Key skills
LeadershipMentoringCommunicationPresentation Skills
About this role
Role Overview
- planning and directing clinical research activities involving new or marketed drugs for oncology indications
- manage and oversee the entire cycle of clinical development, including study design, initiation, execution, monitoring, analysis, regulatory reporting, publication, and presentation at national and international meeting.
- provide internal scientific leadership for cross-functional areas supporting clinical trials
- interact externally with key opinion leaders
- evaluating pre-clinical and translational work for the purpose of generating early clinical development plan and Investigational New Drug applications
- developing clinical development strategies for investigational or marketed agents
- planning clinical trials based on clinical development strategies
- monitoring and managing the conduct of ongoing or new clinical trials
- analyzing and summarizing the clinical findings from studies
- participation in internal and joint internal/external research project teams relevant to the development of new compounds
- managing other Executive Directors, Senior Directors, or Directors responsible for oncology clinical development programs or projects
- mentoring and career development for direct reports.
Requirements
- M.D or M.D./Ph.D.
- Board certified or board eligible in medical oncology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology or related disciplines preferred; candidates with an equivalent combination of medical training and experience will be considered.
- Minimum of 10 years of industry experience in drug development or biomedical research experience in academia or an equivalent combination of academic and industry experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of clinical medicine experience
- Demonstrated record of scientific scholarship and achievement
- Understanding of full E2E drug development process and ideally candidate would have in-depth experience in early and/or late development.
- Has demonstrated success in running multiple studies and protocols
- Knowledge and ability to originate new program ideas and recommends expansion or curtailment of clinical trials on the basis of results and/or scientific information, including business development and in-licensing opportunities.
- Good evidence of an ability to devise and implement strategic initiatives across functional groups and global pharma teams
- Demonstrated experience in the design, implementation, and analysis of clinical trials
- Strong interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to function in a team environment are essential
- High level of verbal and written communication, including presentation skills.
- Strong learning agility and growth mindset
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
- retirement benefits, including 401(k)
- paid holidays
- vacation
- compassionate and sick days