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# Senior/Executive Medical Director, Clinical Development (New Indications) at Alumis

- **Company:** Alumis
- **Location:** South San Francisco, CA
- **Posted:** 2026-04-10
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-15
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/alumis/jobs/5176519008

## Job description

Alumis Inc. is a precision medicines company with the mission to transform the lives of patients with autoimmune diseases. Even with treatment innovations of the last two decades, many patients with immunologic conditions continue to suffer - our goal is to fundamentally change the outcomes for these patients.

Alumis is seeking an experienced Executive Medical Director or Senior Medical Director to lead clinical development strategy and execution for Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies in neurology and additional new indications. A centerpiece of this role is A-005, Alumis’s CNS-penetrant TYK2 inhibitor with potential in neuroinflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases — a first-mover opportunity to bring a differentiated mechanism to patients with devastating neurological conditions. This high-impact role will shape Alumis’s expanding clinical portfolio from the ground up, from indication selection and study design through proof-of-concept readout, and will serve as a key scientific leader and external face of the program with investigators, regulatory authorities, and the broader medical community.

## Key Responsibilities

Clinical Development Strategy & Leadership

- Lead the design, planning, and execution of Phase 1 and Phase 2 clinical studies for A-005 in neurology (e.g., neurodegenerative diseases, movement disorders) and for additional pipeline molecules in inflammatory and immunologic indications
- Develop and refine clinical development plans, including study synopses, protocols, and integrated development strategies for new indications
- Provide clinical and scientific leadership to cross-functional study teams, ensuring alignment on program goals, timelines, and deliverables
- Collaborate with Translational Medicine and Research teams to evaluate and prioritize new indication opportunities based on scientific rationale, competitive landscape, and unmet medical need

Study Execution & Oversight

- Serve as the Medical Monitor for assigned Phase 1 and 2 studies, ensuring patient safety and scientific integrity
- Oversee medical aspects of study conduct, including safety surveillance, protocol amendments, and data review
- Partner with Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, and Regulatory Affairs to ensure efficient study execution and high-quality data generation
- Lead interactions with Data Safety Monitoring Boards (DSMBs) and provide medical input for safety analyses

Regulatory & External Engagement

- Contribute to regulatory strategy and serve as a clinical representative in interactions with FDA and international regulatory authorities (EMA, PMDA, etc.)
- Prepare and review clinical sections of regulatory submissions, including IND amendments, briefing documents, and meeting packages
- Represent Alumis at scientific conferences, advisory boards, and with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to advance clinical programs and gather external insights
- Build and maintain relationships with investigators, academic collaborators, and the broader medical community

Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Work closely with Translational Sciences, Biomarker, and Pharmacology teams to integrate biomarker strategies into clinical study designs
- Collaborate with Commercial and Medical Affairs teams on disease landscape assessments and indication prioritization
- Provide clinical expertise to support business development activities, including evaluation of potential partnerships or in-licensing opportunities

## Team Development

- Mentor and develop junior medical staff, fostering a culture of scientific excellence and collaboration
- Contribute to building Alumis's clinical development capabilities as the organization grows

Required Qualifications

- MD required; neurology experience required; board certification or fellowship training in Neurology highly desired; additional experience in inflammatory disease areas (e.g., rheumatology, dermatology) a plus
- 10+ years of pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry experience in clinical development, with a significant focus on neurology; experience in immunology or autoimmune diseases a plus
- Demonstrated experience leading Phase 1 and Phase 2 clinical studies from design through data readout
- Track record of successful regulatory interactions (FDA, EMA) and experience preparing IND/CTA submissions
- Deep understanding of early clinical development, including dose-finding strategies, biomarker integration, and adaptive trial designs
- Strong scientific acumen with the ability to critically evaluate preclinical and clinical data to inform development strategy
- Experience with JAK/TYK2 inhibitors or related immunomodulatory mechanisms, preferred
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment
- Strategic mindset with demonstrated ability to balance scientific rigor with business objectives

## Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with indication expansion or lifecycle management for neurology or immunology assets
- Prior experience at a small or mid-sized biotechnology company; comfort operating in a fast-paced, resource-conscious environment
- Established relationships with KOLs in neurology; relationships in rheumatology, dermatology, or other inflammatory disease areas also valued
- Experience across multiple therapeutic indications, including neurological diseases (e.g., neurodegenerative diseases, movement disorders) and/or inflammatory conditions such as psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, lupus, or atopic dermatitis
- Familiarity with regulatory pathways for expedited development (Breakthrough Therapy, Fast Track)

## What We Offer

- Opportunity to shape the clinical development strategy for a best-in-class TYK2 inhibitor portfolio
- High-visibility leadership role with direct interaction with executive leadership and the CMO
- Collaborative, science-driven culture focused on transforming patient outcomes
- Competitive compensation package including base salary, annual bonus, and equity participation
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and generous PTO

Travel Requirements

Travel required (approximately 20-30%) to support investigator meetings, scientific conferences, regulatory interactions, and site visits.

