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Overview: In this role you will provide medical leadership across oncology development programs, shaping study strategy and evidence generation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive trial delivery and regulatory alignment, while engaging external experts to support asset progression. The position focuses on building clinical evidence for oncology therapies through development and lifecycle management in a global setting. You’ll influence key decisions, maintain safety monitoring, and represent medical oversight in publications and scientific communication.
Responsibilities: Develop and execute Phase 1-3 interventional trials with multidisciplinary teams Create and oversee high-quality protocols aligned with development plans for efficacy and safety assessment Interpret trial results and align with regulatory strategies for approvals and lifecycle management Provide medical oversight for trials, including real-time monitoring and safety assessments Conduct medical reviews of trial data and oversee blinded reviews for IDMCs Monitor safety data with pharmacovigilance teams for active studies Contribute to clinical study reports, regulatory documents, and replies to health authority queries Collaborate with Principal Investigators on publications, abstracts, posters, and manuscripts Build strategic partnerships with internal and external thought leaders to support development goals Represent Clinical Development in disease area strategy and integrated evidence teams Participate in cross-functional Oncology Clinical Development initiatives
Key requirements: Medical qualification (MD, MBBS, or equivalent) with significant oncology or related therapeutic experience Comprehensive knowledge of pharmaceutical research environment, including regulatory standards for human studies Experience planning, managing, or scientifically overseeing interventional clinical research programs Ability to assess, interpret, and communicate complex clinical findings to diverse stakeholders Familiarity with regulatory pathways from development to commercial availability Strong interpersonal and influencing skills; experience engaging clinicians, researchers, and collaborators Proven success working across multidisciplinary, global teams Understanding of current healthcare challenges, evolving treatments, and unmet patient needs in oncology or related areas Eligibility to practise medicine or prior medical registration (advantageous) Contributions to scientific literature or academic engagement (beneficial) Interpersonal influence Cross-functional collaboration Strategic thinking Clinical trial design and execution (Phase 1-3) Medical oversight of interventional trials Data interpretation and IDMC oversight

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Manager

Location

Durham, NC

Occupation

Physicians, All Other

Industry

Research and Development in Biotechnology

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