Medical Director

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Disc Medicine is a clinical‑stage biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing, and commercializing novel treatments for patients who suffer from serious hematologic diseases. We are building a portfolio of innovative, first‑in‑class therapeutic candidates that aim to address a wide spectrum of hematologic diseases by targeting fundamental biological pathways of red blood cell biology, specifically heme biosynthesis and iron homeostasis. Disc Medicine values collaboration, professional development, and scientific integrity and promotes an inclusive company culture that empowers and inspires.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Medical Director, Clinical Development is a key clinical leader responsible for the design, execution, and interpretation of clinical trials supporting the development of innovative therapies within Disc’s pipeline. Reporting to the Executive Medical Director, this individual provides strategic and scientific leadership to cross‑functional teams, ensuring that clinical programs are conducted in accordance with regulatory requirements, ethical standards, and corporate objectives. This position will support a clinical‑stage program focused on iron metabolism and anemia treatment using a novel, first‑in‑class negative regulator of hepcidin.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Strategy & Leadership

• Contribute to the overall clinical development strategy for assigned programs.
• Partner with the Executive Medical Director to define clinical development plans, trial designs, and program milestones.
• Provide medical and scientific input into target product profiles, study protocols, investigator brochures, and regulatory documents.
• Maintain awareness of internal and external developments (scientific, clinical, competitive, and regulatory) that could impact the development plan, including attendance at major scientific conferences, participation in competitive intelligence activities, and periodic literature review.
• Critically evaluate available information about diseases of interest to the therapeutic area and the competitive landscape and synthesize information succinctly to support dissemination and incorporation into clinical development programs, asset plans and therapeutic area strategy.
• Help to determine appropriate advisory board experts.

Clinical Trial Oversight

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Regulatory & Compliance

Scientific Communication & Leadership

REQUIREMENTS

Annual base salary range : $247,000 – $334,000 USD.

Disc Medicine is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to providing all qualified candidates and employees equal opportunities. We offer comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation packages. The Company headquarters are in Watertown, MA, and we provide a flexible work environment.

Disc Medicine actively recruits individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit and a drive for excellence. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to be considered for current and future opportunities.

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