Executive Director, Clinical Research Physician

Nuvation Bio, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus and equity plans

Unlimited vacation

Excellent medical/dental/vision

Job summary

Nuvation Bio, Inc. is seeking an Exec. Director, Clinical Research Physician to lead medical input across the clinical development plan and to oversee pivotal oncology trials. You will partner with study teams, investigators, and leadership to ensure trials meet scientific, regulatory, and patient-centric goals.

You will execute medical strategy, review safety signals, and communicate complex trial data to stakeholders. This is a senior, hands-on role reporting to the VP, Clinical Development.

Qualifications

• MD with >5 years practicing clinical medicine.
• >5 years as Clinical Research Physician in biopharma.
• Experience in planning/managing Phase 2/3 oncology trials.
• Knowledge of ICH GCP and global regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical input to the clinical development plan.
• Oversee clinical trial processes and reports.
• Engage with key opinion leaders and advisory boards.
• Act as medical lead for trials/programs and support project teams.
• Interpret and communicate clinical trial data.

Skills

Clinical research

Oncology expertise

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Medical leadership

Education

MD degree

Job description

Who we are…

Nuvation Bio is a biopharmaceutical company tackling some of the greatest unmet needs in oncology by developing differentiated and novel therapeutic candidates. Our vision is to significantly change the practice of oncology by developing medicines that provide truly meaningful improvements in quality of life and survival for people with cancer.

What you’ll be doing

The Exec. Director, Clinical Research Physician will join our team as a research professional to provide support for multiple ongoing studies within the Nuvation site network. A successful candidate for this position will have in-depth industry understanding, experience, and flexibility to make informed and effective decisions. In addition, and most importantly, this role represents the Nuvation Bio mission and vision by focusing on the trusted physician/patient partnership from start to finish for every clinical trial conducted at the site, and is key in transforming clinical research for every participant. The position will report into our VP, Clinical Development.

You will be responsible for…

• Serve as the medical lead to provide medical input to the clinical development plan
• Contribute to the clinical development process including study feasibility assessment, study protocol development, and clinical study reports.
• Engage key opinion leaders and make scientific presentations at advisory boards
• Act as medical lead for assigned clinical trials or clinical programs
• Provide medical and scientific support to the clinical project teams
• Provide therapeutic area expertise to the clinical project teams
• Provide medical review of adverse events and SAEs
• Support pharmacovigilance in case processing and periodic reports
• Overseas medical aspects of the clinical trials risk management
• Interprets and communicates clinical trial data

What Knowledge & Experience you’ll bring to us...

• MD degree with more than five years of practicing clinical medicine
• More than five years of experience as Clinical Research Physician in the biopharmaceutical industry
• Experienced in planning and managing phase 2 and 3 pivotal clinical trials in oncology therapeutics area.
• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical development process and clinical trials methodologies
• Familiar with ICH GCP, and international regulatory requirements and guidelines
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Problem-Solver - As an action-oriented self-starter, you’re eager to apply your expertise in diagnosing inefficiencies, determining root causes, and recommending solutions to complex challenges.
• Personable - You establish and nurture highly effective relationships with colleagues and key stakeholders that support and advance project goals and objectives.
• Credible - Thorough understanding of clinical methodologies and providing sound analytical support, you quickly establish credibility as a reliable resource.
• Emotional intelligence, curiosity, and a knack to figure out a way to build something better
• Communication - Effectively listens, conveys, and receives ideas. Maintains a consistent flow of information. A strong presenter and effective communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Accountability - Acts with a clear sense of ownership - whether the task is in their role description. Holds yourself and others accountable to execute all tasks at hand through seen and unforeseen circumstances with high quality and integrity.
• Adaptability - Can manage in an environment of ambiguity. Embraces the change of a new system, process, technology, or idea in the organization. You could reassess priorities, alter goals and take risks.

Behavioral skills to be successful...

• Problem-Solver - As an action-oriented self-starter, you’re eager to apply your expertise in diagnosing inefficiencies, determining root causes, and recommending solutions to complex challenges.
• Personable - You establish and nurture highly effective relationships with colleagues and key stakeholders that support and advance project goals and objectives.
• Credible - Thorough understanding of clinical methodologies and providing sound analytical support, you quickly establish credibility as a reliable resource.
• Emotional intelligence, curiosity, and a knack to figure out a way to build something better
• Communication - Effectively listens, conveys, and receives ideas. Maintains a consistent flow of information. A strong presenter and effective communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Accountability - Acts with a clear sense of ownership - whether the task is in their role description. Holds yourself and others accountable to execute all tasks at hand through seen and unforeseen circumstances with high quality and integrity.
• Adaptability - Can manage in an environment of ambiguity. Embraces the change of a new system, process, technology, or idea in the organization. You could reassess priorities, alter goals and take risks.

What we have for you!

• Competitive Base Salary, Bonus, and Equity Plans
• Unlimited Vacation and 10 Sick Days Annually
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401K with Company Matching
• and much more!

The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location among other factors. Our full-time regular positions also include an annual performance-based bonus and long-term incentive units (equity) provided as part of our compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, depending on the level and position offered.

Disclaimer

Nuvation Bio, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and/or local law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by the law.

This job description reflects the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Nothing restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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