Medical Director

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Medical Director based in the United States.

• Lead and contribute to clinical development strategy and execution for hematology and oncology programs, ensuring studies remain aligned with scope, budget, timelines, and strategic objectives.
• Develop, author, review, and update key clinical documents, including protocols, amendments, informed consent materials, investigator brochures, clinical study reports, manuscripts, and regulatory submissions.
• Partner with clinical operations and cross-functional teams to support successful implementation and execution of clinical trials from start-up through study completion.
• Provide medical and scientific guidance throughout clinical studies, addressing questions from investigators, study sites, ethics committees, health authorities, CROs, and internal stakeholders.
• Review, analyze, interpret, and present clinical trial data, translating findings into clear recommendations for internal and external audiences.
• Support investigator and vendor selection and develop strong relationships with key opinion leaders, investigators, academic collaborators, and external experts.
• Organize and participate in advisory boards, investigator meetings, scientific presentations, and other external-facing activities.
• Conduct or contribute to therapeutic-area research, competitive assessments, clinical strategy development, and risk-benefit evaluations.
• Train internal colleagues, CRO personnel, and study-site teams on therapeutic areas, clinical protocols, and investigational programs.
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical development processes, systems, resources, and organizational capabilities.
• Support budget planning and management, track program objectives, and maintain compliant business practices in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.

• Advanced medical degree, preferably an MD or equivalent, with subspecialty training in hematology/oncology; exceptional candidates from other therapeutic areas may also be considered.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or academic clinical development environments.
• Demonstrated experience participating in clinical development programs across multiple stages of clinical trials, ideally with experience taking at least one study from initiation through completion.
• Strong understanding of global clinical study design and the drug development lifecycle, from discovery through registration and post-marketing activities.
• Solid knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and ICH guidelines and experience supporting clinical development policies and SOPs.
• Strong scientific, analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interpret and communicate complex clinical data effectively.
• Proven ability to collaborate across clinical development, operations, biometrics, pharmacovigilance, regulatory, molecular diagnostics, and translational research functions.
• Experience working effectively with global colleagues, external vendors, investigators, and academic or industry partners.
• Strategic leadership capabilities, with experience building, managing, or developing teams preferred.
• Familiarity with industry-standard clinical development technology and IT solutions.
• Strong initiative, adaptability, analytical thinking, financial awareness, and results orientation.
• Ability to foster teamwork, communicate clearly, provide actionable feedback, embrace change, and maintain a patient-focused mindset.

• Base salary range of $299,800–$369,800 per year, depending on qualifications, experience, education, certifications, and work location.
• Eligibility for an annual bonus plan for non-commercial roles.
• Opportunity for discretionary equity awards and participation in an employee stock purchase plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Wellness benefits and programs.
• Remote work opportunity within the United States.
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative oncology programs and work with multidisciplinary, global teams.