Clinical Development Medical Director, Oncology

Proclinical Staffing; Durham (NC); Remote; USD 260,000 - 340,000; Part time

Job summary

Proclinical is seeking a Medical Director to provide medical leadership across oncology development programmes and support the advancement of new treatment approaches for patients. This senior role requires deep expertise in cancer care, clinical research, and regulatory strategy, with responsibility for study design, trial oversight, and cross-functional collaboration.

They will oversee Phase 1-3 trials, ensure protocol quality, monitor safety data, and collaborate with investigators and

Qualifications

• Medical qualification with significant oncology/related experience.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical research environment and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Phase 1-3 interventional trials.
• Create high-quality protocols aligned with development plans.
• Interpret and summarize study results for regulatory approvals.
• Provide medical oversight for trials including safety reviews.
• Collaborate with investigators and external thought leaders on publications and data.

Skills

Medical leadership

oncology development

Clinical study design

Regulatory strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication with stakeholders

Education

MD/MBBS or equivalent

Job description

Clinical Development Medical Director, Oncology - Contract - Remote US

Be the backbone of innovation and join a leading pharmaceutical company to help keep life-changing science moving forward!

Proclinical is seeking a Medical Director to provide medical leadership across oncology development programmes and support the advancement of new treatment approaches for patients.

Key Responsibilities:

You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to guide clinical study strategy, oversee trial delivery, and contribute to key development decisions. The role will also involve supporting regulatory activities, engaging with external scientific experts, and helping to build the clinical evidence required to progress oncology assets through development and beyond.

Skills & Requirements:

• A medical qualification (MD, MBBS, or equivalent) with significant experience in a therapeutic area such as cancer care, blood disorders, or general medicine.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the pharmaceutical research environment, including the standards and regulations governing human clinical studies.
• Practical experience supporting the planning, management, or scientific oversight of interventional clinical research programmes.
• The ability to assess, interpret, and communicate complex clinical findings to a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with the regulatory pathways associated with bringing new medicines from development through to commercial availability.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with experience engaging healthcare professionals, academic researchers, and scientific collaborators.
• Proven success working across multidisciplinary teams and contributing within a collaborative, global environment.
• An appreciation of current healthcare challenges, evolving treatment approaches, and unmet patient needs within relevant disease areas.
• Eligibility to practise medicine, or previous medical registration, would be advantageous.
• Contributions to scientific literature, research presentations, or other evidence of academic engagement would be beneficial.

The Clinical Development Medical Director's responsibilities will be:

• Develop and execute Phase 1-3 interventional clinical trials in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Create and oversee high-quality protocols aligned with clinical development plans to assess efficacy, safety, and product differentiation.
• Interpret and summarize study results, ensuring alignment with clinical development strategies for regulatory approvals and lifecycle management.
• Provide medical oversight for clinical trials, including real-time monitoring, patient eligibility assessments, and addressing urgent safety concerns.
• Conduct medical reviews of clinical trial data and oversee blinded reviews for Independent Data Monitoring Committees (IDMCs).
• Monitor safety data in collaboration with pharmacovigilance teams for active studies.
• Contribute to clinical study reports, regulatory documents, and responses to health authority queries.
• Collaborate with Principal Investigators on publications, abstracts, posters, and manuscripts related to clinical data.
• Build strategic partnerships with internal and external thought leaders to support clinical development goals.
• Represent Clinical Development in disease area strategy and integrated evidence teams.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives within Oncology Clinical Development.