Senior Medical Director, Oncology (Medical Monitoring & Client Engagement) US Remote Based

Fortrea•Durham, NC

1d•Remote

About The Position

Fortrea is seeking a dedicated US remote-based Medical Director or Senior Medical Director with deep expertise in Oncology, including background in innovative therapies like cell and gene therapy. The incumbent will provide medical leadership and oversight across all phases of development, from early-phase innovation to late-phase global programs. This role is responsible for supporting the development activities of proposed and ongoing projects in their area of expertise, as well as providing medical monitoring for assigned clinical studies. The ideal candidate will have experience leading or supporting oncology clinical programs, serving as a study physician, providing medical monitoring oversight (e.g., safety review, protocol development, study design, endpoints, eligibility criteria), and collaborating with project teams. The role is also highly client-facing with a business development component, requiring engagement at an executive level and the ability to represent Fortrea with senior client leaders, external partners, and stakeholders.

Requirements

MD Degree, with board certification in oncology or hemato-oncology.
3+ years of substantial knowledge of drug development and extensive clinical research experience within the pharmaceutical/CRO industry (or as a clinical trial investigator) in Oncology, hematologic malignancies and/or related therapeutic areas.
Industry experience inclusive of clinical trials medical monitoring experience or other relevant clinical development/trial experience at a CRO, pharmaceutical company, regulatory agency preferred.
Current knowledge of drug development and relevant clinical research experience within the pharmaceutical/industry in oncology.
Experience supporting oncology clinical studies or programmes.
Experience engaging with Sponsors, investigators, and project teams as a medical monitor or investigator.
Strong communication skills and ability to operate effectively in a global environment.
Regular and consistent attendance.

Nice To Haves

Deep expertise in Oncology.
Background in innovative therapies, including cell and gene therapy.
Experience in early-phase innovation and late-phase global programs.
Experience in shaping clinical/medical strategy for proposals, bid defenses, and client discussions.
Experience in business development component.
Comfortable serving as the study physician.
Confidence and polish to represent Fortrea with senior client leaders, external partners, and other key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Provide medical leadership and oversight across all phases of development, including early-phase innovation and late-phase global programs.
Support the development activities of proposed and ongoing projects in their area of expertise.
Provide medical monitoring to assigned clinical studies.
Serve as the study physician, providing medical monitoring oversight (e.g., safety review, contribution to protocol development, including study design, endpoints and eligibility criteria).
Work collaboratively with other project team members.
Engage with clients and internal teams to support business development, shaping clinical/medical strategy for proposals, bid defenses, and client discussions.
Provide oversight of medical monitoring activities to ensure timelines and quality of medical deliverables and assign physician resources as required.
Serve as Global Lead, Regional or Program Project Physician across multiple indications, according to the scope of work.
Provide subject matter and drug development expertise, contributing to the medical strategy and execution of the study/program for the client.
Provide input, review and revision of protocols, case report forms, training materials, project specific tools, analysis plans design, clinical trial reports and new drug applications.
Prepare materials for and actively participate in investigator meetings and assist at site initiation visits.
Provide medical/scientific expertise to the project team.
Perform any other duties as required or assigned.