Would you like to join a leading international TechBio company dedicated to saving and improving lives? Based on a deep technological and biological understanding, Evaxion develops pioneering cancer and infectious diseases vaccines using advanced AI solutions.

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Medical Director to lead clinical development activities for our growing pipeline of investigational therapies. As a key member of the clinical development team, the Medical Director will provide strategic medical leadership and scientific expertise to drive the design, execution, and oversight of clinical trials across various stages of drug development. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping and driving our clinical programs, providing medical oversight, and contributing to the advancement of our pipeline.

Your responsibilities:

Provide medical input on clinical trial design, including endpoints, patient populations, and inclusion/exclusion criteria
Work closely with key opinion leaders (KOLs), external investigators, and clinical site staff to facilitate clinical trial execution and data dissemination
Provide medical oversight throughout the trial phases, interpreting and documenting results, and supporting regulatory submissions
Serve as the medical expert and oversee the safety of patients in clinical studies, including signal detection
Contribute to regulatory strategies, generate and review clinical and medical components of key regulatory, documents (e.g., INDs, NDAs, investigators brochure, protocols, safety reports)
Provide medical insight into new projects and strategic decisions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Clinical, Bioinformatitics, Research, Translational Medicine, Regulatory) and external stakeholders (regulatory bodies, scientific experts, advisory boards)
Direct the publication and communication strategy for clinical data, working closely with Scientific Communications team
Proactively analyze, evaluate, and interpret clinical data to support decision-making and address complex drug development challenges
Lead interactions with regulatory authorities, key opinion leaders, patient advocacy groups, and other stakeholders to advance clinical development programs
Present clinical data to internal and external stakeholders, including scientific conferences, advisory boards, and investor meetings

What will make you stand out:

Medical Doctor (MD) degree, preferably with a PhD; experience in hematology, oncology, or AML is an advantage
At least 5 years of clinical drug development experience within biotech or the pharmaceutical industry
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with proficiency in English
A high degree of independence, with decision-making responsibilities that have a significant business impact
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a patient-centric mindset and innovative approach to trial design

Personal Attributes:

You are self-driven and independent yet possess a strong team spirit, as many decisions involve multiple stakeholders
You are detail-oriented and dedicated to analyzing and communicating data effectively
You thrive in a complex, dynamic environment and can remain focused and adaptable while managing multiple tasks from various stakeholders

If you are passionate about advancing clinical development and making a tangible impact on patient outcomes, we encourage you to apply.

What we offer

At Evaxion, you will work with dedicated colleagues in an inspiring and fast-moving environment with a collaborative and innovative spirit. We have a flat project-based structure, fostering a creative and open-minded environment with a high level of individual responsibility and decision-making. Evaxion is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome diversity in all applicants. We are currently 42 employees, and the position will be based in Hørsholm, Denmark.

About Evaxion Biotech

Evaxion Biotech A/S is a pioneering TechBio company based upon its AI platform, AI-Immunology™. Evaxion’s proprietary and scalable AI prediction models harness the power of artificial intelligence to decode the human immune system and develop novel immunotherapies for cancer, bacterial diseases, and viral infections. Based upon AI-Immunology™, Evaxion has developed a clinical-stage oncology pipeline of novel personalized vaccines and a preclinical infectious disease pipeline in bacterial and viral diseases with high unmet medical needs. Evaxion is committed to transforming patients’ lives by providing innovative and targeted treatment options. For more information, please visit our website.

Contact

For further information, please contact Stine Friis Thorsen (Project Director, Clinical Development) at sto@evaxion-biotech.com or +45 20245258.

Deadline

November 8, 2024.

We will review candidates and invite them for interviews on a rolling basis, and we may close the job advert if a suitable candidate is identified; hence we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Evaxion Biotech A/S

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