Sr. Director Clinical Development – Lilly Gene Therapy, Sensory
Eli Lilly and CompanyFull Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Candidates must hold an MD degree and possess at least 4 years of experience in late-stage clinical development and drug development, with a strong preference for experience in rare diseases. The role requires the ability to lead pivotal programs and potentially manage a small team of clinical scientists and physicians.
The Senior Medical Director will provide medical monitoring for assigned clinical trials in serious endocrine conditions, neurodegenerative, or rare diseases. This includes developing and implementing Clinical Development Plans, designing and executing clinical studies, and interpreting study data. Responsibilities also encompass interacting with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring clinical and scientific issues are addressed, contributing to translational activities, operationalizing studies, monitoring data integrity, identifying trial conduct issues, and performing medical review and analysis of data for regulatory documents and publications. The role involves engaging with internal stakeholders, external medical experts, regulatory authorities, alliance partners, and vendors, as well as contributing to business development and organizational initiatives.
Develops treatments for neurodegenerative diseases
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals develops treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, focusing on conditions like Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Alzheimer's Disease (ALZ). Their main product, AMX0035, is currently undergoing clinical trials to assess its effectiveness. The CENTAUR ALS trial showed promising results for ALS patients, using a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled design to ensure reliable outcomes. They are also conducting the PEGASUS trial to evaluate AMX0035's safety and effectiveness in Alzheimer's patients. Unlike many competitors, Amylyx emphasizes community engagement and awareness campaigns, such as ALS Awareness Month, to educate the public and foster support for those affected by these diseases. The company's goal is to bring effective therapies to market that improve patient outcomes and enhance the quality of life for individuals suffering from neurodegenerative conditions.