This position is located in South San Francisco, CA and employees are expected to be onsite Tuesday-Thursday. Remote candidates will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

The salary range for this position is $300,000 USD to $400,000 USD annually. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the Company’s compensation practices.

Alumis compensation packages include generous stock option grants for all employees as well as an annual bonus program.

Other benefits include:

- Health insurance premiums paid at 90% for employee, 80% for dependents
- Free access to Genentech Bus & Ferry Share program
- $100 monthly cell phone stipend
- Unlimited PTO for Exempt employees
- Free onsite gym and a kitchen stocked with yummy snacks and drinks!

We are a hard-working, collaborative team on a mission to transform patient’s lives-- and we aspire to elevate, challenge and nurture one another along the way.

Alumis Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

## About Alumis

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Alumis is a public biotechnology company pioneering precision-targeted therapies for immune-mediated diseases, with a late-stage pipeline and proprietary data analytics platform.
- **Entity Type**: Public (ticker symbol not confirmed in available sources; reports quarterly financials as a public company)
- **Headquarters**: South San Francisco, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2021
- **Founders**: Incubated by Foresite Labs; leadership includes Martin Babler (President, CEO and Chairman of the Board)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Biotechnology – immune-mediated disease therapeutics.
- **Target customers**: Patients with immune-mediated diseases (e.g., psoriasis, lupus), physicians, and healthcare systems (B2B/B2C).
- **Mission statement**: Transform treatment for immune-mediated diseases, empower people to reimagine their lives.

## Products & Services
- **Envudeucitinib (oral TYK2 inhibitor)**: Late-stage candidate for plaque psoriasis; Phase 3 trials demonstrated early and robust improvements in skin clearance, quality of life, and psoriasis symptoms. Designed as a next-generation oral therapy.
- **Proprietary Data Analytics Platform**: Internal platform that integrates scientific insights to select the right target, molecule, indication, patient, and endpoint.
- **Pipeline of targeted therapies**: Additional programs for other immune-mediated diseases (specific indications not publicly detailed), all aiming to replace broad immunosuppression with precise treatments.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed in available sources.
- **Key Metric**: Total funding (private) not publicly available; as a public company, annual revenue is not yet disclosed (likely pre-revenue or early commercial stage).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Incubated by Foresite Labs; board includes members from Foresite Capital, Arvinas, and other biotech leadership.
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Active late-stage Phase 3 trials with positive results for plaque psoriasis (March 2026).
  - Employee headcount of 246 (as of mid-2026), growing ~1.3% monthly.
  - 13 active job postings, up 30% in the month prior.
  - Listed job openings span Clinical Development, Commercial, Research & Technical Operations, and G&A.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Precision approach**: Proprietary data analytics platform enables smarter target selection and clinical trial design, reducing failure risk.
- **Late-stage portfolio**: Envudeucitinib already in Phase 3, targeting a large market (plaque psoriasis) with potential to become a leading oral therapy.
- **Experienced leadership**: Deep biotech expertise from CEO Martin Babler and a seasoned leadership team.
- **Focus on patient outcomes**: Differentiates from broad immunosuppressants by aiming for efficacy without life-limiting side effects.

## Strategic Focus
- Advance Envudeucitinib through regulatory approval and launch for plaque psoriasis.
- Expand pipeline into additional immune-mediated indications (rheumatology, lupus, etc.).
- Leverage data analytics to optimize clinical development and commercialization.
- Build commercial infrastructure (hiring VP of Medical Affairs, Director of Market Access, etc.).

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Emphasizes openness, collaboration, and respect; employee-led Culture Team drives engagement, growth, and inclusion.
- **Values**: Challenge conventional wisdom, nurture teammates, elevate each other.
- **Benefits**: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, unlimited time off, pet insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, commuter benefits (including company-paid access to Genentech Bus and Ferry lines).
- **Work Environment**: Mostly based in South San Francisco; some roles offer remote flexibility (indicated as "United States" in job listings). Hybrid likely for local roles.
- **Growth**: High-performance, mission-driven environment with expanding headcount and pipeline; opportunity to impact transformative therapies.
- **Job Openings**: Currently hiring for senior scientific, clinical, commercial, and operational roles (Associate Director Biostatistics, Vice President Medical Affairs, Director Market Access, etc.).

## Sources
1. [alumis.com – Company Website](https://www.alumis.com/)
2. [alumis.com – Careers Page](https://www.alumis.com/careers/)
3. [alumis.com – About / Leadership](https://www.alumis.com/about/)
4. [alumis.com – Job Opportunities](https://www.alumis.com/careers/job-opportunities/)
5. [LinkedIn – Alumis Company Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/alumis-com)

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