Clinical Program Leader / Senior Clinical Program Leader, Translational Clinical Oncology (Dual[...]

MedStar Health; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 440,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Program Leader or Senior Clinical Program Leader in Translational Clinical Oncology to oversee clinical trials and data activities. This role focuses on ensuring innovative treatments reach patients swiftly while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. Ideal candidates are passionate about translational science and possess a strong medical background with a board certification in oncology.

Benefits

Parental leave

Paid time off

Sick time

401(k)

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience for CPL; 3-5+ years for Senior CPL.
• Knowledge of pharmacokinetics, biostatistics, GCP.
• Strong medical/scientific communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, execution, and interpretation of clinical trials.
• Provide strategic medical guidance for developing new oncology agents.
• Ensure compliance with GCP standards.

Skills

Pharmacokinetics

Biostatistics

GCP

Regulatory Requirements

Medical/Scientific Communication

Leadership

Education

MD or DO with additional lab training

Board Certification in Oncology

Job description

Clinical Program Leader / Senior Clinical Program Leader, Translational Clinical Oncology (Dual Posting)

Location: Massachusetts, Cambridge

Benefits include parental leave, paid time off, sick time, 401(k)

Job Description Summary

Help us ensure that safe, effective, and innovative treatments reach patients as quickly as possible. The Clinical Program Leader (CPL) / Senior Clinical Program Leader (Senior CPL) will oversee the planning, execution, and interpretation of clinical trials, data collection activities, and clinical operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic medical guidance for developing new oncology agents in preclinical and early clinical phases.
• Evaluate external opportunities for potential business development.
• Create clinical development strategies that integrate multidisciplinary expertise.
• Lead Biomedical Research Program Teams through toxicology studies and clinical trials.
• Support ongoing clinical research, ensuring efficient processing of agreements.
• Develop and interpret the Integrated Development Plan (IDP).
• Integrate preclinical data to inform clinical development, including protocol development.
• Guide the safe, ethical, and compliant conduct of trials, maintaining GCP standards.
• Collaborate with external experts, investigators, and regulatory authorities; act as a medical monitor; contribute to publications and presentations; mentor colleagues.

Essential Requirements:

• Located at Cambridge, MA; approximately 10% travel required.
• Dual posting: Level depends on experience (Clinical Program Leader: 1-3 years; Senior CPL: 3-5+ years).
• MD or DO with additional lab training; Board certification in Oncology.
• Knowledge of pharmacokinetics, biostatistics, GCP, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong medical/scientific communication skills.
• Leadership experience and ability to work across multiple indications.
• Passion for translational science and patient outcomes.

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience in academic medical centers.
• PhD degree.

Compensation:

Range for CPL: $152,600 - $283,400; for Senior CPL: $236,600 - $439,400. Final salary depends on various factors. The total package may include bonuses, stock, benefits, and 401(k).

EEO Statement:

Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or other protected classes.

Accessibility:

We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Contact us at [e-mail] or [phone].

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