Executive Director, Clinical Research (Medical Director)

Eikon Therapeutics; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 304,000 - 367,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Job summary

Eikon Therapeutics in Jersey City, NJ, seeks an Executive Director, Clinical Research (Medical Director) to lead oncology clinical development, provide medical oversight, and drive strategic direction across multiple studies.

The role requires a physician with 10+ years of oncology experience, strong leadership in cross-functional teams, and hands-on medical monitoring, with on-site presence in NJ/CA as needed to ensure delivery of high-quality trials and regulatory readiness.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years of clinical experience with an MD or DO degree, significant experience in Oncology required.
• Significant experience in clinical practice with direct patient care (preferably in Oncology)
• Proven track record in leading clinical trials, including medical monitoring of early and late clinical trials and managing complex projects.
• In-depth knowledge of clinical research methodologies, GCP, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Experience with IND and/or NDA filings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct clinical development trials across stages, including safety and efficacy assessments and medical monitoring.
• Collaborate with biomarker, discovery, and translational research scientists.
• Provide leadership for Clinical teams in a matrix environment.
• Interpret reports and contribute to strategic disease-area discussions.
• Partner with discovery, translational, regulatory, and external partners for study execution.

Skills

Oncology

Clinical development

Medical monitoring

Leadership

Education

MD or DO

Job description

Executive Director, Clinical Research (Medical Director)

Jersey City; NJ

Eikon Therapeutics is a new biopharmaceutical company employing revolutionary technology at the intersection of chemistry, engineering, computation, and biology to discover novel treatments for life‑threatening diseases. Eikon’s discovery platform is built on groundbreaking innovations from its founders (Nobel Prize, 2014), culminating in the creation of microscopes which enable real‑time, molecular‑resolution measurements of protein movement in living cells, thereby unlocking otherwise intractable classes of proteins as drug targets.

Position
We are seeking a seasoned physician with a strong clinical background and a passion for drug development to join our Clinical Development team to serve as a Study Responsible Physician as a Executive Director, Clinical Research, Oncology. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in advancing our Oncology pipeline by providing medical expertise, strategic leadership, and operational oversight for multiple clinical development studies.

About You
You are a highly accomplished professional who excels in the development and execution of clinical projects. As a key member of the cross‑functional Development Teams and the Clinical Study Teams, you will employ your expertise in clinical development to advance new therapies
to patients in need. Your dedication to scientific rigor and meticulous attention to detail is evident in all your work. With a deep passion for creating important new medicines, you are committed to advancing the field of medical research and improving patient outcomes.

This role will require a minimum of 3 day a week of onsite presence (or more as business needs require) in either of our California or New Jersey offices to ensure effective management, operational excellence and high‑performance delivery of clinical studies and to support the expected significant team growth & collaboration.

What You’ll Do

• Design and conduct early‑stage or late‑stage clinical development trials, including, but not limited to: assessing clinical safety and efficacy data, performing medical monitoring, and be responsible for other study‑related clinical activities.
• Work closely with biomarker, discovery, and translational research scientists.
• Provide leadership for Clinical teams in a matrix environment.
• Interpret reports, prepare oral and written results of product research, and participate into the discussion of strategies formulated within the disease areas that Eikon is focusing on.
• Collaborate closely with Clinical Science and other relevant functions within Eikon and potential partners including discovery, translational, and biomarker research scientists, toxicologists, clinical pharmacologists, drug safety specialists, regulatory representatives, as well as personnel from Global Clinical Operations, and other support functions.
• Establish strong working relationships and collaborations with external study investigators, key opinion leaders in drug development, and external alliance partners.
• Work closely with functional partners (Data Management, Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, Regulatory) to ensure an integrated and strategic approach to flawless execution and systematic oversight of study protocol(s) in clinical development in close collaboration with key functional stakeholders.
• Work in partnership with colleague study responsible physicians and clinical scientists to ensure development of high‑quality study protocols including use of consistent processes/standards across studies.
• Work closely with functional partners to address protocol questions from Health Authorities and Ethics Committees in a consistent fashion.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years of clinical experience with an MD or DO degree, significant experience in Oncology required.
• Significant experience in clinical practice with direct patient care (preferably in Oncology)
• Proven track record in leading clinical trials, including medical monitoring of early and late clinical trials and managing complex projects.
• In‑depth knowledge of clinical research methodologies, GCP, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams and external partners.
• Passion for innovation and improving patient outcomes.
• Experience with IND and/or NDA filings is preferred.

At Eikon, employee compensation also includes bonus and equity compensation, in addition to several generous benefit programs, including:

• 401k plan with company matching
• Medical (premiums covered by Eikon at 95%), dental and vision insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%)
• Mental health and wellness benefits
• Week‑long summer and winter holiday shutdowns
• Generous paid time off and holiday policies
• Life/AD&D Insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%) and optional supplemental employee‑paid life/AD&D policies
• Enhanced parental leave benefit
• Daily subsidized lunch program when on‑site

The expected salary range for this role is $304,000 to $367,500 depending on skills, competency, and the market demand for your expertise.

Eikon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment.

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