Medical Director, Clinical Research (Neurology)

1. Company

Our client is a well-established, global biopharmaceutical company with a multi-decade track record spanning oncology, urology, women’s health, rare disease, and neuroscience. It has distinguished itself with a first-in-class, cell-based regenerative therapy now advancing through late-stage development in a major neurodegenerative disease — a signature scientific achievement in a historically difficult therapeutic category. The organization is investing meaningfully in both early- and late-stage neuroscience research as part of a broader, multi-year pipeline expansion.

2. The Role They Will Play

This role will serve as the Clinical Research Lead for assigned neurology assets, including a stem cell-based regenerative-medicine program and additional early- and late-stage compounds. The successful candidate will contribute to the design and execution of the clinical development plan, lead study design from concept through protocol, and serve as the internal medical monitor, overseeing trial conduct with CROs and vendors and driving data review and interpretation. The position also contributes to clinical study reports, Investigator Brochures, and regulatory filings, and builds KOL and scientific advisory board relationships. It offers a physician with early industry experience meaningful hands-on ownership within a multi-disciplinary, multi-regional team as the neurology pipeline matures.

3. Background Profile

We are looking for a board-certified or board-eligible neurologist with epilepsy fellowship training and early pharmaceutical industry experience in neurology clinical research. Candidates should bring:

• Experience in early- and late-stage global clinical trials, especially protocol development and trial initiation; medical monitoring and clinical data review experience a plus.
• 1 to 2+ years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry contributing to clinical research strategy in the neurology therapeutic area.
• Exposure to regenerative cell medicine or gene therapy development programs (preferred).
• Working knowledge of FDA, GCP, and ICH regulations, with U.S. regulatory submission experience (Europe and Japan experience preferred).
• MD (or international equivalent), board certified or board eligible in neurology, with fellowship training in epilepsy (required); pediatrics experience and prior experience working with organizations based in Japan preferred.

About KBIC Life Sciences

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