Medical Director

4D Molecular Therapeutics

Medical Director leading clinical trials in ophthalmology at 4D Molecular Therapeutics. Designing, executing, and analyzing clinical studies with a focus on retina programs.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $278,000 - $310,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading clinical strategy and execution for ophthalmology trials, with a strong focus on protocol development, data interpretation, and regulatory submissions. Possesses extensive experience in clinical research, particularly in retina studies, and a solid understanding of ICH-GCP and FDA guidelines.

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Medical Degree (M.D., OD, PhD, PharmD)Clinical Ophthalmology ResearchPhase 3 Retina Clinical TrialsData Analysis and InterpretationICH-GCP and FDA Regulatory Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Protocol DevelopmentClinical Document AuthoringMedical MonitoringData InterpretationClinical Research Protocol WritingNDA/BLA/MAA SubmissionGene Therapy ExperienceClinical Trial OversightRisk MitigationPortfolio Development

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationPublic SpeakingCollaborationAdvisory Board OrganizationCross-Functional Team Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

Board CertificationRetina Fellowship Training

Industry Keywords

Ophthalmology TrialsBiopharmaceutical IndustryClinical OperationsRegulatory SubmissionsScientific CommunicationsPatient SafetyData IntegrityInternational Regulatory Guidelines

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead clinical strategy and execution for ophthalmology trials, including protocol development, study oversight, and data interpretation.
Serve as medical monitor for clinical studies, ensuring patient safety and data integrity.
Author and review clinical documents including protocols, IBs, ICFs, INDs, CSRs, and regulatory submissions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (clinical operations, regulatory, biometrics, safety, CMC, commercial) to drive program success.
Engage with external experts, organize advisory boards, and contribute to scientific and medical communications.
Identify and mitigate clinical and programmatic risks.
Support portfolio development and evaluation of new clinical opportunities.
Represent the company in regulatory and scientific forums as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Medical Degree (M.D.), OD, PhD, PharmD or equivalent
Residency training in Ophthalmology with a preference for subspecialty training in retina
Board certification a plus
Retina fellowship training a plus
5+ years of clinical ophthalmology research in the biopharmaceutical industry
Experience with Phase 3 retina clinical trials
Experience with gene therapy a plus
Experience in other phases (Phase 1, 2, 4) of clinical research a plus.
Experience with NDA/BLA/MAA submission a plus.
Experience writing clinical research protocols and acting as a medical monitor
Experience in data analysis, data interpretation, and medical writing
Knowledge of ICH-GCP and FDA regulatory guidelines.
Knowledge of international regulatory guidelines a plus.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran, and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities