Medical Director, Oncology

The Medical Director will act as a key participant in building molecule and/or program strategy. They will ensure the medical and scientific integrity of oncology clinical trials.

A Typical Day Might Include the Following:

• Act as a clinical expert for both internal Company team members and external contacts related to the assigned therapeutic programs
• Provide clinical and scientific leadership including training and ongoing input, to members of the development and product core teams on issues related to the therapeutic field 
• Provide medical oversight for the company's operational staff, CROs, and clinical trial sites in areas related to the oncology programs
• Design the clinical development plan for indications relevant to assigned molecule programs and support the assessment of the development plans through the cross-functional product core team
• Design, develop, and implement clinical studies for the applicable drug candidate, from Phase I through Phase III
• Establish relationships with external experts in the scientific oncology areas, including principal investigators and opinion leaders, to facilitate scientific excellence in clinical trial research
• Establish and approve scientific methods for the design and implementation of applicable clinical protocols, data collection systems, and final reports
• Participate in the writing and review of clinical protocols, investigator brochures, clinical study reports, publications, and other documents
• Deliver timely and high-quality clinical data
• Provide medical oversight and safety monitoring for ongoing clinical trials including participation in SAE reporting and serving on the safety committee
• Participate in appropriate regulatory discussion and activities, including the filing of IND’s, CTXs, NDA/MAAs, throughout the development cycle
• Participate in clinical study report conceptualization, development and writing for global regulatory submissions

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Candidates must be excellent communicators with proven leadership skills and the ability to successfully interact in a busy cross functional environment
• Ability to establish and maintain a team "sense of urgency" around timelines

Preferred Education and Experience:

• MD required, board eligible or certified in oncology /hematology
• 2+ years’ experience in a pharmaceutical environment
• Relevant clinical research experience in academic and industry settings

The pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position is; $265,000 - $320,000 the pay ultimately offered may vary based on legitimate considerations, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education.  An annual cash bonus and equity grants may be provided as part of the overall compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other wellness benefits, dependent on the position offered. 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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