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Dianthus Therapeutics, Inc. · 2 months ago

Clinical Development Medical Director - North America

Dianthus Therapeutics is developing potentially best in class therapies for patients living with severe autoimmune diseases. The Clinical Development Medical Director will provide scientific and clinical leadership, support clinical trial executions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance the company's pipeline and medical strategies.

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Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert on the company’s pipeline assets, providing deep clinical and scientific insights
Support the development and execution of global medical affairs strategies, including evidence generation, scientific communications, and external engagement
Contribute to the development of medical education materials, scientific publications, and congress presentations
Collaborate with Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) to ensure scientific alignment and support field medical activities
Participate in the planning and execution of advisory boards and KOL engagement initiatives
Act as a key liaison between Medical Affairs and Clinical Development, ensuring alignment on clinical trial design, data interpretation, and lifecycle planning
Provide medical input into clinical protocols, investigator brochures, and regulatory documents as needed
Support the design and execution of investigator-initiated studies (IIS), real-world evidence (RWE) programs, and post-marketing studies
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify data gaps and develop strategies to address them
Work closely with Regulatory, Commercial, Market Access, and other internal stakeholders to ensure scientific consistency and strategic alignment
Contribute to launch readiness and lifecycle management planning

Qualification

Clinical DevelopmentMedical AffairsRare DiseasesAutoimmunologyMedical EducationScientific CommunicationClinical ProtocolsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration

Required

MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree required
Minimum 5–8 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry
At least 3 years in a medical affairs or clinical development role
Proven ability to interpret and communicate complex clinical data to diverse audiences
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative and proactive approach
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with a high degree of autonomy
Ability to travel up to 50% including to company events, potential relevant conferences and clinically relevant trial sites

Preferred

Board certification in a relevant specialty preferred
Experience in rare diseases and/or autoimmunology strongly preferred

Company

Dianthus Therapeutics, Inc.

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Dianthus Therapeutics, Inc.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$639.5M
2025-09-09Post Ipo Equity· $288M
2024-01-22Post Ipo Equity· $230M
2023-09-12IPO

Leadership Team

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Marino Garcia
President & Chief Executive Officer, Board Member
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Ryan Savitz
Chief Financial Officer
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