Chief Medical Officer

Company: Fortress Biotech, Inc. (“Fortress” or the “Company”) is an innovative life sciences company focused on efficiently acquiring, developing, and commercializing derisked therapeutic and drug candidates. Fortress has a commercial product portfolio, a robust development-stage pipeline, and a uniquely scalable and risk-averse business model.

Who We’re Looking For:

We are seeking a highly experienced physician-scientist with deep expertise in clinical drug development and asset evaluation. The ideal candidate has led or overseen clinical programs through multiple phases of development and has significant experience reviewing external therapeutic opportunities, performing clinical due diligence, and advising on licensing or acquisition decisions. The role requires exceptional judgment in interpreting clinical data and regulatory strategy across multiple therapeutic areas.

  • Demonstrated experience evaluating externally sourced clinical-stage therapeutic programs
  • Led or overseen Phase 1–3 clinical trials
  • Served as CMO, VP/Head of Clinical Development, or Senior Medical Director within the biotech or pharma industries
  • Participated in IND, NDA, or BLA submissions
  • Worked closely with regulators such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or EMA
  • Evaluated external drug assets for licensing, acquisition, or investment
  • Reviewed clinical data packages, trial design, and statistical outputs
  • Assessed regulatory risk, probability of success, and development strategy

Compensation:

  • Competitive compensation program that provides for very significant financial upside including meaningful equity participation for the appropriate and successful candidate

Location:

  • Hybrid if local to one of our offices or remote

Fortress Biotech, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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