Medical Director Remote & Hybrid Only Jobs in Massachusetts

A Medical Director in the biotechnology industry plays a critical role in guiding the development of innovative therapies and products. They provide clinical expertise and leadership to multidisciplinary teams, ensuring that all projects and initiatives align with regulatory guidelines and adhere to ethical standards. They are also responsible for overseeing clinical trials, developing medical protocols, and interpreting trial data. Their input is pivotal in making strategic decisions that impact product development, regulatory submissions, and post-market surveillance.

To be effective, Medical Directors should have advanced medical qualifications and certifications, ideally an MD, and possibly a PhD in a related field. They must have a strong understanding of biotechnology, pharmaceutical development, and regulatory requirements. Additionally, they need excellent leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills since they often liaise with various stakeholders including researchers, regulators, and business executives. Prior to becoming a Medical Director, a professional might serve roles such as Clinical Research Associate, Medical Affairs Specialist, or Clinical Project Manager, in which they gain valuable experience in clinical trials and biotech product development.

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Medical Director, Clinical Science - Solid Tumor

  • Takeda Pharmaceutical
  • Boston, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 30+ days ago

Join us as a Medical Director, Clinical Science, Solid Tumor in our Cambridge office....

Hybrid

Associate Medical Director, Clinical Science, NS TAU- Neurology/Psychiatry

  • Takeda Pharmaceutical
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 30+ days ago

Join us as an Associate Medical Director in our Neuroscience Therapeutic Area Unit in our Cambridge, MA office....

Hybrid

Associate Medical Director, Clinical Science, NS TAU

  • Takeda Pharmaceutical
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 30+ days ago

Join us as an Associate Medical Director in our Neuroscience Therapeutic Area Unit in our Cambridge, MA office....

Hybrid

Medical Director - Drug Safety & Pharmacovigilance

  • Zenas BioPharma
  • Waltham, MA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Waltham, MA
  • 22 hours ago

Safety/Pharmacovigilance experience in Biotech, Pharma or Clinical Research Organization Working knowledge of relevant FDA, EU, ICH guidelines and regulations Experience working with CRO/vendors, and...

Hybrid

Medical Director, Pharmacovigilance

  • Kailera Therapeutics, Inc.
  • Waltham, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Waltham, MA
  • 3 days ago

FDA and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines, including Good Clinical Practices (GCP) guidelines Strong knowledge of global safety and pharmacovigilance regulations, guidelines...

Hybrid

Clinical Development Medical Director- Pain

  • Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc
  • Boston, MA
  • 7 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 7 days ago

Job Description General Summary: The Clinical Development Medical Director will serve as the Medical Lead for Vertex clinical trials, working with cross-functional multidisciplinary study teams on clinical...

Remote Hybrid

Medical Director, ATTR-CM

  • Intellia Therapeutics
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 8 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 8 days ago

Serve as the medical expert for the study team and medical monitor for phase 1-4 clinical trials, as applicable....

Remote

Medical Director, Medical 13967

  • Alkermes
  • Waltham, MA
  • 13 days ago
  • Waltham, MA
  • 13 days ago

The Senior Medical Director for Pipeline is a highly visible and business-critical role that is part of the Medical Strategy team within Alkermes Medical Affairs....

Remote

Medical Director, Clinical Development, Neurology

  • Zenas BioPharma
  • Waltham, MA
  • 14 days ago
  • Waltham, MA
  • 14 days ago

Interfaces with various functions, including Regulatory, Clinical Operations, Drug Safety, Medical Affairs, and Legal....

Hybrid

Executive Medical Director, ATTR-PN, Clinical Development

  • Intellia Therapeutics
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 15 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 15 days ago

The Medical Lead will design, execute, and interpret clinical research for Intellias leading clinical programs....

Remote

Executive Medical Director of Neurology, Global Medical Affairs

  • Zenas BioPharma
  • Waltham, MA
  • 16 days ago
  • Waltham, MA
  • 16 days ago

Position Summary: Zenas BioPharma is seeking an experienced and visionary Executive Medical Director, Neurology to serve as the Global Medical Affairs medical lead for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)....

Hybrid

Field Medical Director, Breast and Gynecologic Cancers (New England)

  • Pfizer
  • Boston, MA
  • 24 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 24 days ago

Jobs Boston, MA Field Medical Director, Breast and Pfizer Field Medical Director, Breast and Gynecologic Cancers (New England) Boston, MA Apply OVERVIEW: The Oncology Field Medical, Director is responsible...

Remote

Medical Director, Medical Affairs

  • Alkermes
  • Waltham, MA
  • 29 days ago
  • Waltham, MA
  • 29 days ago

The Senior Medical Director for Pipeline is a highly visible and business-critical role that is part of the Medical Strategy team within Alkermes Medical Affairs....

Remote

Clinical Development Senior Medical Director-Neurology

  • Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc
  • Boston, MA
  • 29 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 29 days ago

as well as clinical trials strategy, design and execution, and may serve as the Medical Lead for clinical trials that will be conducted with these compounds....

Remote Hybrid

Clinical Development Medical Director, Hematology

  • Pfizer
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 30+ days ago

The medical director works closely with other functions such as regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, biostatistics, and medical affairs to ensure that the clinical development program meets the scientific...

Hybrid

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Salary for Medical Director Jobs in Massachusetts

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireBiotechnology research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Medical Directors in Massachusetts offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.7%
Doctorate Degree
33.2%
Master's Degree
25.4%
Associate's Degree
1.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.7%
High School or GED
1.7%
Some College
0.2%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Medical Directors in Massachusetts
2-4 years
34.6%
4-6 years
34.6%
1-2 years
23.1%
6-8 years
3.8%
Less than 1 year
3.8%



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