Clinical Trial Physician, Oncology

Novocure Inc.; Portsmouth (NH); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Novocure Inc. is seeking a Clinical Trial Physician, Oncology to lead and oversee TTFields-based oncology programs within our Clinical Development team.

You will drive medical strategy, ensure scientific rigor, and coordinate cross-functional efforts across global stakeholders. The role requires a Medical Degree and extensive experience in leading global clinical trials, protocol development, and CSRs, with a strong emphasis on regulatory submissions and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Medical Degree and at least 5 years of clinical research experience in pharma/biotech/medical device (Director level).
• At least 10 years clinical research experience (Senior Director level) with global trials across regions.
• Experience leading physician teams and directing cross-functional, multi-regional studies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as medical expert for TTFields therapy clinical programs.
• Lead clinical development strategy: protocol authoring, submissions, study initiation, safety monitoring, data analysis and publications.
• Author and oversee study protocols and CSRs, ensuring submission readiness and audit preparedness.
• Establish and lead physician teams and key opinion leader relationships.
• Collaborate with R&D, regulatory and commercial functions to advance programs.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Global trials

Regulatory submissions

Education

Medical Degree

Job description

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CH Wayne, PA, US, 19087 Portsmouth, NH, US, 03801

At Novocure, every role contributes to extending the lives of people living with cancer. As our new Clinical Trial Physician, Oncology, you’ll play a key part in this mission.

As a key member of our multi-disciplinary oncology team, you will serve as a medical expert supporting Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) Therapy clinical programs. Depending on experience and level, you will either lead a clinical study or a broader clinical program and a team of physicians, driving medical strategy, execution excellence, and cross-functional collaboration across our global organization.

You will work closely with R&D, global clinical operations, regulatory, and commercial partners to advance tumor-based programs from protocol development through submission readiness, ensuring scientific rigor, audit preparedness, and patient-focused impact.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a medical leader within Clinical Development, you will:

• Serve as the medical expert and key technical contributor for a tumor-based clinical study or program evaluating the safety and efficacy of TTFields delivered concomitantly with standard therapy in patients with cancer
• Drive clinical development strategy including protocol authoring, regulatory and ethics committee submissions, study initiation, investigator communication, safety and medical monitoring, data screening and analysis, and publication initiatives
• Author and oversee key clinical documents including study protocols and Clinical Study Reports (CSRs), ensuring submission readiness and inspection/audit preparedness
• Establish and lead physician teams and key opinion leader relationships to support study execution and overall medical strategy
• Partner cross-functionally with matrix teams, including R&D, Innovation, regulatory, and commercial stakeholders, to solve complex problems and move programs forward with a strong business and patient perspective
• Ensure strict compliance with medical and ethical standards at Novocure
• Lead and develop a group of medical professionals, providing strategic direction across a clinical program and driving alignment across global stakeholders
• Collaborate across functions to execute a clinical study while contributing to the broader medical strategy

ABOUT YOU

• Medical Degree
• At least 5 years of clinical research experience working within pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device companies (Director level)
• At least 10 years of clinical research experience working within pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device companies (Senior Director level)
• Demonstrated experience leading global clinical trials or overseeing international clinical study programs across multiple regions
• Previous experience leading physician teams and managing direct reports (Senior Director level)
• Strong understanding of the clinical development process, including matrix multidisciplinary teams, regulatory submissions, and data analysis
• Sound understanding in oncology clinical research, with tumor-based program experience
• Hands-on experience authoring clinical protocols and Clinical Study Reports (CSRs) as well as preparing submissions and ensuring inspection and audit readiness

These additional qualifications are preferred:

• Biopharmaceutical or medical device industry experience
• Clinical oncology experience
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to move initiatives forward in a growing, mid-sized global organization
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary and global team environment
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize in a dynamic environment

WHAT WE OFFER

For US Applicants: This pay range which Novocure expects to pay for this role at the time of this posting is $250,000-280,000 USD. This position may also be eligible for an annual bonus and restricted stock unit grant in addition to a full range of benefits. Individual compensation within this range depends on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, prior education and experience, job-related knowledge and skills demonstrated.

NOVOFLEX

We offer a flexible, trust-based hybrid working model for most of our office-based roles. Employees are asked to be in the office an average of three days per week, with the flexibility to choose which days’ work best for them. We understand that life is not always predictable, so if you need to adjust your schedule, such as leaving early or starting late occasionally, we trust you to balance your time in a way that works for both you and Novocure.

ABOUT NOVOCURE

Novocure is a company with a powerful mission, to extend the lives of people living with some of the most aggressive forms of cancer. Here your work will have a direct impact on patients and those who care about them. Join a team of passionate, collaborative people who support each other, challenge one another, and innovate together. Here, you’ll connect, grow, and make a real difference. We’re a company with the drive of a startup and the strength that comes with 25 years of success.

Novocure operates at a rare crossroad, where advanced medical technology converges with cutting-edge biotechnology. We are the only company to develop and commercialize Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields), a proprietary, groundbreaking therapy designed to disrupt cancer cell division. With us you will find a unique combination of laboratory research work alongside engineering development of advanced technologies. This fusion of disciplines positions us as true pioneers in oncology innovation, leading a new frontier in the treatment of aggressive cancers.

If you\'re excited about this role, please apply.