Pays $300k-$330k — Medical Affairs market median is ~$302k (31 jobs)
Medical Director, Early Phase Clinical Development
About the Role
Medical Director for Early Phase Clinical Development at Latigo Bio in San Francisco, CA. Salary $300,000-$330,000. Industry experience required.
Join Latigo Bio as a Medical Director, Early Phase Clinical Development in San Francisco, California.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $300K - $330K
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Latigo Bio as a Medical Director, Early Phase Clinical Development.
Key Responsibilities
The Medical Director will provide medical leadership and oversight for Phase 1 and clinical pharmacology studies, including study design and safety monitoring. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to interpret clinical data and contribute to regulatory submissions.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or equivalent medical degree and possess at least 5 years of industry experience in clinical development. Strong expertise in clinical pharmacology and experience serving as a Medical Monitor for early-phase studies are strongly preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Medical Affairs — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$315k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $285k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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