Distinguished Scientist, Clinical Research, Thoracic Malignancies

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct oncology clinical research for new or marketed drugs (Oncology Global Clinical Development; Thoracic Oncology).
• Manage the full clinical development cycle: strategy, study design, initiation, execution, monitoring, analysis, regulatory reporting, publication, and presentation.
• Evaluate pre-clinical/translational work to support early clinical plans and Investigational New Drug applications.
• Develop clinical development strategies incorporating science, regulatory requirements, competitive landscape, and commercial considerations.
• Plan clinical trials (design, operations, settings) and monitor/manage conduct of trials.
• Analyze and summarize clinical findings to support safety/efficacy decisions and regulatory submissions.
• Lead cross-functional clinical trial efforts and interact with key opinion leaders.
• Manage Directors/Senior Directors and supervise clinical teams.
• Maintain scientific knowledge and identify investigators; attend scientific meetings; author development documents and facilitate global collaborations.

Education

- M.D. or M.D./Ph.D.

Required experience/skills

• Industry experience in Thoracic Oncology.
• 3+ years clinical medicine; 5+ years industry drug development.
• Scientific scholarship; strong track record in clinical medicine and biomedical research.
• Strong interpersonal/team skills.

Preferred

• Board Certified or Eligible in Oncology (and/or Hematology).
• Prior clinical research experience and prior publication.

Required skills (examples)

• Clinical Development
• Clinical Judgment
• Clinical Medicine/Research
• Clinical Trial Planning/Trials
• Ethical Standards
• Oncology
• Regulatory Requirements
• Scientific Leadership

Travel: ~20% (per posting).

Benefits: Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable); comprehensive benefits incl. medical/dental/vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, sick/compassionate days.