Senior Medical Director, Global Clinical Development Oncology

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join EMD Serono.Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. Your RoleAs a Senior Medical Director in Global Clinical Development Oncology, you will provide strategic, clinical, and scientific leadership for development programs in medical oncology. Key Accountabilities:Lead and shape clinical development strategy across the development continuum, from Phase 1 through Phase III, including registration-enabling activities, regulatory submissions, dossier contributions, and Health Authority interactions. You will guide indication strategy, patient selection, dose optimization, and overall development pathwaysProvide senior medical leadership on study design, execution, data interpretation, and key development decisions to support the advancement of oncology programs.Serve as a senior leader within cross-functional and global teams, partnering closely with Program Leadership, Translational Medicine, Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Pharmacology, Safety, and Medical Writing. Influence strategic direction, represent Clinical Development in key forums, and help ensure high-quality and timely delivery of development objectives in an office-based global environment.Lead or represent Clinical Development in interactions with Health Authorities and internal governance bodies, as appropriateMentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing development organizationContribute to business process improvement and organizational development initiatives, as appropriate.Who You AreMinimum Requirements:MD with expertise in clinical drug developmentStrong expertise in Oncology, ideally with experience in solid tumorsMinimum 5 years of industry experience in clinical R&D within pharma/biotechExperience leading or supporting clinical studies across Phase 1 through Phase IIIExperience contributing to clinical development strategy, registration-enabling activities, and regulatory submissionsFamiliarity with clinical dossiers, regulatory documentation, and interactions with Health AuthoritiesDemonstrated ability to interpret and apply clinical, translational, and biomarker data to development decisionsExperience leading cross-functional, matrixed, and international teamsFamiliarity with ICH-GCP, FDA and/or EMA expectations, and clinical trial regulationsExcellent written and verbal communication skills in EnglishAbility to work effectively in an office-based environment and across global time zonesPreferred Requirements:Experience in hematology/hematologic oncologyExperience across early and late clinical developmentExperience with registration strategy and major regulatory submissionsExperience engaging with Health Authorities and internal governance forumsExperience with immuno-oncology, antibody-drug conjugates, targeted therapies, precision medicine, and/or biomarker-driven developmentExperience mentoring, guiding, or managing medical team membersStrong strategic thinking, project leadership, and decision-making skills.Key Competencies:Strong clinical and scientific judgment in oncologyStrategic thinking and development leadershipAbility to translate complex clinical and scientific data into development strategyEffective leadership in cross-functional and global matrix teams with a team-player mentalityClear and persuasive communicationOwnership, accountability, and execution focusComfort working in a fast-paced, global organizationLocation: Billerica, MA, USA; Onsite (Hybrid)Travel: <20%; International and DomesticPay range for this position: $251,000.00 - $409,300.00The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!