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Associate Medical Director – Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Focus: RWE Operations & Research Execution
About the Role
We’re seeking an Associate Medical Director with proven hands-on research and publications experience to lead the operational execution of a global Phase 4 Real-World Evidence (RWE) study in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Reporting to the Global Medical Lead, you’ll oversee study logistics, contribute to protocol development, and ensure research activities are executed to high scientific and operational standards.
This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in research methods and evidence generation, including authorship on peer-reviewed publications or abstracts.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive day-to-day operations of a global Phase 4 RWE study
- Develop and support protocols, study manuals, and operational plans
- Apply research expertise to maintain scientific quality and executional rigor
- Support advisory board planning and insight gathering
- Collaborate with global and affiliate teams to support study rollout
- Contribute to scientific communications, including abstracts and manuscripts
Qualifications
- Advanced degree: PharmD, MPH, PhD, or MD; postdoctoral or fellowship experience strongly preferred
- 3–6 years of experience in HEOR, RWE, medical affairs, or clinical research
- Demonstrated publication record—authorship on peer-reviewed manuscripts, abstracts, or posters
- Proven experience with study design, protocol development, and execution
- Background in rare disease or neurology preferred; SMA experience a strong plus
- Excellent organizational, communication, and project coordination skills
Why This Role
- Join a mission-driven team advancing research in a rare disease area. You’ll gain significant exposure to global RWE work while contributing directly to meaningful data generation and high-impact publications.
Medasource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
Benefits & Perks:
Medasource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.
Pay Disclaimer:
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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