Executive Director, Oncology Clinical Sciences

Servier Group; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 313,000 - 366,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Flexible time off

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Servier Group is seeking an Executive Director for Oncology Clinical Sciences to lead global clinical development programs. This senior role requires a PhD or PharmD, with over 10 years in clinical research, particularly in oncology. Responsibilities include providing leadership across development stages and guiding a team of clinical scientists. The position is based in the United States, preferably near Boston, with travel requirements of up to 20%. A competitive salary range of $313,000 - $366,000 plus comprehensive benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in clinical research/pharmaceutical drug development.
• Demonstrated success in late-stage clinical programs.
• Proven ability to lead senior scientists globally.

Responsibilities

• Lead senior clinical science for oncology development programs.
• Mentor and develop a global team.
• Ensure high-quality contributions across development stages.

Skills

Clinical research and drug development

Leadership in a matrixed organization

Oncology expertise

Scientific judgment

GCP and ICH guidelines knowledge

Education

PhD, PharmD, or equivalent

Job description

Executive Director, Oncology Clinical Sciences

The Executive Director, Oncology Clinical Sciences is a senior scientific and people leadership role within Oncology Clinical Development. Reporting to the Global Head of Oncology Clinical Development, this role leads a global group of clinical scientists supporting oncology programs from first‑in‑human through registrational development and lifecycle management.

This role is intentionally designed for a highly experienced, clinical development leader (PhD, PharmD, or equivalent) who can provide scientific authority, organizational leadership, and continuity across an integrated early‑to‑late development model.

Key Responsibilities

Program – Level Scientific Leadership

• Provide senior clinical science leadership for multiple oncology development programs spanning early and late clinical phases.
• Manage clinical science sub‑group leaders for all oncology programs.
• Apply expert scientific judgment to key program decisions, including dose selection, endpoint strategy, emerging benefit–risk assessment, and interpretation of complex clinical data.
• Ensure consistent, high‑quality clinical science contributions across all development stages, including protocols, Investigator Brochures, CRF design, safety strategy inputs, data review, and clinical study reports.
• Promote rigorous adherence to GCP, ICH guidelines, and regulatory expectations across all programs.
• Partner with Safety, Biometrics, and Regulatory colleagues to support integrated data review and high‑quality regulatory deliverables.

People Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead, mentor, and develop a global team of senior clinical scientists and people leaders based in the U.S. and Europe.
• Set clear expectations for scientific rigor, accountability, and collaborative behaviors within the Clinical Science function.
• Build sustainable organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, and scalable team structures.

Integrated Operating Model & Ways of Working

• Act as a visible leader in the transformation toward an integrated, program‑centric clinical development model.
• Ensure alignment of clinical science strategy across programs clustered primarily by drug and secondarily by indication.
• Partner with peer leaders to establish, refine, and continuously improve clinical science standards and best practices.

Cross‑Functional & Global Collaboration

• Operate effectively within a highly matrixed, global environment, collaborating closely with Development, Translational Medicine, Regulatory, Safety, Clinical Operations, and Biometrics teams.
• Influence and align stakeholders without direct authority while maintaining scientific integrity and program momentum.
• Support interactions with investigators, key opinion leaders, and external partners as appropriate.

Education & Required Experience

• PhD, PharmD, or equivalent advanced degree required.
• 10+ years of experience in clinical research and/or pharmaceutical drug development, with significant oncology experience.
• Demonstrated success supporting development programs across multiple phases, including late‑stage and/or registrational activities.
• Proven ability to lead senior scientific professionals in a global, matrixed organization.
• Strong understanding of clinical development principles, GCP, ICH guidelines, and regulatory expectations.

Travel & Location

• Position must be based in the United States; proximity to Boston a plus but not required.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to approximately 20% (domestic and international).

Candidate Profile

Servier’s Commitment

Servier is committed to modeling diversity, equity, and inclusion within the industry. We are dedicated to fostering an environment that maintains equitable treatment for all and we welcome applicants who are passionate, committed, and innovative individuals. We encourage candidates to apply to our open roles as we are always willing to consider experiences and skills beyond what is listed in the job description.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is $313,000-$366,000. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. Employees in this position are also eligible for Short‑Term and Long‑Term incentive programs. Servier also offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision, flexible time off (serving unlimited sick time and flex time, and does not accrue time off), 401(k), life and disability insurance, recognition programs among other great benefits (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).