Medical Director, Clinical Development

Job overview

The Medical Director, Clinical Development role is based in the United States, with the listing location in Princeton, NJ. Compensation is $265,000–$295,000 per year. The role supports Ascendis Pharma’s clinical development programs in endocrinology and its mission to develop therapies for unmet medical needs. The Medical Director contributes medical and clinical expertise to late-phase trial design, oversight, data interpretation, and regulatory strategy. Leading study teams and collaborating across functions helps maintain trial integrity and advance the company’s development programs.

What you'll do

• Contribute to the Clinical Development Plan
• support clinical trial design and oversight
• serve as Medical Monitor
• track safety and efficacy data
• lead medical monitor and study teams
• oversee trial documents
• analyze and report clinical data
• address drug development problems
• contribute to regulatory strategy and submissions
• maintain knowledge of relevant science and guidance
• collaborate with cross-functional colleagues and investigative sites
• contribute to portfolio management and commercial activities as needed
• travel up to 20% domestically and internationally for scientific meetings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

medical director

clinical development

princeton nj

ascendis pharma

endocrinology

clinical trials

medical monitoring

late-phase trials

clinical data analysis

regulatory strategy

$265k–$295k/year

up to 20% travel

401(k) match

medical, dental, and vision

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with company match
• medical, dental, and vision
• life and AD&D insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• pet and legal insurance
• employee assistance program
• employee discounts
• professional development
• HSA and flexible spending accounts
• incentive plans
• mental health resources
• paid leave for new parents.

Why this role

The posting states travel up to 20% domestically and internationally for scientific meetings and notes possible eligibility for discretionary bonus or incentive compensation and stock-based incentives.

About the employer

Ascendis Pharma is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology). Sector: 54.