Medical Director, Mds

AskBio Inc.

Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, United States
Md degree with board certification in neurology
6+ years clinical experience with movement disorders patients
2+ years industry experience in clinical development
The role provides strategic and hands-on clinical leadership for gene therapy programs targeting CNS movement disorders across Phase 1–3 development

Job Summary

  • The role provides strategic and hands-on clinical leadership for gene therapy programs targeting CNS movement disorders across Phase 1–3 development.
  • The successful candidate will serve as a Parkinson's clinical expert responsible for maintaining trial blinding status and ensuring patient safety.
  • AskBio is dedicated to pioneering science to create transformative molecular medicines with a mission to lead innovative science and drive clinical outcomes.

Matching Summary

The role provides strategic and hands-on clinical leadership for gene therapy programs targeting CNS movement disorders across Phase 1–3 development.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • MD degree with board certification in Neurology
  • 6+ years clinical experience with Movement Disorders patients
  • 2+ years industry experience in clinical development
  • Expertise in designing randomized double-blind trials
  • Experience leading FDA inspection readiness activities
  • Proven track record of advancing Phase 1-3 programs

Nice-to-have

  • Prior experience in gene therapy or cell therapy modalities
  • Established network within the CNS development community
  • Experience mentoring Medical Directors with non-neurology backgrounds
  • Knowledge of long-term follow-up strategies for gene therapies
  • Familiarity with rare disease and small patient population settings

Key Requirements

  • MD from accredited US medical school or equivalent
  • Board certification or eligibility in Neurology
  • Minimum 6 years relevant clinical experience
  • Minimum 2 years industry experience
  • Demonstrated leadership in multi-phase clinical trials

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