Clinical Trial Physician, Cell Therapy

Jobtailor; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Princeton, NJ seeks a senior leader to manage evidence generation for the cell therapy portfolio, providing medical accountability for MAST and overseeing clinical studies within integrated evidence plans. You will lead cross-functional teams and collaborate on study protocols, safety reviews, and CRO oversight to ensure high-quality data and regulatory compliance.

The role requires MD or equivalent, 5–10 years of strategic leadership, and 2–3 years of trial experience, with travel

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of established strategic leadership experience in a pharmaceutical industry setting.
• In-depth understanding of Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, and Commercial functions related to the drug development process.
• MD required (or x‑US equivalent).
• 2-3 years of clinical trial experience in an industry or academic setting.
• Expertise in the drug development process and clinical research.
• Experience with implementation and conduction of medical affairs‑led studies and/or cell therapy clinical development desirable.
• Ability to build credibility with external investigators and collaborative partners.
• Strong leadership behaviors, authenticity, agility, and an enterprise mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain a high‑performing team and lead teams, including matrix colleagues.
• Proven track record of leadership in a complex, matrix environment.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to influence decision‑making at all organizational levels.
• Ability to fulfill GCP and compliance obligations and maintain required training.
• Expected travel of approximately 20%-30% within the US

Responsibilities

• Manage evidence generation for the cell therapy portfolio and MAST studies.
• Provide primary medical accountability and oversight for MAST aligned with Integrated Evidence Plans.
• Oversee day-to-day conduct of clinical studies with cross-functional teams.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional matrix leadership teams.
• Source research concepts addressing evidence gaps for prioritized assets.
• Provide medical oversight for medical affairs‑led studies.
• Collaborate on protocol and informed consent form development with medical input.
• Support study execution including data oversight, site activation, enrollment, and adjudication.
• Assess safety events with Worldwide Patient Safety and oversee safety narratives.
• Conduct medical data review and interpretation of trial results.
• Oversee external CRO monitoring activities.
• Provide training to study teams, investigators, CROs.
• Offer medical expertise during Study Steering Committees and Investigator Meetings.
• Build relationships with principal investigators and external stakeholders.
• Partner with Medical stakeholders to ensure portfolio cohesiveness.
• Fulfill GCP and training obligations and manage resources.

Skills

Clinical Development Expertise

Medical Affairs Leadership

GCP Compliance

Clinical Trial Experience

Cell Therapy Knowledge

Education

MD

x-US Equivalent

Job description

• Manage evidence generation for the cell therapy portfolio, including Medical Affairs Sponsored studies (MAST)


• Provide primary medical/clinical accountability and oversight for MAST aligned with Integrated Evidence Plans


• Work with Worldwide Medical Cell Therapy Asset Lead, Cell Therapy MEG Lead, and study team members on day-to‑day oversight and conduct of clinical studies


• Lead and participate in cross-functional matrix leadership teams


• Source research concepts addressing critical evidence gaps for early and late assets in prioritized indications


• Provide medical/clinical oversight for interventional and non-interventional medical affairs-sponsored studies


• Collaborate on development of study protocols and informed consent forms, authoring and providing medical input


• Support study execution, including clinical database development, clinical data oversight, site activation, enrollment status, and adjudication of protocol violations and deviations


• Assess key safety‑related serious adverse events with Worldwide Patient Safety and oversee safety narratives when applicable


• Conduct medical data review, including eligibility assessment and interpretation of trial data results


• Oversee study‑related work performed by external CRO partners, particularly medical monitoring activities


• Provide continuous medical education and protocol‑specific training to study teams, investigators, CROs, and others


• Provide medical expertise during Study Steering Committees, Investigators' Meetings, and other study‑related meetings


• Build relationships with principal investigators and external stakeholders


• Partner with Medical stakeholders, including Clinical Research Collaborations, to ensure portfolio cohesiveness and one MEG voice


• Fulfill GCP and compliance obligations and maintain required training


• Apply business acumen and fiscal stewardship to create reciprocal scientific value and allocate resources aligned with company priorities

Requirements

• 5-10 years of established strategic leadership experience in a pharmaceutical industry setting


• In-depth understanding of Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, and Commercial functions related to the drug development process


• MD required (or x‑US equivalent)


• 2-3 years of clinical trial experience in an industry or academic setting


• Expertise in the drug development process and clinical research


• Experience with implementation and conduction of medical affairs‑led studies and/or cell therapy clinical development desirable


• Ability to build credibility with external investigators and collaborative partners


• Strong leadership behaviors, authenticity, agility, and an enterprise mindset


• Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain a high‑performing team and lead teams, including matrix colleagues


• Proven track record of leadership in a complex, matrix environment


• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to influence decision‑making at all organizational levels


• Ability to fulfill GCP and compliance obligations and maintain required training


• Expected travel of approximately 20%-30% within the US

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Clinical Development and Medical Affairs, with a strong focus on managing evidence generation for cell therapy portfolios and leading cross‑functional teams. Proven ability to oversee clinical studies, ensure compliance with GCP, and build relationships with external stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Clinical Development Expertise


• Medical Affairs Leadership


• GCP Compliance


• Clinical Trial Experience


• Cell Therapy Knowledge

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Clinical Data Oversight


• Study Protocol Development


• Medical Monitoring


• Safety Data Review


• Evidence Generation Management


• Clinical Database Development


• Adjudication of Protocol Violations


• Medical Input Authoring


• Enrollment Management


• Interventional Study Oversight

Soft Skills

• Leadership


• Interpersonal Skills


• Communication


• Collaboration


• Agility

Certifications & Qualifications

• MD or x‑US Equivalent

Industry Keywords

• Pharmaceutical Industry


• Clinical Research


• Medical Affairs


• Drug Development Process


• Matrix Leadership


• Principal Investigator Relationships


• CRO Management


• Study Steering Committees


• Investigator's Meetings


• Compliance Obligations