Senior Medical Director, Neurology or Gastroenterology
Location: Somerville, Massachusetts, 02143, United States
Full-time
About Finch
Finch Therapeutics is a clinical-stage microbiome therapeutics company leveraging its Human-First Discovery® platform to develop a novel class of orally administered biological drugs. With the capabilities to develop both complete and targeted microbiome therapeutics, Finch is advancing a rich pipeline of candidates designed to address a wide range of unmet medical needs. Finch’s lead candidate, CP101, is in late-stage clinical development for the prevention of recurrent C. difficile infection (CDI) and has received Breakthrough Therapy and Fast Track designations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Finch is also developing FIN-211 for children with autism spectrum disorder and significant gastrointestinal symptoms. Finch has a partnership with Takeda focused on the development of targeted microbiome therapeutics for inflammatory bowel disease.
Position Summary We’re seeking a highly motivated, self-starter Senior Medical Director or Medical Director to provide medical expertise, clinical development experience and leadership necessary to advance our Autism Spectrum Disorder program and/or other programs through different phases of development. They will be a key driver of protocol design and medical oversight for study protocols in various phases of development in coordination with the Vice President, Clinical Development.
The [Senior] Medical Director will also support attainment of corporate strategic objectives by contributing their clinical, scientific and development expertise to business development initiatives and development plans for investigator-initiated studies.
Responsibilities
Participate in the creation of clinical development plans for neurology or related programs, in consultation with cross-functional team members.
Drive the design and preparation of clinical protocols and support the creation of FDA/EMA/Health Canada documents (e.g., INDs, annual reports, meeting requests, briefing books, and BLA/NDAs) and other relevant clinical documents.
Function as medical monitor for assigned studies.
Provide leadership in and assessment of medical and safety related questions.
Interface with Key Opinion Leaders to support the development of compelling clinical development strategies and help optimize program plans and protocols.
Work closely with cross-functional team members to ensure planning and execution of clinical trials to meet key milestones, maintain timelines and keep within agreed budget.
Coordinate with the Clinical Operations team and/or Contract Research Organization on MD-to-MD related trial issues.
Play a key role in the development of analysis plans, and in the review, interpretation and communication of clinical trial data from Phase I to III safety and efficacy trials; assist in generating the study reports and publications from these trials.
Support academic partners and translational medicine efforts to effectively advance pipeline programs.
Qualifications
An MD or DO degree from a recognized medical school with residency and/or clinical fellowship. Training in Neurology, Psychiatry, Gastroenterology or Pediatrics is highly preferred.
5+ years of pharmaceutical/biotech-industry experience in Clinical Development, PV, Medical Affairs or at a Contract Research Organization.
An understanding of strategic and operational aspects of clinical research and product development.
General knowledge of regulatory requirements.
Persuasive, effective and flexible in personal interactions at all levels, with strong oral and written communication capabilities.
Excellent ability to lead and work in cross-functional teams with a collaborative style that builds alliances and emphasizes integrity, results, collegiality and effective teamwork in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment.
Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
Displays sense of urgency, and a willingness to roll up sleeves to get work done.
More About Finch
Here at Finch, we are determined to create the best work environment and experience for you through our formal benefits programs and fringe perks. Together, we hope that we’ll create a fun & supportive environment in and out of the workplace as we strive to create a new class of therapeutics together to help patients.
Our formal benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage through Harvard Pilgrim in addition to life insurance and long-term & short-term disability policies. We offer discretionary and flexible paid time off policies. Should you choose to start or grow your family while working at Finch, we aspire to lead our peers by offering several months of paid parental leave. We also offer a generous 401(k) contribution to help teammates save for life beyond Finch, as well as other savings and investment opportunities.
We also try to keep the workplace an inspiring and motivating place to work with our fringe perks. Our facilities in Somerville, MA include an in-office gym with a shower and towel service (temporarily closed due to COVID), fully stocked kitchen with free snacks, iced coffee & flavored/sparkling waters on tap. We sponsor ride-sharing to and from the office from preset locations around Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville. We are always evaluating our fringe perks and hope to grow them alongside our team.
*Only facility-dependent employees are working on-site in Somerville until further notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire or promote, will be based on aptitude, performance, and business need. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Finch will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.