About the job
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals is on a daring mission to transform the landscape of treatments for diseases with significant unmet needs. We embrace challenges as opportunities, driving forward with urgency, rigorous scientific approaches, and a steadfast commitment to the communities we serve. As a clinical-stage organization, we are currently dedicated to addressing post-bariatric hypoglycemia (PBH), Wolfram syndrome, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Our mission is fueled by our exceptional team. We uphold core values of audacity, curiosity, authenticity, engagement, and accountability, fostering a culture of compassion. At Amylyx, we have assembled a skilled team eager to take decisive action, as the communities we serve cannot afford to wait. If you share our passion and are resolute in tackling some of medicine's most challenging problems, we invite you to explore the opportunity below and apply.
The Opportunity
Amylyx is seeking a Senior Medical Director, Clinical Development to deliver strategic and scientific leadership for one or more late-stage, pivotal programs with the possibility of expanding into additional indications and/or programs within the same molecule or across our portfolio. This role is pivotal in shaping the overall clinical development strategy and may oversee multiple programs or key components of a broader development portfolio.
Reporting directly to the Senior VP of Clinical Development, you will be tasked with leading the design, execution, and analysis of clinical studies and managing the development and implementation of Clinical Development Plans across assigned assets. Your strategic input will be crucial in study design, endpoints, and regulatory strategies, ensuring alignment with overall program and corporate objectives.
The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a matrix environment, influencing stakeholders across Research, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Operations, and Commercial to ensure that clinical and scientific considerations are fully integrated into development plans. You will proactively identify and mitigate risks, guide decision-making through data-driven insights, and uphold the highest standards of scientific rigor and data integrity.
In this capacity, you will also act as a key external representative, engaging with global medical experts, investigators, regulatory authorities, and alliance partners. You may lead or mentor a team of clinical scientists and physicians and contribute to broader organizational and portfolio-level initiatives.

