4D Molecular Therapeutics

4D Molecular Therapeutics

Executive Medical Director, (Retina Program)

Remote, United States · Director

Sponsorship not specified$350k-$398kDetected 7 days ago
GCPData AnalysisComplianceRecruitingClinical TrialsFDA RegulatoryCRISPRPharmacovigilanceResearchExperimental DesignLeadershipCommunicationPublic SpeakingRegulatory Affairs

About the role

  • Attention recruitment agencies: All agency inquiries are vetted through 4DMT's internal Talent Acquisition team.
  • No unsolicited resumes will be accepted.
  • The 4DMT Talent Acquisition team must expressly engage agencies on any requisition.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the clinical lead for Phase 1 retina clinical trials, including study design, protocol development, dose escalation strategy, and safety oversight
  • Maintain accountability for study execution, data interpretation, and clinical readouts, including early signal detection and go/no-go recommendations
  • Lead cross-functional study teams (clinical operations, clinical science, biometrics, regulatory, safety, CMC, etc.) to ensure high-quality and timely trial delivery
  • Provides clinical leadership to multidisciplinary study execution teams drawn from clinical operations, clinical science, biometrics, regulatory affairs, CMC, pharm/tox, drug safety, commercial, and alliance partners
  • Has lead accountability on the study teams for delivery of study protocols, study conduct, and study readouts
  • Lead development and implementation of biomarker strategies for GA and broader retina programs
  • Collaborate with research and translational teams to identify, validate, and integrate imaging, molecular, and functional biomarkers into early-phase trials
  • Ensure biomarkers are aligned with mechanism of action, dose selection, and clinical endpoints to support decision-making and regulatory strategy
  • Ensure accuracy, scientific rigor, and regulatory compliance of all clinical documents
  • Organizes and leads scientific advisory board meetings. Interacts with external experts and stakeholders to gather input.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of clinical ophthalmology research in the biopharmaceutical industry
  • Experience with gene therapy clinical studies
  • Experience in other phases (Phase 2, 3) of clinical research.
  • Experience with NDA/BLA/MAA submission planning and execution

Nice to have

  • Residency training in Ophthalmology with a preference for subspecialty training in retina
  • Board certification/retina fellowship training are a plus

Skills

  • Knowledge of ICH-GCP and FDA regulatory guidelines.
  • Knowledge of international regulatory guidelines
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking
  • Travel: up to 20%
  • Physical Requirements and
  • Other Qualifications/Skills:

Compensation

  • Please note, the base salary compensation range and actual salary offered to the final candidate depends on various factors: candidate's geographical location, relevant work experience, skills, and years of experience.
  • $350,000 - 398,000

Benefits

  • Serve as medical monitor for assigned studies, ensuring subject safety and data integrity
  • Lead clinical contributions to IND submissions and early regulatory interactions, including Health Authority meetings for Phase 1 programs

Equal opportunity

  • Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
  • Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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