| Location | Cambridge, Massachusetts |
About the role:
A stealth mode biotech company is looking for an experienced Clinical Development Consultant,
part time (20 hours/week) to advise on clinical strategy. The consultant will give strategic input
on clinical development plans, trial design, and program priorities as the company moves its
programs toward and into the clinic. The consultant will work closely with company leadership
and internal teams, and will help select and oversee external clinical development partners and
CROs. They may also take part in interactions with regulatory authorities, clinical investigators,
and other external stakeholders. This is a chance to shape the clinical path of new drugs for
patients at an early-stage therapeutics company backed by highly regarded investors.
Key responsibilities:
Advise on clinical development strategy, program priorities, and development plans across
the company's portfolio
Provide input on clinical trial design, including study objectives, endpoints, patient
populations, dose selection, and overall development approach
Advise on clinical, regulatory, and operational considerations relevant to development,
including first-in-human and early-phase clinical studies
Review and provide strategic input on scientific data and clinical development materials,
including clinical development plans, protocols, investigator materials, and regulatory
documents
Advise on the selection, oversight, and engagement of clinical development partners and
CROs
Participate in meetings with company leadership, regulatory authorities, clinical
investigators, and external development partners, as requested
Work with internal teams to integrate nonclinical, translational, CMC, and regulatory
considerations into clinical development planning
Provide additional strategic clinical development advice and subject-matter expertise as
reasonably requested by the company
Work closely with scientists and operators in a fast-paced biotech startup environment,
operating effectively with a high degree of autonomy
Qualifications:
MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent advanced degree in a relevant scientific or medical field,
with 15+ years of relevant industry experience in clinical development preferred
Proven track record of developing and executing clinical development strategies, from IND
through early- and later-stage clinical trials
Experience designing clinical trials, including selection of endpoints, patient populations, and
dosing strategies
Experience developing biologics, including antibody or antibody-conjugate programs,
strongly preferred
Experience selecting and managing clinical CROs and other external development partners
Experience with IND submissions and regulatory interactions with the FDA and other
agencies; experience with international regulatory strategy is a plus
Strong relationships with clinical investigators and key opinion leaders in relevant
therapeutic areas preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex
scientific and clinical data into clear recommendations for leadership
Experience advising or working within small, fast-paced biotechnology companies preferred
What we offer:
Competitive consulting compensation
A flexible engagement with a collaborative, small team
The opportunity to contribute to innovative drug development efforts at an early-stage
biotechnology company backed by highly regarded investors
Location: Cambridge, MA (Remote / Hybrid flexible)