Medical Director at Relay Therapeutics

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, OncologyIndustries

Requirements

MD, MD/PhD or other advanced degree with 5+ years of clinical development experience in academic and/or industry settings (motivated candidates with lesser experience and passion for precision oncology clinical development also considered)
Exposure to design and execution of clinical trials, including protocol development and design, development of case report forms, and statistical analysis plans
Exposure to working closely with investigative sites, including principal investigators, sub-investigators, study coordinators, and other site personnel involved in clinical trials
Dynamic team player and effective communicator that thrives in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Alignment with Relay Tx core values: relentless, fearless, craftsmanship, candor, and humanity

Responsibilities

Collaborate with senior medical staff, drug discovery teams, translational oncology, clinical operations, clinical investigators, and disease-specific experts to design and execute early clinical development plans that test key translational hypotheses and establish clinical proof-of-concept
Write clinical sections of key documents, including Investigator’s Brochures, IND summary documents, CTAs for ex-US studies, and assist with responses to questions from regulatory authorities, IRBs, and ethics committees
Provide expert medical review, assessment, and interpretation of clinical data and prepare results for presentation to internal clinical development leadership and external stakeholders, including regulatory authorities
Manage drug safety and pharmacovigilance activities for ongoing trial(s)
Attend and support clinical site initiation visits
Rapidly integrate new insights from ongoing Relay Tx or external clinical trials, translational science, or basic science into development plans and clinical trial activities
Collaborate with research leadership and drug discovery teams to shape the Relay Tx drug discovery portfolio
Proactively manage communication and build strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders
Ensure Relay Tx maintains the highest standards of compliance and ethical behavior in the design, conduct, interpretation, and communication of clinical trials, data, and results
Collaborate with senior medical staff to drive clinical strategy, clinical trial design, and execution, working cross-functionally with clinical project management, regulatory affairs, clinical operations, biostatistics, data management, and medical writing
Provide clinical leadership to R&D teams and work closely with Development leadership to advance the clinical pipeline from IND to proof-of-concept to registration

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Clinical StrategyClinical Trial DesignPharmacovigilanceRegulatory AffairsMedical WritingBiostatisticsData ManagementTranslational OncologyIND SubmissionsCTAInvestigator's Brochure

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What qualifications are required for the Medical Director position?

Candidates need an MD, MD/PhD or other advanced degree with 5+ years of clinical development experience in academic and/or industry settings, plus exposure to clinical trial design, protocol development, case report forms, and statistical analysis plans. Motivated candidates with less experience who are passionate about precision oncology will also be considered.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this Medical Director role remote or office-based?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What kind of work environment can I expect at Relay Therapeutics?

The role involves thriving in a fast-paced environment as a dynamic team player and effective communicator, with cross-functional collaboration and a focus on high standards of compliance and ethical behavior.

What makes a strong candidate for this Medical Director position?

Strong candidates are dynamic team players and effective communicators who thrive in fast-paced environments, have clinical development experience, and show passion for precision oncology and cross-functional teamwork.

Relay Therapeutics

Biotech company focused on drug discovery

About Relay Therapeutics

Relay Therapeutics focuses on drug discovery by studying protein motion to develop new treatments for complex diseases. Their main tool, the Dynamo™ platform, uses both experimental and computational methods to identify potential drug candidates, especially for conditions that are hard to treat with current therapies. This platform allows them to target proteins that have previously been difficult to address, particularly in areas like precision oncology and genetic diseases. Unlike many competitors, Relay Therapeutics emphasizes the importance of protein dynamics in their research, which sets them apart in the biotech field. Their goal is to create effective medicines that can significantly improve patients' lives, and they are actively conducting clinical trials to ensure the safety and effectiveness of their drug candidates.

Cambridge, MassachusettsHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$535MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

201-500Employees