Medical Director, Clinical Development, Immunology

We are seeking a Medical Director, Clinical Development, Immunology for a clinical program in food allergy. The Medical Director, Clinical Development, Immunology will support the Clinical Development Lead (CDL) and clinical team to plan and execute a clinical program, consisting of late-stage studies in IgE mediated allergic disease, with an opportunity to support multiple indications as part of this program’s life cycle management plans. You will work as part of a cross-functional team to deliver on a high-priority program, while also contributing to a dynamic and collaborative clinical research community. This role will provide you the opportunity to lead key activities to progress your career.

About RIIRU:

The Respiratory, Immunology and Inflammation Research Unit (RIIRU) was formed in 2024 to identify and advance novel molecular targets with genetic associations to disease based on the foundational observation that targets with human genetic evidence supporting their causal role in the intended indication improves clinical success by two-fold. The remit of RIIRU is to identify novel targets based on human genetics, develop assets for clinical studies, and perform trials through to submission for approvals. This goal is enabled through strategic external (e.g., Flagship Pioneering, Vesalius, Muna Therapeutics and others) and GSK-internal partnerships (Research Technologies).  

PLEASE NOTE: This career opportunity requires an on-site office presence (minimum of two days a week) at one of GSK’s US (PA or MA) or UK (Stevenage or London HQ) sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the strategic management of the Integrated Evidence Plan (IEP), including the Clinical Development Plan (CDP) for asset(s) in development
• Ensuring alignment with and support of project strategic plans, regulatory requirements, and commercial goals, optimizing clinical study design aligned with IEP and CDP
• Generating the data and evidence required to determine a medicine’s potential efficacy, safety profile, key areas of product differentiation, and value to patients.
• Providing effective support and oversight of evidence generation activities to assure patient safety and study delivery.
• Enabling robust protocol design, including selection of clinical endpoints, patient populations, and participant monitoring strategy
• Working with Clinical Operations and Biostatics to deliver clinical development timelines, enabling key decision points and Go/No Go criteria for the CDP
• Active medical monitoring activities and medical data review of ongoing studies, including:
  • Lead, coordinate activities and present at IDMCs, adjudication committees, ongoing routine safety review
  • Interpretation and presentation of clinical data for clinical study reports and publications
  • Oversee and train study team on protocol-related activities in collaboration with matrix study team members
• Developing and maintaining relationships with program counterparts, including Commercial, Research, Regulatory, Clinical Operations, and Statistics
• Interfacing and influencing a diverse range of scientific external experts (e.g., regulators, payors, CROs, consultants, investigators) in order to deliver clinical programs, align to business strategy, and address patient needs.
• Gathering and supporting the integration of inputs from across disciplines (scientific, clinical, commercial, regulatory) to contribute to clinical components of the Medicine Profile
• Contributing to regulatory interactions including briefing documents, presentations, addressing questions and responses
• Serving as a clinical representative for senior management and senior level matrix teams, both internally and externally for an asset in development
• Contributing to the implementation and embedding of strategic initiatives and various organizational initiatives in RIIRU
• Supporting technical and leadership development of RIIRU staff via mentoring and coaching for matrix team members
• Support enterprise efforts to streamline and grow efficiencies for the business unit

Basic Qualifications:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals

• Medical degree and clinical medical specialty training board qualification/registration in Internal Medicine or Primary Care/Family Medicine with specialized experience in IgE mediated disease and food allergy.
• Experience in clinical drug development, with experience of clinical trial execution from concept to publication.
• Clinical research experience in food allergy, including clinical development planning and interventional study design.
• Experience with in‑stream medical oversight activities during trial conduct.
• Experience with ICH guidelines, FDA requirements, and global regulatory expectations.
• Experience in clinical research methodology and biostatistical principles to support innovative and efficient clinical trial design and data‑driven decision rules.

Preferred Qualifications:

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Familiarity or experience in Chronic Urticaria and IgE mediated disease biology, therapeutic targets, and current/future treatment landscape.
• Experience with site‑facing interactions and/or activities supporting medical affairs, patient advocacy groups, or external organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead line or matrix teams, with a strong reputation for inspiring and motivating high performance.
• Experience engaging with regulators, payors, and prescribers in relevant markets.
• Experience integrating genetic data to inform clinical protocols.
• Proven ability to apply statistical and data visualization methods to interpret complex information, draw accurate conclusions, and support decision‑making.
• Experience using new digital tools and learning technologies to drive innovation.

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Change Management, Clinical Research, Clinical Trial Designs, Communication, Decision Making, Fostering Collaboration, Influencing Without Authority, Leadership, Matrix Leadership, People Management, Risk Management, Strategic Thinking, Strategy Development, Teamwork

 

 

• If you are based in Cambridge, MA; Waltham, MA; Rockville, MD; or San Francisco, CA, the annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges $222,750 to $371,250. The US salary ranges take into account a number of factors including work location within the US market, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. Available benefits include health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Please visit  GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.

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