Horizon Therapeutics Hiring for Senior Medical Director Full Time

Working at Horizon is more than a job – it’s personal. For us, success is measured by the numbers that matter most – the number of lives we touch, the number we change and those we work tirelessly to help save. We’re a team of agile, out-of-the-box thinkers who are inspired to do more because we know we’re a part of something bigger. We strive to build meaningful careers at a company whose values we share because when we live up to our potential, we help others live up to theirs.

Position Summary: The Senior Medical Director within Clinical Development will be involved with the full scope of the Ophthalmology clinical drug development activities from discovery research through first in human, POC and Phase 3 or Phase 4 studies. The role must work closely with all members of the cross-functional team, to apply full clinical knowledge to successfully advance clinical programs.

Responsibilities:

• Design clinical studies in consultation with Horizon project team members and KOLs
• Develop the primary and secondary endpoints for efficacy and safety as well as contribute to the biostatistics analytic plan that is aligned with target product profile
• Review and interpret clinical data
• Co-author and review clinical sections of regulatory documents
• Contribute to publication strategy and content of individual publications, abstracts, and presentations
• Drive clinical development components in the writing of final clinical study s
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of scientific and clinical published literature
• Interact with key opinion leaders to assure implementation of latest clinical thinking and guidelines into the clinical development plan.
• Serve as medical and technical resource for clinical issues raised by internal and external collaborators, investigators and consultants
• Provide input/review study start up documentations, e.g CRF design
• Attend and provide clinical support for investigator and steering committee meetings
• Participate in due diligence and business development activities as needed
• Operate within Compliance Guidelines at all time
• Serve as medical monitor for clinical trials as required
• Presentations to team, leadership and external KOLs

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• MD, DO or MD/PhD
• Technical skills: 7 or more years in biopharmaceutical sponsored clinical research is desirable
• Biopharmaceutical experience as a medical monitor and clinical lead across therapeutic areas is desirable.
• Good understanding of relevant areas such as biostatistics, regulatory, clinical pharmacology, pre-clinical toxicology approaches
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex datasets
• Exercises initiative in meeting goals and drives innovation in projects
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Professional, proactive demeanor.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Non-standard work schedule, Travel or environment requirements

• Occasional travel 5-15%

Horizon Core Values & Competencies:

Growth

• Manages Ambiguity
• Strategic Mindset
• Demonstrates Self-awareness
• Cultivates Innovation
• Develops Talent

Accountability

• Drives Results
• Ensures Accountability
• Decision Quality

Transparency

• Courage
• Collaboration
• Instills Trust

Horizon Therapeutics plc does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. It is our intention that all qualified applications are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. Any individual, who, because of a disability, needs accommodation or assistance in completing this application or at any time during the application process, should contact the Human Resources Department.