Relay Therapeutics is seeking a patient-focused Senior Medical Director to drive early clinical development in adult and pediatric rare diseases using our proprietary Dynamo™ protein-motion platform. Reporting to the SVP, Head of Clinical Development, you will lead clinical strategy from IND to proof-of-concept to approval, advancing multiple assets across rare disease therapeutic areas.

Your Role

• Lead clinical strategy and execution to rapidly establish proof-of-concept and accelerate development
• Develop regulatory-aligned clinical plans, identifying opportunities for breakthrough designation and accelerated approval
• Author and review key clinical documents (INDs, CTAs, regulatory responses) and oversee safety and pharmacovigilance.
• Integrate new scientific insights into development plans to optimize trial design and outcomes
• Build strong external collaborations with investigators, academic experts, and regulatory agencies

Your Background

• MD or MD/PhD with expertise in rare diseases (pediatric experience preferred)
• 3+ years of industry experience in early clinical development (small biotech experience a plus)
• Proven ability to design and execute innovative clinical trials and interpret complex data
• Strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and communication skills
• Passion for delivering life-changing therapies to patients