What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Director - I&I Clinical Development position at Aerial Talent?
An emerging, pre-IPO biotech in South San Francisco focused on advancing a first-in-class therapeutic platform with the potential to unlock previously intractable targets is growing their clinical development team. As multiple programs move into the clinic, the team is seeking a Medical Director to help lead FIH and early-phase studies. Experience in inflammatory or autoimmune diseases preferred.
This is a high-impact role for a physician who wants to shape early clinical strategy and operational execution, work closely with cross-functional teams, and help bring novel therapies into the clinic.
South San Francisco, CA - Hybrid Remote Flexibility
Why This Role
- First-in-class science with a novel approach to protein degradation
- Multiple programs approaching FIH
- Opportunity to own meaningful pieces of early clinical development
- Backed by strong funding with a deep, innovative pipeline
What You’ll Do
- Help drive first-in-human and early-phase clinical trials from startup through readout
- Provide clinical insight and safety perspective on emerging data
- Partner closely with CROs and internal teams to ensure high-quality study execution
- Contribute to dose-escalation decisions, data interpretation, and key clinical deliverables
- Engage with investigators and support study-level strategy and execution
- Additional responsibilities as needed
What We’re Looking For
- MD with biotech/pharma experience
- Background in early-phase clinical development (Phase 1 or 2)
- Interest in novel mechanisms and innovative science
- Collaborative, hands-on, and motivated by impact in a small-team environment
- Background in inflammatory, autoimmune, allergy, or endocrine-related diseases a plus
Salary : $225,000 - $325,000