What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Director-Neurology position at Alector?
Our mission is to develop therapies that empower the immune system to combat neurodegeneration and our team is focused on developing treatments for some of the most challenging diseases facing our society. We are supported in this mission by experienced and accomplished scientists and clinicians, a novel portfolio of programs, leading healthcare investors, and pharma company partners, who share in our commitment to bettering the lives of patients and realizing a world where we make brain disorders history
The Medical Director will support one or more development programs involving drug candidates in Alzheimer’s Disease, Frontotemporal Dementia, and other neurodegenerative diseases. The focus will be on working as a medical monitor for multiple studies and serving as a medical lead to support regulatory submissions.
Activities include responsibility for advancing priority clinical programs through study design and execution, as well as interpretation of data from clinical studies. You will interact with multiple levels of management within Alector, key external partners in the medical and scientific community as well as with global regulatory authorities.
\n- Provide leadership for programs that integrate the individual’s extensive knowledge in basic and clinical science, and neurological disease areas with knowledge from the medical community around the world.
- Act as Sponsor Medical Monitor with oversight of clinical trial activities and patient safety on behalf of the Clinical Development Group at Alector.
- Develop and maintain relationships with program counterparts in Commercial, Research, Regulatory, Biomarkers, Clinical Operations, Medical Affairs, Pharmacovigilance and Biostatistics.
- Establish external collaborative relationships to augment Alector’s capabilities in support of the clinical development programs.
- Participate in clinical reviews of the safety of Alector programs.
- Contribute to the development of critical initiatives and specified Business Development activities.
- US board certified
- 2 years of sponsor side experience
- 5 years of experience in clinical research
- Proven experience in late clinical development preferred, but not strictly required
- Deep understanding of basic science related to neurodegeneration and immunology
- Capacity and willingness to work effectively across disease areas.
- Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills as well as being able to perform effectively in a dynamic environment.
- Demonstrated strategic and critical thinking.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- The ability to lead directly and by influence, including strong problem solving, conflict resolution, and analytical skills.
- MD, MD / PhD or DO credentials. Neurology training with subspecialization in neurodegenerative disorders preferred.
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At Alector, our vision is bold, people are our priority, and our values are at the core of everything we do. Our dynamic and flexible environment encourages our teams to experiment, take ownership of decisions, and question convention to solve complex problems. We value shared wins, perseverance, and a growth mindset, which drives us forward, together.
Alector was named on Fortune’s "Best Workplaces in Biopharma" top list for small and medium-sized companies for the third consecutive year! And we moved up from #16 to #11 in 2022.
Among the things you'll discover at Alectorfrom your very first day are our committed and driven colleagues, a bold company vision, and new, modern offices designed to inspire innovation and collaboration in South San Francisco, right at the heart of Biotech Bay. Our benefits are thoughtfully designed around Alectorians and their loved ones and include flexible hybrid work options, competitive compensation, and comprehensive and unique benefits that enhance your health and well-being. Come join us!
We believe that hard-working teams include people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences who can challenge each other’s assumptions with fresh perspectives and bring creative ideas to the table. We are committed to building an open, diverse, and inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Salary : $250,000 - $290,000
