(Sr) Oversight Director, Project Management - Dermatology Clincal Tria…
Thermo Fisher ScientificFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Candidates must possess an MD and have at least 2 years of industry experience as a medical monitor and/or medical director. Experience in clinical development within Immunology & Inflammation therapeutic areas, particularly dermatology, allergy, or rheumatology, is required, along with experience in phase 2 and 3 clinical studies. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated team player with effective communication skills, a growth mindset, and the ability to travel approximately 15%.
The Medical Director will serve as a medical monitor, overseeing study execution in collaboration with the CRO, clinical operations, and pharmacovigilance, including safety reporting and medical monitoring plans. Responsibilities include supporting trial design, protocol development, and start-up activities for dermatology clinical studies. The role involves overseeing day-to-day clinical and medical execution, partnering with cross-functional teams for timely execution, and collaborating with clinical operations on site selection and CRO management. Additionally, the Medical Director will partner with medical affairs to build relationships with PIs and serve as the primary medical point of contact for sites and PIs.
Develops therapies for autoimmune diseases
Abata Therapeutics develops therapies for autoimmune diseases, focusing on type 1 diabetes. Their main product, ABA 201, is a Treg cell therapy aimed at patients with some remaining beta cell function. This therapy works by utilizing regulatory T cells to improve patient outcomes. Unlike many competitors, Abata targets a specific niche within the autoimmune disease market and collaborates with partners like ElevateBio for process development and manufacturing. The company's goal is to transform treatment options for autoimmune diseases through advanced research and development.