Senior Oncology MD, Sarcoma Development Leader

GlaxoSmithKline; Greater London; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline is seeking a Senior Medical Director, Oncology Clinical Development – Sarcoma, to provide medical oversight across study design, conduct and data interpretation. You will partner with cross-functional teams to integrate physician expertise into programme delivery, ensuring patient safety and clinical integrity across studies.

The role involves regulatory interactions, external scientific engagement, and leadership within the Clinical Matrix Team, driving strategic medical

Qualifications

• Medical degree and completion of advanced specialty training, fellowship or country-equivalent higher-level qualification in medical oncology, pediatric oncology or hematology.
• Experience in sarcoma oncology, including leading drug development.
• Clinical and pharmaceutical experience in oncology clinical development, with depth across multiple studies or programmes.
• Experience in medical monitoring, safety evaluation, and clinical data interpretation across clinical studies.
• Understanding of clinical development processes, GCP, ICH guidelines, and global regulatory frameworks.
• Experience operating within cross-functional matrix teams and contributing to complex clinical and programme-level decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical oversight across study design, conduct, and data interpretation within the oncology programme.
• Guide medical monitoring and safety oversight across studies with patient safety at the centre.
• Engage with investigators and external experts to support scientific exchange and regulatory interactions.
• Lead or contribute to protocol development and study design ensuring clinical relevance.
• Serve as a senior member of the Clinical Matrix Team influencing cross-functional decisions.
• Mentor Medical Directors and support capability development within Oncology Clinical Development.

Skills

Clinical Data Interpretation

Clinical Pharmacology

Clinical Trial Designs

Clinical Trials Monitoring

Digital Fluency

Drug Development

Drug Regulatory Affairs

Evidence Based Decision Making

Executive Presence

Hematology and Oncology

Learning Agility

Matrix Leadership

Real World Evidence

Scientific Presentations

Strategic Direction

Education

Medical degree and advanced specialty training in medical oncology/pediatric oncology/hematology

Job description

GlaxoSmithKline is seeking a Senior Medical Director, Oncology Clinical Development – Sarcoma, to provide medical oversight across study design, conduct and data interpretation. You will partner with cross-functional teams to integrate physician expertise into programme delivery, ensuring patient safety and clinical integrity across studies.

The role involves regulatory interactions, external scientific engagement, and leadership within the Clinical Matrix Team, driving strategic medical