About this role
PhaseV needs a clinical leader to ensure the outputs of their causal machine learning platform maintain medical accuracy and relevance across all product modules. The incoming Medical Director will bridge the gap between technical data science teams and external pharmaceutical partners, translating complex model results into actionable medical insights. Based in the Tel Aviv office for a hybrid schedule, this person will collaborate directly with engineers, data scientists, and business development professionals to shape how clinical trials are designed and executed.
What you will do
- Provide clinical oversight and interpretation for causal machine learning models across all four product modules.
- Serve as the primary clinical expert in client-facing discussions with biopharma, biotech, and CRO partners.
- Guide internal engineering, product, and data science teams on relevant clinical concepts.
- Partner with business development to communicate the company's clinical value proposition and support proposal development.
- Contribute clinical feasibility input and help define meaningful endpoints during early-stage product ideation.
What you need
- Hold an M.D. degree.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills suitable for scientific and executive settings.
- Be fluent in English.
- Thrive within a fast-paced, interdisciplinary startup environment.
- Possess curiosity and willingness to engage with advanced biostatistics and causal machine learning without requiring prior technical coding expertise.
Nice to have
- Experience supporting business development efforts
- Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO environments
- Experience in health technology, AI in healthcare, or related fields
- Track record of thought leadership including publications, conference presentations, or industry writing
- Prior exposure to adaptive trial design, Bayesian methods, or AI/ML in clinical settings
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the work arrangement for this role?
This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 4 days per week in the Tel Aviv office. The setup reflects the company's focus on in-person collaboration across clinical, data science, and product teams.
Do I need to be a technical data scientist to apply?
Technical expertise in coding or data science is not required. However, candidates should bring curiosity and a willingness to engage with advanced biostatistics and causal machine learning.
Who will I be working with internally?
You will partner internally with data scientists, engineers, and product teams. Externally, you will engage directly with pharmaceutical, biotech, and contract research organization clients.