Clinical Development Physician, Late Phase Oncology
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Astellas Pharma as a Clinical Development Physician, Late Phase Oncology in United States. Do you want to be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients? Every day, we are driven to develop and deliver innovative and effective new medicines to patients and physicians.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborates closely with safety officer in writing and/or reviewing Safety Narratives, Investigator Letters, and other safety documentation for site
- reported safety events.
- Coordinates with Safety Officer on program for appropriate benefit
- risk assessments, planning FIH study dose selection and escalation path for early
Requirements
- MD or MD/PhD with oncology fellowship complete. Board certified with patient treatment experience beyond fellowship preferred.
- Must have 5 years of pharmaceutical industry or academia experience specifically in clinical trial design and execution in a bio
- pharmaceutical development organization or a balance of experience at an academic institution and a pharmaceutical company.
- Proven record of designing clinical trials that can produce high quality data in a timely manner for decision making.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $308,000 to $308,000 annually.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers competitive compensation. Work with Astellas Pharma in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Development Physician, Late Phase Oncology at Astellas Pharma a 8.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 3% of all Oncology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.
Oncology — Physician Career Context
This Oncology position at Astellas Pharma is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Nationally, Oncology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $380k, with the typical range spanning $290k to $520k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($308k–$308k)
- Exceptional work-life balance score (8.9/10)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Trial Design, Late Phase Program Oversight, Immuno-Oncology, Medical Monitoring, Safety Monitoring, Regulatory Document Generation, Benefit-Risk Assessment, Clinical Development Strategy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Oncology role.
Core responsibilities: This role is responsible for overseeing the design and delivery of late-phase oncology trials or multiple early-phase programs, acting as a clinical team leader accountable for defining the strategy and execution of assigned trials. Essential duties include serving as Medical Monitor, ensuring patie...
Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401(k) Match, Annual Company Contribution, Company Paid Life Insurance, Annual Corporate Bonus. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Oncology physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
2mo ago
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