We are seeking a physician to serve as a Medical Director to oversee global Phase 3 clinical trials and BLA (Biologic Licensing Application) filings.
The incumbent will be primarily responsible for developing and executing an integrated clinical trial programs including protocol design and medical oversight of new or ongoing studies.
He/she will be responsible for obtaining scientific advisory input, work with biostatisticians for Phase 3 design and analyses, support regulatory interactions for product advancement, and work closely with clinical operations to provide advice and decision making regarding medical input to achieve operational excellence.
The candidate must have demonstrated effective collaborative skills to work across various phases of clinical development and serve as a key medical expert for multiple cross functional teams.
Investigator engagement including travel to support face to face interaction and protocol training is a vital component of this role.

Board certified or eligible MD with hematology/oncology product development and experience across stages of clinical development
7+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical, biologics, or biotech R&D environment, or in a research environment involving the collection and analysis of human data in the area of hematology/oncology
Working knowledge of clinical development pathways for hematology/oncology therapeutics in the US and EMA
Self-starter who will move forward with key initiatives without being prompted, able to perform a myriad of tasks needed to support the clinical development program, possesses a highly entrepreneurial and growth mindset, works collaboratively with cross-functional teams, loves a good mission.

Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor. The total compensation package for this position may also include bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable variable compensation.
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