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M.D./PhD Clinical Research

Vanda Pharmaceuticals Brand
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/15/2026

Vanda, a specialty pharmaceutical company based in Washington, D.C., focused on the development and commercialization of novel therapies to address high unmet medical needs and improve the lives of patients, is looking for a talented and patient focused M.D. / Ph.D to join our growing Research & Development team.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for developing and implementing clinical program strategies for phase I-IV studies.
  • Participates in preparing regulatory filings (i.e. annual updates, NDAs, INDs, etc.)
  • Manages preparation of scientific presentations and publications.

Position Requirements:

  • M.D. or PhD required
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Scientific publication record

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation; however, reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would impose undue hardship.

The total compensation package for this position will also include incentive compensation and benefits such as health insurance, unlimited paid time off, parental leave, a 401k matching program, and other benefits to its employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a full-time, onsite position requiring five days per week in the office.

If you reside in a state or locality with enacted pay transparency laws, you are entitled to request and receive additional details regarding compensation and benefits. For assistance, please contact us at 202-524-8238 between 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM ET, Monday through Friday.

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