Medical Director, T1D (Type 1 Diabetes) 315 - R&D Program Management (Reg/Med Aff) Skokie, IL

Medical Director, T1D (Type 1 Diabetes)

About COUR

COUR is a clinical stage biotech company with a mission to restore health in autoimmune patients by developing first-in-class, disease-modifying, targeted therapies to safely regulate and calm the immune system. Our portfolio consists of three mid-to-late-stage proprietary programs: PBC, myasthenia gravis (MG), and type 1 diabetes (T1D), and our platform positions us to broaden our impact in antigen-specific autoimmune conditions.

About The Role

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Medical Director to lead our clinical development and medical affairs initiatives as we advance our disease-modifying, Type1 Diabetes therapy toward regulatory approval and commercial success.

What you'll do

The Medical Director, Diabetes will play a pivotal role in overseeing the clinical development programs and driving medical affairs for T1D and eventually, other autoimmune pipeline assets. This position requires a strategic and hands-on leader with extensive experience in clinical trials, regulatory strategy, and medical communications. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams, including research, regulatory, and clinical operations, to ensure that our clinical programs meet scientific, regulatory, and patient needs.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Development

• Lead the design, implementation, and execution of clinical development strategies for Type 1 Diabetes and other pipeline assets.
• Provide medical oversight for clinical trials, ensuring that studies are scientifically sound, ethically conducted, and compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Operations team to develop study protocols, ensure effective trial management, and monitor safety and efficacy data.
• Drive the interpretation of clinical data and ensure robust communication of trial results.
• Support regulatory filings (IND, NDA, BLA, etc.), including the preparation of clinical documents (e.g., clinical study reports, regulatory submissions) and responses to regulatory agency queries.
• Partner with clinical teams to identify and address potential challenges in clinical development and implement appropriate solutions.
  
  

Medical Affairs

• Serve as a medical expert to internal and external stakeholders, including investigators, clinical sites, regulatory bodies, and key opinion leaders (KOLs).
• Develop and implement strategies for post-marketing surveillance, including safety monitoring and risk management.
• Provide scientific and clinical input to commercialization strategies, including label claims and market access.
• Support the development of medical education materials, scientific publications, and presentations for medical and commercial stakeholders.
• Lead the preparation and delivery of scientific presentations to internal and external audiences, including medical and clinical advisory boards, congresses, and regulatory bodies.
• Contribute to the development of medical strategies for the launch and lifecycle management of therapeutic products.
  
  

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborate with the R&D, regulatory, clinical operations and COUR executives to develop & implement clinical development and medical affairs strategies that align with company & program objectives.
• Advise senior leadership on clinical development strategy, therapeutic area trends, and emerging regulatory and scientific developments.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to clinical program teams, ensuring high standards of scientific rigor and operational excellence.
• Contribute to the establishment and refinement of clinical development processes, best practices, and departmental objectives.
  
  

Qualifications

• MD degree; board certification in immunology and/or endocrinology is a plus.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in clinical development and/or medical affairs in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, with a strong track record in drug development, clinical trial design, and regulatory submission.
• Experience in Phase II - Phase III clinical trials; drug approval/ launch is a plus.
• Clinical development leadership experience, specifically in autoimmune and/or diabetes, is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and agency interactions, including IND submissions, clinical trial applications, and meetings with the FDA/EMA.
• Experience in managing relationships with key opinion leaders, clinical investigators, and medical advisory boards.
• Leadership skills & competencies:
• Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to drive initiatives and collaborate effectively across departments.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex scientific data to diverse audiences, including non-medical stakeholders.
• Ability to think strategically while being hands-on with operational aspects of clinical development and medical affairs.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
  

315 - R&D Program Management (Reg/Med Aff)

Skokie, IL