Medical Oncologist | Remote

Crossing Hurdles; Canada; On-site; CAD 220,000 - 276,000; Part time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles is seeking a clinician specialized in oncology and hematology for a remote contract role. The position offers $160–$200/hour and requires 10-40 hours per week, with work-from-home flexibility across Canada.

Responsibilities include authoring and reviewing evaluations, applying CTCAE grading, and ensuring clinically meaningful conclusions. Candidates must be board-certified and have trial monitoring experience, with strong written communication for non-clinical audiences.

Qualifications

• Board-certified specialist in medical oncology and/or hematology.
• Direct involvement in clinical trials as investigator or medical monitor.
• Experience with trial protocols and safety narratives.
• Proficient in CTCAE grading and response criteria.
• Strong written communication for non-clinical audiences.
• Prior roles as medical director on oncology/hematology programs.

Responsibilities

• Author and review evaluation tasks with clinical judgment in oncology/hematology.
• Assess efficacy and safety conclusions for clinical significance.
• Apply judgment to dose escalation, toxicity, and adverse events.
• Evaluate benefit-risk and management strategies.
• Identify clinically implausible content and flag for review.
• Provide structured rationales for non-clinical audiences.

Skills

Clinical trial monitoring experience

Strong written communication

Clinical judgment

Risk-benefit analysis

Medical monitoring leadership

Education

Board certification in medical oncology and/or hematology

Job description

Position

Clinician (Oncology / Hematology)

Type

Contract

Compensation

$160 - $200/hour

Location

Remote

Commitment

10-40 hrs/week

Role Responsibilities

• Author and review evaluation tasks requiring nuanced clinical judgment in oncology and hematology.
• Assess clinical defensibility of efficacy and safety conclusions, ensuring true clinical significance.
• Apply advanced judgment to dose escalation, toxicity, and adverse event grading.
• Evaluate benefit-risk reasoning and scrutinize management strategies.
• Identify and flag clinically implausible content, distinguishing from legitimate variation.
• Provide structured, guideline-based written rationales for non-clinical audiences.

Requirements

• Specialist registration or board certification in medical oncology and/or hematology with strong relevant experience.
• Direct involvement in clinical trials as investigator, sub-investigator, or sponsor-side medical monitor.
• Proficiency with CTCAE grading, relevant response criteria, and outcome endpoints.
• Hands-on experience with trial documents such as protocols and safety narratives.
• Demonstrated excellence in written communication tailored for non-clinical readers.
• Previous roles in medical monitoring or as medical director on oncology or hematology programs.