Pays $215k-$335k — Medical Affairs market median is ~$312k (44 jobs)
Pioneering Medicines: Medical Director / Senior Medical Director, Clinical Development Lead
About the Role
Hybrid Medical Director role at Flagship Pioneering in Cambridge, MA. Lead early clinical development plans. $215K-$335K salary. Healthcare and retirement benefits.
Join Flagship Pioneering, Inc. as a Medical Director, Clinical Development – Hybrid in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $215K - $335K
- Healthcare coverage
- Annual incentive program
- Retirement benefits
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
This position offers hybrid flexibility, competitive compensation. Work with Flagship Pioneering, Inc. in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Key Responsibilities
The Clinical Development Lead drives the transition of programs from research into early clinical development by crafting clinical strategies and development plans. They collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate research, translational, and regulatory priorities to achieve human proof-of-concept.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or MD/PhD with at least 3 years of post-residency experience in industry or academic clinical research. Strong expertise in early clinical development, translational medicine, and relevant therapeutic areas is required.
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 Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$275k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $260k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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