CareerPlan

Medical Director, Clinical Development, Psychiatry

US CA San DiegoFull-time$255k–$347k2026-07-29 → 2026-11-12
Based in United States

Core

Lead clinical research strategies and independent direction of Phase 1-3 clinical studies for psychiatric and neurological disorders.

Role type

Senior IC Medical Director (Clinical Development)

Builds

Clinical trial programs, study protocols, and regulatory documents for novel molecules.

Domain

Biopharmaceuticals / Psychiatry / Neurology

Required skills

Clinical trial design, medical oversight of drug safety, protocol development, clinical investigator selection, adverse event assessment, regulatory compliance (GCP), biomarker strategy, scientific writing, cross-functional leadership, CRO management.

Preferred skills

Thought leadership in strategic organizations, translational medicine expertise, experience in small group environments.

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Develop and implement study protocols; oversee clinical trials program in accordance with GCP and regulations; conduct medical assessment of adverse events; identify and select clinical investigators and consultants; analyze and present clinical study results; assist in budget planning and resource forecasting; lead development of clinical biomarker strategies.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership