It continues to be an exciting time for BlueRock Therapeutics as the company advances cutting edge cellular therapies to positively impact patients’ lives across multiple disease areas.

In this highly visible role, the Medical Director, Clinical Development, Neurology will be charged with developing and leading novel internal and externally partnered programs in the Neurology Cell Therapy space. This role will provide guidance to research teams and lead more advanced IND-enabling and clinical-stage activities, with a key focus on creating development strategies.

Reporting to Vice President, Clinical Development, Neurology this role will build, contribute, and lead well-balanced, highly productive, cross-functional development teams (such as research, regulatory, genome engineering, CMC, clinical development and operations, and IP) within a dynamic matrixed environment. They will manage partnerships with BlueRock’s academic founders as well as internal and external research sites spanning company locations in Berlin, Toronto, New York, and Cambridge. The position will be based in Cambridge, MA.

Responsibilities

• Bring scientific leadership to neurology programs (e.g. Parkinson’s Disease, Rare Neurologic Disorders), inclusive of management of a scientific team.
• Responsible for design and execution of global clinical studies
• Lead or oversee development of study related documents including protocols and study reports
• Provide strategic input into the research direction of Neuroscience cell programs by interaction with external academic collaborators and internal leadership teams.
• Strategic evaluation of diseases of interest to BlueRock and integration in the development vision and planning
• Establish, grow, and maintain key relationships with global leaders in Neurology, cell and gene therapy, and translational medicine fields, including BlueRock Advisory Boards.
• Provide oversight to collaborative programs and maintain strong relationships with investigators and key opinion leaders in the field with national and international exposure.
• Manage timelines and maintain department budget.
• Lead and provides strategic input to ensure optimized development planning in close collaboration with other senior functional leads
• Lead and oversee the clinical content and contribute to the overall strategy in all regulatory submissions and interactions
• Mentor Medical Directors and Clinical Development Scientists, and promote research of innovative clinical trial methods, teamwork and quality
• Participate in establishment of efficient processes, standards and SOPs
• Consult with and support other functions including Research and Preclinical Development
• Provide a clinical perspective to the overall business strategy, incorporating commercial and competitive viewpoints, and effectively communicate scientific and medical data results/information to all internal and external stakeholders globally

Minimum Requirements

• MD or MD/PhD (or equivalent medical degree) is required.
• Pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry experience with a demonstrated track record in scientific research and clinical development
• Proven ability to lead by example within a collaborative, dynamic, high growth culture, championing and advancing novel concepts within cross-functional matrixed teams
• An innovative, results-oriented, solutions focus and critical thinking skills
• The motivation to build a culture of pioneering science with aspirations to develop products that will change the lives of people with serious diseases
• Extensive regulatory interactions experience
• Innovative focus and ability to champion and advance novel concepts

Working Environment

• Full time
• Remote or hybrid can be arranged