Key Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with research scientists identify, develop and implement strategy for preclinical support of program related objectives; this includes assessment of medical need, proposal of clinical development pathways, and review of preclinical data for clinical implications and other relevant activities
• Lead global project teams through early phase development, participate in project teams through program life cycle
• Responsible for clinical portions of the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) through Transition Decision Point (TDP)
• Acts as medical monitor for one or more clinical studies
• Communicate clinical team matters to project teams and relevant decision boards (Disease Area Decision Board).
• Convene relevant (internal and external) leaders to consider proposed approach to development.
• Evaluate clinical centers and foster communication with crucial collaborating investigators
• Oversee publication and external presentation of clinical study results
• Accountable for compound related biomarker strategies; work closely with biomarker experts in implementation
• Participate in team presentations to Health Authorities as TM Expert

Essential Requirements:

• Doctoral degree, MD required with clinical subspecialty training preferred in one of the following areas:  Hematology or Pediatrics with Sickle Cell expertise;  Additional PhD/post-doctoral equivalent research preferred as well as board-certification in relevant subspecialty area.
• At least 1-2 years’ experience in a pharmaceutical/biotech company, CRO, or academic medical center, or related experience; 5 plus years to be considered for Director level.
• Demonstrated interest/experience in Global Health
• Recognized for medical expertise.
• Recognized for scientific expertise: respected by colleagues internally and externally, have made significant contributions to the field and created / established new concepts; record of high quality publications in international scientific journals.
• Excellent written and oral communication/presentation skills.
• Independence: Able to work independently on study planning and execution, and with supervision on project planning.
• Leadership of Collaborations: Able to lead multidisciplinary teams in a matrix organization.
• Innovation: Seeks out new clinical discovery opportunities and PoC approaches.
• Additional consideration for candidates with advanced research experience in data science,
• Demonstrated passion for science.

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