Medical Director – Clinical Development

Job Title: Medical Director – Clinical Development

The Medical Director provides strategic and hands-on leadership for clinical development programs, overseeing the design, conduct, and analysis of clinical trials. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams, including regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, biostatistics, and medical affairs, to ensure that clinical programs meet high scientific, ethical, and regulatory standards. The Medical Director also serves as a key medical expert for clinical operations teams, investigators, and external stakeholders, guiding the successful execution of studies and contributing to the overall clinical development strategy.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical development leadership across 2–3 study teams, ensuring that study strategies are scientifically rigorous and aligned with organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with Clinical Scientists to design, implement, and refine clinical trial strategies and protocols.
• Conduct medical monitoring activities, including assessment of patient eligibility, ongoing review of clinical data, and proactive safety monitoring throughout the trial.
• Lead peer-to-peer scientific and medical discussions with investigators to ensure high-quality study conduct and data integrity.
• Serve as the primary medical point of contact for clinical issues between the study team, investigators, ethics committees, steering committees, and regulatory authorities.
• Lead and contribute to the development, review, and maintenance of clinical trial documents, including protocols, investigator brochures, and related regulatory submissions, in collaboration with Clinical Scientists and cross-functional partners.
• Provide medical input into regulatory documents and communications to ensure consistency, scientific accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Clinical Scientists to review and interpret clinical data, identify key findings and trends, and translate these insights into clear recommendations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate clinical insights and study results effectively to cross-functional teams, leadership, and external partners to inform decision-making and future development plans.
• Maintain a high level of clinical expertise by staying current with relevant scientific literature, clinical guidelines, and emerging developments in the field, particularly in oncology if applicable.
• Advise on and help shape current and future clinical development plans based on evolving scientific, medical, and regulatory landscapes.

Essential Skills

• Medical degree (MD or equivalent).
• Healthcare background such as PharmD, NP, or similar with relevant clinical or industry experience, typically at least 4 years.
• 2–5 years of industry experience in clinical development, clinical research, or related functions.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical development, including involvement in the design, conduct, and analysis of clinical trials.
• Experience in medical monitoring, including patient eligibility assessment, data review, and safety oversight.
• Strong understanding of medical affairs, clinical research methodologies, and clinical development processes.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Clinical Scientists and cross-functional teams such as regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, biostatistics, and medical affairs.
• Proficiency in interpreting clinical data and translating findings into clear, actionable insights.
• Excellent communication skills for peer-to-peer interactions with investigators and engagement with external stakeholders such as ethics committees and regulatory authorities.
• Board certification or eligibility in oncology or an equivalent specialty is preferred.
• Ability to maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge and apply current scientific evidence and guidelines to clinical development plans.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working within cross-functional clinical development teams in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related industry setting.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and ethical standards governing clinical trials.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to evaluate complex clinical data and support evidence-based decision-making.
• Proven ability to develop, review, and maintain clinical and regulatory documents with high attention to detail.
• Comfort engaging with external stakeholders, including health authorities, ethics committees, steering committees, and patient advocacy groups.
• Board certification or eligibility in oncology or equivalent specialty is highly advantageous.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with evolving clinical and scientific literature.

This is a Contract position based out of San Diego, CA.

The pay range for this position is $120.00 - $150.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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Salary : $120 - $150