Title: (Senior) Medical Director / Director/VP of Clinical Development

Salary: Between $280k - $360k

Location: Boston / Hybrid working

About the Position:

My client is looking for a (Senior) Medical Director, Oncology to lead and oversee the medical strategy for their oncology therapeutic area. You will play a crucial role in developing and implementing clinical programs and providing medical expertise to support the overall therapeutic area strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Medical Strategy: Develop and execute the oncology medical strategy, aligning with company goals. Identify key medical insights and opportunities for clinical development.
• Clinical Development: Lead the planning, design, and execution of clinical trials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams for successful clinical program implementation.
• Medical Expertise: Stay current with oncology advancements and provide medical insights to internal and external stakeholders, including preclinical teams, regulatory affairs, clinical operations, and business development.
• KOL: Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders in oncology. Engage in scientific exchange and collaborate on research initiatives.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and lead a team of medical professionals.

Qualifications:

• MD degree required; specialization in oncology is a plus.
• Proven experience in oncology clinical development within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial design, execution, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, able to convey complex scientific information effectively.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

It's not essential but it would be great if you have..

• Experience in both big pharma (e.g., AZ, BMS, Roche) and biotechnology companies.
• Focus on solid tumor oncology.
• Experience with early-phase (Phase I) and First-in-Human studies.
• Expertise in study design and Clinical Development Plan (CDP) development.

Interview Process:

3-4 rounds of interviews:

1. HR conversation
2. CMO interview
3. Peers panel interview
4. CEO interview

If you would like to find out more, please apply and send your resume to joe.ezzard@jacksonhogg.com to fast track your application.