Medical Director - Biotech (Rheumatologist)

  • Location

    United States of America

  • Sector:

  • Job type:

    Temporary

  • Salary:

    Negotiable

  • Contact:

    Maisie Hockings

  • Contact email:

    m.hockings@ioassociates.com

  • Job ref:

    BBBH165085_1753879022

  • Duration:

    6 months

  • Startdate:

    September 2025

🔬 Medical Director (Rheumatology Focus)
📍 West Coast (Remote/Hybrid) | 💼 Full-Time Consultant | 💡 Contract-to-Hire Potential
Stealth Biotech | September 2025

We're supporting a funded stealth-mode biotech company on the West Coast. As they prepare for critical development milestones, they are seeking an experienced Medical Director to join their team on a full-time consulting basis, with potential to transition into a permanent leadership role.

🔍 What We're Looking For:

  • A board-certified Rheumatologist (MD or equivalent)

  • Proven experience in biotech or pharma, ideally within a small to mid-sized company setting

  • Strong background in clinical development and/or medical affairs

  • West Coast-based (or flexible to work in PST hours with occasional travel)

🧠 You Might Be a Fit If You:

  • Are excited by early-stage innovation and the agility of stealth biotech environments

  • Have experience leading or contributing to clinical strategy, ad board discussions, or evidence generation plans

  • Want a meaningful, hands-on role helping shape a program from the ground up

✨ Why Join:

  • Direct impact on a promising and exciting therapeutic platform

  • High level of strategic input and cross-functional collaboration

  • Flexibility to start in a consulting capacity, with opportunity to move into a full time leadership role!

Please contact Maisie Hockings to hear more!