Alkeus27d ago

Medical Director

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Alkeus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotech company focused on the development of innovative therapies to treat serious diseases of the eye with high unmet need. Based in Cambridge, Mass., Alkeus was founded in 2010, and since that time has been developing its lead compound, gildeuretinol acetate (ALK-001). Designated as a breakthrough therapy and granted orphan drug status by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, gildeuretinol is being evaluated in multiple clinical trials for the treatment of Stargardt disease and geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of blindness in the U.S.

We are seeking a highly motivated and collaborative physician to join our Clinical Development team as Medical Director.

Responsibilities

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→Entrepreneurship spirit with a passion to build, learn and evolve with the team
→Highly organized and detail oriented with a passion to deliver quality results
→Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience translating complex concepts for various audiences
→Demonstrated record of intellectual curiosity, innovation and creative problem solving with an entrepreneurial spirit
→Ability to lead fast-paced projects with a keen sense of urgency to get the job done well
→Evidence of "hands-on" experience and expertise
→Proven and successful track record as a team-player and collaborator in small working environments
→Highest levels of professionalism, confidence, personal values and ethical standards

Travel: Able to travel as required to support clinical trials, investigator meetings, and scientific conferences

What We Offer

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✓Base Salary Range: $250K - $300K, with the actual contingent upon several factors such as the selected candidate’s education/work experience/training, and other factors (travel requirements, etc.)

✓Discretionary Bonus: up to 20% of Base Salary, contingent upon meeting performance components

✓Equity: initial grant of incentive stock options

✓Benefits: Eligible to participate in group medical/dental/vision insurance plans; short- and long-term disability plans; life insurance; 401(K) plan; flexible time off policies and others. Eligibility and participation requirements vary by plan.