Chief Medical Officer

Company Confidential - Greater Boston Area

Full Time - Permanent 

Position Summary:

We are beginning to contact candidates for two well-funded clients seeking a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to join their growing team in the near future. The lead program is poised to become a first and best-in-class therapeutic and will enter Phase I trials early next year. With a seasoned leadership team, board, and investor syndicate, this is a high-impact role that demands a visionary leader. 

Responsibilities: 

•Build and develop a broad set of functions (including Regulatory, Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Biostats, and Pharmacovigilance teams) and lead all aspects of the organization’s Phase I - Phase III clinical drug development initiatives. 

•Provide internal medical expertise and support during clinical study design, study participant safety, and protocol development.  

•Participate in Board and SAB meetings, including organization of the clinical advisory board. 

•Design strategy for use of external consultants, CROs, or other service providers. 

•Successfully represent the company’s clinical programs, strategic vision, and data to key opinion leaders, investors, corporate partners, Board of Directors, and other key stakeholders.  

•Manage the presentation of scientific data to regulatory authorities and appropriate scientific groups. 

•Represent the company in partnering activities, presentations, due diligence, and potential in-licensing and out-licensing activities. 

•Act as the primary public medical face at major industry conferences, maintaining awareness of cutting-edge developments and promoting the company's interests. 

•Support the CEO in articulating and advocating for the company's pipeline to financial markets, scientific, and medical communities. 

Qualifications and Experience:  

•Board-certified MD or MD/PhD in Neurology (preferred) and respected as a patient-focused clinician with relevant industry experience in a rapidly growing, high-science biotech setting. 

•15+ years of experience in the biopharma industry, including neurology company experience. 

•Preference given to those with commercial experience.  

•Demonstrated expertise in drug development strategy and implementation, pipeline assessment, and asset allocation with neuro diseases.  

•Experience with developing novel clinical trial designs, bringing innovative concepts from ideation through creation.  

•A track record of translating novel mechanisms of action of small-molecule drugs through precision medicine approaches in relevant patient sub-populations.  

•Past success in forging and nurturing key partnerships and collaborations with the external scientific and medical communities (academia, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders), and a robust personal network of outside experts, consultants, and service providers.  

•Understands how to create and maintain high-performing teams that achieve corporate milestones, working collaboratively with Executive Leadership, and supporting a culture of accountability and transparency.  

•Adaptability and experience in scaling the company and maximizing limited resources to achieve successful outcomes.  

•Deep understanding of the neurology marketplace and scientific literature.  

•Strong interpersonal communication skills for collaboration with stakeholders.