Medical Director: Gastroenterology, Pulmonary, Rheumatology, Nephrology
- Pay
- $213,400 – $396,200 per year
- Location
- South San Francisco, CA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Director
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Listed
- 31 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- early-phase clinical trial design
- clinical protocol authoring
- medical monitoring
- GCP/ICH guidelines
Also useful
- IND and IB authoring
- FDA and EMA regulatory interaction
Stated benefits & perks
- Relocation
About the role
We advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love. The Early Clinical Development (ECD) OMNI group at Genentech drives innovation across a broad portfolio of immunology indications, advancing breakthrough science from First-in-Human studies through Proof-of-Concept and initial pivotal decisions.
Driven by gRED's mission to make fundamental scientific discoveries and help develop them into best-in-class therapeutics that provide unique benefits to patients, our team translates complex biology into transformative therapies.
The Opportunity: Drive Clinical Trial Design: Author clinical protocols and design early-phase (Phase I/II) studies to establish biologic and clinical proof-of-concept for novel molecular entities (NMEs). Serve as Medical Monitor: Provide medical oversight, safety monitoring, and clinical expertise across active trials while collaborating with trial sites, investigators, and CROs.
Lead Cross-Functional Strategy: Represent Clinical Science on multi-disciplinary Clinical Science Teams (CST) and Protocol Execution Teams (PET), integrating insights across biomarkers, safety, regulatory, and commercial functions. Guide Regulatory & Asset Strategy: Author clinical sections for INDs, IBs, and health authority briefing materials, supporting direct interactions with global regulatory bodies (FDA, EMA).
Engage Global Scientific Leaders: Collaborate with internal research groups, external Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), and scientific advisory boards to refine disease area strategies and inform portfolio decisions.
Pay and benefits
Clinical Expertise: M.D. with Board Certification or eligibility in Gastroenterology, Pulmonary, Rheumatology, Nephrology, or a related specialty (M.D./Ph.D. preferred). Research Track Record: 0-2 (Medical Director) 2+ years (Lead Medical Director) of clinical, translational, or basic research experience within academia or the biopharmaceutical industry, with a demonstrated focus on immunology or inflammation.
Level will be determined after interview process. Development Acumen: Thorough understanding of early clinical drug development principles (Phases I-II), trial methodology, GCP/ICH guidelines, and sophisticated clinical data interpretation. Strategic & Collaborative Mindset: Adept at synthesizing complex biomarker and safety data to shape asset strategy and influence decisions across cross-functional matrix teams.
Scientific Communicator: Highly effective communicator capable of building strong collaborative networks with academic investigators, regulatory bodies, and internal research partners. Relocation benefits are available for this posting. Onsite presence, on our South San Francisco campus, is expected for at least 3 days a week.
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of South San Francisco, California is $213,400 - $396,200 (Medical Director) and $233,500 - $433,600 (Lead Medical Director). Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Benefits #ECD Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.
From Roche's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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The Medical Director: Gastroenterology, Pulmonary, Rheumatology, Nephrology posting at Roche states compensation of $213,400 – $396,200 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Roche's official career site.
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