Pays $272k-$302k$10k below the Medical Affairs market median of ~$312k (22 jobs)

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Prime Medicine
Cambridge, Massachusetts

Medical Director, Clinical Development

Medical AffairsFull-Time
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About the Role

Clinical development medical director. Gene therapy. $272K-$302K. Cambridge, MA.

Join Prime Medicine as a Medical Director, Clinical Development – Gene Therapy in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $272K - $302K
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) match
  • Equity programs
  • Generous paid time off
  • Wellness days
  • Company-wide recharge breaks

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Prime Medicine as a Medical Director, Clinical Development – Gene Therapy.

Key Responsibilities

The Medical Director will lead clinical development programs from pre-clinical stages through human proof-of-concept by designing and executing clinical trial protocols. They will also serve as a medical monitor, interface with regulatory bodies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance gene editing therapies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an M.D. or M.D.-PhD degree with at least 3 years of industry or academic experience in clinical trials or relevant research. A strong background in gene therapy, genetics, and immunology is required, with a preference for specialization in Pulmonology or Hepatology.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical developmentGene therapyClinical trialsMedical monitoringRegulatory affairsTranslational biomarkersGeneticsImmunologyPulmonologyHepatologyGood Clinical PracticeStatistical methodologiesScientific writingPublic speakingCross-functional leadership

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 ~$287k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $271k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Prime Medicine

Biotechnology Research
Cambridge, Massachusetts
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
401(k) match
Equity programs
Generous paid time off
Wellness days