Description

Cubist Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: CBST) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the research, development and commercialization of pharmaceutical products that address unmet medical needs in the acute care environment. Founded in 1992, Cubist is headquartered in Lexington, MA.

Position Summary:

The Medical Directors primary responsibilities will be to provide scientific and medical input to strategic objectives for the ecallantide program. These will include development of the Pediatric Investigation Plan for the European Medicines Evaluation Agency (EMEA), preparation for end of Phase 2 meetings with FDA and EMEA, analysis of STS database and (subject to agreement from Health Canada) analysis of the BART database. In addition the Medical Director will begin drafting the Phase 3 protocols and will take a lead role in reviewing the study reports for CONSERV-1 and CONSERV-2. When time permits the Medical Director may assist the Senior Medical Director in reviewing safety data and coding etc. from the CONSERV-1 and CONSERV-2 trials. May also assume a role in assessment of BD opportunities when appropriate.

Requirements

Must have detailed experience in clinical research, either in an academic or clinical environment or within the pharmaceutical industry. Ideally candidate will have 2-3 years industry experience. Candidates from an academic background will be required to show an understanding of the industry environment and perspective. Candidates also must demonstrate a track record of strategic thinking, proven scientific writing, strong inter-personal, and exceptional communication skills.

Education:

- MD

Required Experience:

- Minimum of 2-3 years experience in clinical research.

Work Environment:

- Work will generally be conducted in the Lexington offices of Cubist Pharmaceuticals. Occasional travel within the United States, and rarely overseas, will be required.

Physical Demands:

- Normal office conditions, in addition to travel, as described above.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily within the context of the representative work environment and physical demands described above. Likewise, qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the positions essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Total Rewards:

Our outstanding total rewards package includes: competitive base salary; annual incentive plan with payouts based on results; company-wide performance based equity program; choice of medical plan; dental, life and disability insurance; employee assistance program; flexible spending accounts; 100% vesting in our 401K plan with a competitive company match; employee stock purchase plan; tuition reimbursement; 12 paid holidays, 4 of which are floating; 3 weeks vacation; flexible work schedules; comprehensive reward and recognition program.

Note to Recruiters:

Relationships with professional recruiters are essential to the recruitment and staffing efforts at Cubist and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We are also interested in establishing new relationships with experienced life science recruiters. In order to recruit on Cubists behalf, each recruiting firm needs to have a written contract in place and agree to present candidates directly to Human Resources.