Medical Director Ireland jobs

Key Responsibilities

• Focused in Neuroscience, with Neuromuscular experience if strongly preferred, but we would be open to experience in neuro-degeneration, muscular disorders and neuroinflammation.
• Provide clinical leadership and strategic medical input across assigned global clinical development programs
• Lead development of clinical sections for regulatory submissions, briefing documents, and investigator materials
• Drive execution of clinical programs in partnership with trial leaders and cross-functional global teams
• Oversee trial data review, interpretation, and reporting including clinical study reports and publications
• Support benefit-risk assessment and safety monitoring in collaboration with patient safety teams
• Engage with external stakeholders including regulatory authorities, key opinion leaders, and advisory boards
• Contribute to clinical strategy, standards development, and global initiatives across the development function

Essential Requirements

• Medical degree required, with clinical training and medical specialization in either Neuromuscular or Neuroscience / Neurodegeneration and/or Movement disorders
• Expertise in Gene Therapy research especially CAR-T is highly desirable
• Several years of experience gained in clinical research or global drug development across early and late phases
• Proven experience leading or contributing to global clinical trials, including planning, execution, and reporting
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial methodology, regulatory requirements, and good clinical practice standards
• Demonstrated ability to analyse, interpret, and communicate complex scientific and clinical data
• Experience working effectively in global, cross-functional, and matrixed environments with diverse stakeholders
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders

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