Associate Medical Director, Rheumatology

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Job Function:
Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Job Sub Function:
Clinical Development & Research - MD

Job Category:
Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America, Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

Position Summary
The Associate Medical Director contributes medical and scientific expertise to late-stage rheumatology clinical
development.

Working with experienced clinical leaders, the role supports assigned studies and program strategy, with
responsibility for rigorous trial conduct, medical oversight, data interpretation, and high-quality clinical and regulatory
deliverables.
Key Responsibilities
• Contribute to the design, execution, analysis, and reporting of Phase 2 and Phase 3 rheumatology trials, aligned with
clinical development strategy and regulatory requirements.
• Support medical oversight for assigned studies, including eligibility guidance, medical monitoring, safety review,
protocol deviation assessment, and benefit-risk evaluation, with appropriate senior guidance.
• Participate in cross-functional study teams and help drive timely decisions, risk mitigation, and delivery of study
milestones.
• Develop and review clinical documents, including study concepts, protocols, investigator brochures, statistical
analysis inputs, clinical study reports, and publications.
• Contribute medical content to regulatory submissions, briefing packages, health authority responses, and regulatory
interactions.
• Interpret emerging clinical, translational, and competitive evidence and translate it into clear development
recommendations.
• Build effective relationships with investigators, external experts, patient organizations, and development partners.
• Support evaluation of new mechanisms, modalities, and external opportunities relevant to rheumatology and
autoimmune disease.
• Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and high-accountability culture and seek feedback to strengthen clinical-
development capabilities.
Education and Experience
• MD or equivalent medical degree is required.
• Clinical expertise in rheuma...