Strategic Oncology Medical Lead for Multi-Programme Development

Warman O'Brien

United Kingdom

On-site

GBP 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Warman O'Brien in the United Kingdom is seeking an Oncology Medical Strategy Lead to act as a trusted scientific advisor to sponsors developing cancer therapies. You will shape clinical development strategies across a broad oncology portfolio, partnering with biotech and pharma clients to influence development plans and commercial considerations.

This externally facing role combines scientific leadership with clinical development expertise.

Qualifications

MD with board certification in Oncology required.
Experience across solid tumours; haematology experience advantageous.
Minimum five to seven years in relevant roles.
Experience within biopharmaceutical industry preferred.
Strong protocol design and clinical trial execution knowledge.

Responsibilities

Partner with biotech and pharma sponsors to shape oncology clinical development strategies
Advise on protocol design, feasibility, standards of care and clinical development planning
Provide insight into mechanisms and compound-specific considerations
Support scientific discussions during early client engagement, proposal development and bid-defence meetings
Work alongside commercial and operational teams to win and deliver complex oncology programmes
Act as a scientific advisor throughout the research and clinical development lifecycle
Contribute to presentations, thought leadership and industry engagement
Monitor the evolving oncology landscape and help shape future strategy