Medical Director, Oncology (Office Based - Cambridge, MA)
About The Position
The Medical Director will support the clinical development of oncology programs, focusing on the design, execution, and oversight of clinical trials. Responsibilities include independently contributing to and executing on the clinical strategy, serving as Medical Monitor, supporting regulatory submissions, and collaborating and leading cross-functional teams. The role provides scientific and medical input to ensure the successful conduct of clinical trials and advancement of oncology assets. This role reports to the VP, Clinical Development, Oncology and is based in our Cambridge, MA office.
Requirements
- MD with board certification in Oncology, Hematology-Oncology, or a related specialty
Nice To Haves
- Clinical development experience, with a focus on late-stage trials, preferably as a Medical Monitor
- Experience in cross-functional team environments
- Understanding of oncology drug development, clinical endpoints, and regulatory pathways.
- Clinical practice experience or experience as an investigator
- Strong communication skills.
- Effective collaboration skills to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders.
- High ethical standards and commitment to scientific rigor.
Responsibilities
- Clinical Trial: Provide medical expertise to support the leading physician/scientist for the design and execution of oncology clinical trials. Collaborate with clinical operations to ensure trials are conducted in alignment with scientific objectives, patient safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Medical Monitoring: Serve as Medical Monitor for assigned clinical trials, ensuring patient safety, protocol compliance, and medical oversight. Review safety data, participate in data monitoring activities, and act as the primary medical contact for study teams and investigators.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with regulatory affairs, clinical operations, pharmacovigilance, biostatistics. medical affairs, and commercial teams to align clinical and business objectives, often across multiple time zones.
- External Representation: Represent Zai Lab in interactions with investigators, key opinion leaders, regulatory authorities, and external collaborators.
- Data Analysis & Interpretation: Analyze clinical trial data and real-world evidence to identify trends, assess efficacy and safety signals, and support data-driven decision-making. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate findings into actionable insights that inform clinical strategy, regulatory submissions, and program advancement.
- Regulatory Support: Support the preparation of regulatory documents, participate in health authority interactions, and contribute to risk management planning and mitigation strategies throughout the development lifecycle.
- Business Development Support: Support medical leadership team to to support licensing opportunities, partnerships, and due diligence activities.
- Scientific Support: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of oncology trends, the competitive landscape, and regulatory changes to inform clinical strategy and contribute to clinical development function.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
