Associate Clinical Research Medical Director - Immunology, Rheumatology

Major accountabilities:

• Validates study designs, is accountable for, and makes the final decision on the clinical/medical trial and program feasibility of implementing a clinical trial protocol based on medical/clinical practice and analysis of the competitive environment in the country.

• Actively contributes to scientific/clinical/medical aspects of the start-up phase to ensure fast clinical trial site start-up.

• Provides clinical/medical expertise to clinical trial operations team members and clinical trial sites for Institutional Review Boards (IRB)/ Ethics Committee (EC) interactions.

• Decides on site/Country-specific scientific/clinical/medical content of the Informed Consent Form(ICF) as needed and ensures appropriateness of patient suitable language.

• Provides scientific/clinical/medical expertise during interactions with Country/Cluster external Experts(e.g., Regulatory Authorities, Medical Experts, Advisory Boards, Patient Advocacy Groups, etc.).

• Building disease area expertise, especially for new/rare indications.

• Provides robust indication, compound, and protocol training: To the clinical operations team in the country, especially to the Clinical Research Associates, and other country line functions as needed.

• Supports planning, implementation, and follow-up of scientific/clinical/medical components of Regulatory Authority inspections and internal audits.

• Reviews and resolves Country trial-related scientific/clinical/medical issues/questions. If necessary, initiates the discussion with the Global Clinical Development team.

• May be involved in reviewing the clinical/medical aspects of clinical trial Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) occurring in the Country and supports the patient safety team, and Global as needed to ensure high quality of clinical/medical information.

• Follows-up with the Investigator for additional clinical/medical information or clarifications for AEs and SAEs and provides clinical/medical expertise for safety amendments, Investigator Notifications (INs), Urgent Safety Measures (USM), etc. as needed.

Job Requirements:

• MD or equivalent medical degree is required, in addition to a proven track record of clinical experience in and scientific contributions to your field of expertise.

• Specialty training in Rheumatology is desired but not an absolute prerequisite.

• Ideally, 3 years of clinical development experience in the pharmaceutical industry or clinical practice

• Working knowledge in the area of Immunology and Inflammation with ability to interpret, discuss and present efficacy & safety data relating to clinical trials.

• Sound understanding of the overall clinical development process, and ICH/GCP principles.

• Ability to manage a study from the scientific/medical/clinical perspective, and a demonstrated capability to problem solve and mediate complex scientific/clinical/medical/operational issues.

• Applies a detailed understanding of the drug in question to provide medical context as it relates to disease processes, populations, and standards of care.

• Ability to assess the feasibility of implementing the protocol based on Country/Cluster medical practice and sound understanding of the overall Clinical Development Plan.

• Demonstrates an understanding of the protocol to evaluate compliance on the part of the Investigator/site staff/study participant and any patient safety issues.

• Demonstrates an understanding of Regulatory requirements and internal policies, procedures, and guidelines pertaining to clinical trials.