeholders, as well as multidisciplinary internal groups, including business development, research, commercial, legal, etc. * May participate in meetings, reviews, discussions and other interactions regarding early clinical development/Phase 1/2 studies to provide clinical science input & guidance. * Collaborate with late stage colleagues to gather input to support early stage programs as well as provide an early clinical development perspective to support late stage programs as needed. * Will have a demonstrated understanding of Phase 1/2 drug development. * Take an active role with other Clinical Science Team (CST) members, regulatory, and other internal partners/stakeholders in the completion and submission of regulatory filings and other regulatory documentation; you will provide clinical science information and input for regulatory submissions and other regulatory processes. * Ensure strategic and operational alignment of the CD strategy, Asset team priorities and goals; you will work with other CST members and relevant sub-teams to develop CD plan components (e.g. analytics/data strategy, KOL development, publication strategy, etc.) Who You Are: * MD (or non-US equivalent) or MD/PhD, board certified in ophthalmology preferred. * Residency training in ophthalmology, and fellowship training in an ophthalmic subspecialty preferred. * Experience in ophthalmic disease academic clinical research and/or industry (clinical development) is highly desirable. * The candidate must demonstrate ability to evaluate, interpret and present complex scientific data. * Experience in designing and conducting clinical trials with biomarkers and/or diagnostics is highly desirable. * Candidate should successfully establish peer relationships in a matrix organization, and be able to interact effectively with external investigators and corporate partners as a team leader. * Excellent presentation and communication skills are a requirement. Relocation benefits are available for this job posting. The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $232,000 - $430,800 of hiring range. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below. Benefits #LI-JD1 Genentech is an equal opportunity employer, and we embrace the increasingly diverse world around us. Genentech prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status and veteran status.