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About Aerogen Pharma :

Aerogen Pharma is a US based clinical-stage specialty pharmaceutical company with a mission to develop inhaled drug / biologic and device combination that will transform the standard of care for acute and critically ill patients. Our goal is to create medically superior, proprietary and commercially differentiated combination products by combining proven therapeutic molecules with a unique, high-performance aerosol delivery system.

We are embarking on an exciting and dynamic stage in our combination product development, moving into phase 3 clinical trial for one of the biggest breakthroughs in Neonatal care. We are a team of passionate industry experts who are leading, shaping, and driving a potentially transformative medical breakthrough for the treatment of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in the developed world.

Additionally, in partnership with The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, we have an ambitious program in development to bring low-cost surfactant to the millions of premature babies with RDS born each year.

Join us as we embark on this breakthrough and become inspired to deliver.

What is the role?

The Chief Medical Officer in Aerogen Pharma will provide medical and scientific leadership to the organization and represent our company in the neonatal medical community. Reporting into the CEO, you will be responsible for the clinical development strategy and external medical engagement. In addition, you will provide input into the commercial and business strategy.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the Clinical Programs to meet the business, regulatory and ethical requirements of the Aerogen Pharma business
• Provide medical input to the commercial success of the business, including working closely with the Aerogen Pharma management team and contributing to business plans
• Support business strategies by implementation of studies, supporting applications for Investigator Initiated Research, management of advisory boards, interaction with clinical investigators and other key activities
• Work closely with stakeholders across the business to accomplish delivery of product driven initiatives
• Build and develop enduring peer-to-peer relationships with healthcare professionals and institutions, creating constructive, cross-functional partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
• Preparation of scientific presentations / talks, responsibility for internal and external medical publications

Education and Experience

Why Aerogen Pharma?

As a key member of Aerogen Group, the global market leader in high performance aerosol drug delivery, Aerogen Pharma is at a pivotal point in the company's life cycle. With plans to expand and centralise our US hubs over the next two years, we offer an environment where you can thrive professionally and learn from driven industry leaders in drug development and commercialization, inhaled devices, and neonatology. We foster an inclusive culture that empowers you to contribute to the transformation of Neonatal care, where potential is recognized and professional development is encouraged.