Medical Director – Dermatology

Apogee Therapeutics

Medical Director overseeing clinical execution and medical monitoring of dermatology studies at biotech firm Apogee Therapeutics. Seeking fast-paced candidates to advance clinical programs.

Posted 6/1/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $290,000 - $330,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a medical monitor, working closely with the CRO, clinical operations, and pharmacovigilance on study execution including but not limited to safety reporting, point of escalation for medical monitoring matters, development and execution of the Medical Monitoring Plan
Support the design of trials and develop protocols and other relevant documents for individual studies
Support start-up activities related to assigned studies
Oversee day-to-day clinical and medical execution of studies
Work closely with cross-functional colleagues, including, but not limited to, clinical operations, regulatory, biostatistics, and data management, to ensure timely and flawless execution of clinical plan
Partner with clinical operations on site selection, recruitment, and CRO management
Partner with medical affairs to build and maintain strong relationships with PIs, including support of Advisory and Scientific Boards
Serve as primary medical point of contact for sites and PIs for the assigned study, as applicable

Requirements

What you’ll need

Education – MD is required
Experience in clinical development in dermatology, allergy, immunology or rheumatology preferred
2+ years’ industry experience as a medical monitor and/or medical director preferred
Experience working on phase 2 and 3 clinical studies preferred
Highly motivated team player with a growth mindset, can-do attitude and willing to learn from others
Effective communication skills with an ability to present to a variety of stakeholders and tailor message accordingly
Successfully exhibit Apogee’s C.O.R.E. values: Caring, Original, Resilient and Egoless
Position requires up to 20% travel including mandatory in-person attendance at All Team meetings typically held twice per year

Benefits

Comp & perks

A great culture, grounded in our C.O.R.E. values: Caring, Original, Resilient and Egoless
Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment where you help shape the culture and company, wear multiple hats, and learn quickly
Market competitive compensation and benefits package, including base salary, performance bonus, equity grant opportunities, health, welfare & retirement benefits
We provide competitive time off, including three weeks PTO, two one-week company-wide shutdowns a year and dedicated paid sick leave
Commitment to growing you professionally and providing access to resources to further your development
Apogee offers regular all team, in-person meetings to build relationships and problem solve

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Hard Skills & Tools

medical monitoringclinical developmentprotocol developmentsafety reportingclinical trial designphase 2 clinical studiesphase 3 clinical studiesCRO managementdata managementbiostatistics

Soft Skills

effective communicationteam playergrowth mindsetcan-do attituderelationship buildingpresentation skillsadaptabilitycollaborationproblem-solvingleadership

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