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AtaiBeckley is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company created through the strategic combination of atai Life Sciences and Beckley Psytech, forming a global leader in transformative mental health therapies.We are on a mission to transform patient outcomes by developing effective, rapid-acting mental health treatments, supported by an industry-leading pipeline of psychedelic-based therapies.Our people are at the heart of our progress: a diverse, highly skilled, and values-driven team located across Europe and the US, united by a shared commitment to reducing the global burden of mental health conditions.If you are motivated by meaningful science, real-world impact and working with experienced, mission-driven colleagues, we'd love to hear from you.As a Medical Director at AtaiBeckley, you will contribute to the advancement of the company's neuroscience clinical development programs by supporting the design and execution of Phase 1-3 clinical trials. The role provides clinical and scientific leadership within cross-functional study teams, ensuring high-quality data generation, patient safety, and timely, evidence-based program decisions while maintaining operational excellence.Key Accountabilities:Clinical Strategy & Trial Design Contribute to clinical development plans (CDPs) and protocol design, including endpoints, statistical assumptions, and Go/No-Go criteria aligned to value and differentiationIncorporate translational elements (e.g., biomarkers, PK/PD, digital endpoints) into studies to enhance signal detection and decision speedMedical Monitoring & Study Oversight Serve as medical monitor for assigned studies or other studies as neededReview AEs/SAEs, safety labs, eligibility decisions, protocol deviations, and patient profiles to ensure protocol adherence and data qualityRespond to site questions and ensure adherence to protocol and safety requirementsCross-Functional Collaboration and Study ExecutionServe as the clinical representative on study teamsProvide clinical input to clinical operations, biostatistics, safety, regulatory, and commercial colleaguesPartner with CROs and external partners to ensure study progress and issue resolutionUphold high standards for clinical and scientific rigorData Interpretation, Reporting & Scientific Communication Participate in data review, analysis and interpretation of study resultsPreparation of clinical study reports, abstracts posters, manuscripts, and scientific presentationsEngage with investigators and scientific leaders (KOLs) to inform external communicationRegulatory Support & Submissions Contribute to clinical components of INDs, IBs, health authority briefing packages and responses Participate in preparation for regulatory meetings in collaboration with senior leadershipEnsure consistency of clinical narrative across IBs, protocols, CSRs, and briefing documentsEducation, Experience and Skills necessary for the role: Education: Advanced medical degree (MD or MD/PhD) with relevant clinical training in Neuroscience (psychiatry and/or neurology) preferred; equivalent advanced degrees and expertise in other specialties considered based on experienceExperience: Prior experience in Phase 1-3 clinical trials in neuroscience (psychiatry and/or neurology) Demonstrable record of participation in clinical trial methodology, endpoint selection, protocol development, study conduct, data quality, statistical interpretation, and CSR/report authorshipTrack record of scientific communications (publications, congress presentations)Track record of effective cross-functional collaboration and external engagement with KOLs/investigatorsFamiliarity with translational/biomarker strategies and decision-focused early developmentExposure to health authority interactions (direct leadership not required)Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to concisely integrate scientific and clinical considerations into a framework for sound decision makingAbility to navigate a multidisciplinary matrix environment in drug development, including operations, biostatistics, safety, regulatory, and commercialStrong negotiation and conflict-resolution skills; able to drive aligned, timely decisions