Senior Medical Director, Clinical Development

The Elle Group; Boston; On-site; GBP 111,748 - 156,447; Full time

Job summary

A clinical-stage biotechnology company in Boston is seeking a Senior Medical Director for Clinical Development. This full-time role involves designing clinical trial strategies and ensuring patient safety, while collaborating with cross-functional teams in the US and EU. The ideal candidate must hold an MD or equivalent and have 4-6 years of clinical trial experience. Join an innovative team dedicated to transformative oncology therapies.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of post-training experience, including 2-4 years in clinical trials.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the clinical lead for oncology clinical trials.
• Oversee the execution of clinical trial strategies as medical monitor.
• Ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practices.

Skills

Clinical trial strategy design

Patient safety compliance

Scientific and clinical input

Collaboration skills

Strong communication skills

Independent program management

Education

MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree

Job description

Senior Medical Director, Clinical Development

We are partnering with a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies for solid tumors. We are seeking a Senior Medical Director, Clinical Development to join their growing global team.

About the Opportunity

In this role, you will serve as the clinical lead for one or more oncology clinical trials, working cross-functionally with teams in the US and EU.

You will be responsible for:

• Designing clinical trial strategies and overseeing execution as medical monitor
• Ensuring patient safety and compliance with Good Clinical Practices
• Providing scientific and clinical input into study documents, analysis plans, and regulatory submissions
• Collaborating with colleagues in clinical operations, pharmacovigilance, manufacturing, quality, and biomarker development
• Building strong relationships with investigators, medical experts, and advisory boards to support program advancement
• Contributing to the development of Target Product Profiles and Clinical Development Plans

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates with:

• An MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree
• 4-6 years of post-training experience, including 2-4 years in clinical trials (phase I experience is a plus)
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry within clinical development and medical monitoring
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, matrix environment
• The ability to function independently and drive clinical programs forward

Location

This is a full-time role based in Boston.

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to join an innovative and agile team dedicated to bringing transformative therapies to patients with significant unmet needs in oncology. You will have the opportunity to influence clinical strategy, work closely with key opinion leaders, and contribute to advancing programs with a strong scientific rationale.