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Medical Director, Clinical Development – MRD Portfolio (Solid Tumors)
About the Role
Full-time Medical Director role in clinical development for MRD portfolio in solid tumors. Monday-Friday schedule. Requires board certification in Medical Oncology. Durham, NC.
Join Labcorp as a Medical Director, Clinical Development – MRD Portfolio in Durham, North Carolina, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No call required.
- No weekends required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers no call requirements, weekends off, day shifts only. Work with Labcorp in Durham, North Carolina, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Medical Director will lead the clinical development strategy for the MRD portfolio across solid tumors, overseeing evidence generation and product validation. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to drive clinical adoption and integrate MRD testing into oncology practice.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree with board certification in Medical Oncology and at least 5 years of post-fellowship clinical experience. Additionally, they require extensive experience in oncology clinical development, clinical trial leadership, and evidence generation within the life sciences or academic sectors.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Medical Affairs — Physician Career Context
Lab holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 11 active listings.
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Director, Clinical Development – MRD Portfolio (Solid Tumors) at Lab a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Medical Affairs — ranked against 187 active Medical Affairs listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Position Insights
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