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Head of Medical Affairs / Clinical Development Consultant

Compass Consulting

Hybrid, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Budget Management, Clinical Trial, Communication Skills, Consulting, Contract Research Organization (CRO), Cross-Functional, Drug Development, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Medical Affairs, Phase IV Clinical Trials, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Support, Regulations, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Hybrid, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Position Overview:

Our client is seeking a highly hands-on and strategic Head of Medical Affairs / Clinical Development to join a growing specialty pharmaceutical company. This individual will play a critical leadership role in advancing post-approval clinical strategy, overseeing Phase IV studies, and serving as the primary medical interface across internal and external stakeholders.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a small, entrepreneurial environment, enjoys building processes from the ground up, and is comfortable operating with a high degree of ownership and autonomy.


Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and execute Medical Affairs and Clinical Development strategy for marketed and near-market products
  • Design, initiate, and oversee Phase IV / post-marketing clinical trials
  • Serve as the primary medical lead working directly with Contract Research Organizations (CROs) to manage study execution, timelines, and deliverables
  • Provide medical and scientific leadership for cross-functional teams including Regulatory, Commercial, and Market Access
  • Oversee data generation strategies to support product differentiation and lifecycle management
  • Act as a key external-facing medical expert with investigators, KOLs, and partners
  • Ensure clinical programs are executed efficiently, on time, and within budget


Qualifications:
  • MD, PharmD, or PhD required
  • 10+ years of relevant experience across Medical Affairs and/or Clinical Development
  • Proven experience in small or mid-sized specialty pharmaceutical companies (required)
  • Strong preference for candidates with limited large pharma experience and a demonstrated ability to operate in lean environments
  • Direct experience managing CROs and running clinical trials independently
  • Hands-on experience leading Phase IV / post-approval studies
  • Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced environment

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