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Zai Lab (US)
Cambridge, Massachusetts

Senior Medical Director, Oncology Clinical Development

Medical AffairsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$292k-$409k

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Full-Time · on_site
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Job description

Join Zai Lab (US) LLC as a Senior Medical Director, Oncology Clinical Development in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $292K - $409K
  • Sign-on bonus
  • Restricted stock units
  • Discretionary awards
  • Medical, financial, and other benefits
  • 401(k) eligibility
  • Paid time off (vacation, sick time, parental leave)

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • On-site position.

This position offers competitive compensation. Work with Zai Lab (US) LLC in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Medical Director will lead late-stage oncology clinical development programs, including pivotal Phase III trials and registration studies. Responsibilities include serving as Medical Monitor, providing strategic clinical leadership, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful regulatory submissions.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD with board certification in Oncology or Hematology-Oncology and possess at least five years of clinical development experience. A proven track record in pivotal trials and regulatory submissions is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medical monitoringClinical strategyCross-functional leadershipData analysisLifecycle managementScientific oversightStrategic thinkingCommunication skillsStakeholder engagementRegulatory pathways

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 ~$351k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $331k 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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About Zai Lab (US)

Biotechnology Research
Zhangjiang Hi-tech Park, Pudong, Shanghai
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus
Restricted stock units
Discretionary awards
Medical, financial, and other benefits
401(k) eligibility
Paid time off (vacation, sick time, parental leave)