Medical Director, Global Clinical Development Oncology
Listed compensation
$201k-$301k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- Work Location: Billerica, Massachusetts
- Shift: No
- Department: HC-RD-OB Clinical Development Oncology 2
- Recruiter: Shelby Elizabeth Briggs
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Your Role
As a Medical Director in Global Clinical Development Oncology, you will provide clinical and scientific leadership for development programs in oncology, ideally with experience in targeted therapies, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), and/or immuno-oncology. Next to experience with drug development for solid tumors, experience with hematology/hematologic oncology is viewed favorably.
In this role, you will independently drive day-to-day clinical development activities while contributing to high-quality execution of the overall clinical strategy in a global matrix environment.
Key Accountabilities
Lead assigned clinical studies and contribute to broader program strategy across the development continuum, from Phase 1 through Phase III, including support for registration-enabling activities, regulatory submissions, and Health Authority interactions.
Integrate clinical, translational, biomarker, and emerging data to support indication strategy, patient selection, dose strategy, and key development decisions.
Operate as a core member of cross-functional teams and the Global Project Team, partnering closely with Program Leadership and Management, Translational Medicine, Biostatistics, Clinical Pharmacology, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Operations, Safety, and Medical Writing.
- Support study design, dose strategy, patient selection, and indication prioritization
- Integrate clinical, translational, and biomarker data into development decisions
- Provide medical monitoring and clinical oversight for assigned studies
- Review and interpret safety and efficacy data to support study decisions
- Author and contribute to key clinical and regulatory documents, including protocols, investigator brochures, clinical study reports, briefing books, submission documents, and dossiers
- Contribute to registration-enabling activities and regulatory submissions
- Support interactions with Health Authorities and internal governance bodies
- Drive execution of deliverables across global teams and timelines
- Contribute to a high-performing, collaborative matrix environment.
Who You Are
Minimum Qualifications
- MD with expertise in clinical drug development
- Required expertise in Oncology
- Minimum 3 years of industry experience in clinical R&D within pharma/biotech
- Experience supporting or leading clinical studies across Phase 1 through Phase III
- Experience contributing to clinical development strategy, regulatory submissions, and registration-enabling activities
- Familiarity with clinical dossiers, regulatory documentation, and Health Authority interactions
- Demonstrated ability to integrate translational and biomarker data into clinical development decisions
- Experience working in cross-functional, matrixed, and international teams
- Familiarity with ICH-GCP, FDA and/or EMA expectations, and clinical trial regulations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate across time zones in an office-based environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in targeted therapies, ADCs, immuno-oncology, and/or hematology/hematologic oncology
- Experience across early and late clinical development
- Experience contributing to study designs that support potential registration pathways
- Experience with precision medicine, and/or biomarker-driven development
- Strong project leadership skills with a track record of driving timelines and decision points
- Board certification in Medical Oncology/Hematology or relevant subspecialty.
- Key Competencies
- Strong clinical judgment in oncology
Scientific and Analytical Rigor
- Ability to translate complex clinical, translational, and biomarker findings into development strategy
- Effective cross-functional collaboration; team player mentality
- Clear and concise communication
- Ownership, accountability, and execution focus
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, global matrix organization
- Location: Billerica, MA, USA; Onsite (Hybrid)
- Travel: <20%; International and Domestic
- Pay range for this position: $200,800.00 - $301,300.00
The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors.
Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.
The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.
Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately.
The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.
Key Responsibilities
The Medical Director will provide clinical and scientific leadership for oncology development programs, driving day-to-day activities from Phase 1 through Phase III. They will integrate clinical, translational, and biomarker data to support study design, regulatory submissions, and overall clinical strategy.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD with at least 3 years of industry experience in clinical R&D within the pharma/biotech sector. Expertise in oncology and familiarity with clinical trial regulations and regulatory documentation are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Medical Affairs — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$251k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $237k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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