Executive Director, Oncology Clinical Sciences

Servier Pharmaceuticals; United States; On-site; USD 313,000 - 366,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Short-Term and Long-Term incentives

Unlimited sick time & flex time

Disability insurance

Job summary

Servier is seeking an Executive Director of Oncology Clinical Sciences in the U.S. This senior leadership role leads a global clinical science team supporting oncology programs from early to registrational development.

The candidate will drive scientific strategy, risk assessment, and data interpretation while ensuring GCP/ICH compliance. The position requires a PhD or PharmD, 10+ years in clinical research with oncology, and the ability to collaborate across functions and geographies, with up

Qualifications

• PhD or PharmD or equivalent required.
• 10+ years of clinical research/pharma development experience, with significant oncology experience.
• Proven ability to lead senior scientific professionals in a global, matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior clinical science leadership for multiple oncology development programs across early and late clinical phases.
• Manage clinical science sub-group leaders for all oncology programs and ensure regulatory deliverables meet quality standards.
• Apply expert scientific judgment to dose selection, endpoint strategy, and risk assessment across programs.
• Promote 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.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a global team of senior clinical scientists in the U.S. and Europe.

Skills

Oncology clinical development

People leadership

Global program management

Scientific judgment

GCP/ICH/regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder influence

Mentorship

Education

PhD or PharmD

Job description

Type of Contract: Full-time Employment / Unlimited

Job Requisition ID: 11775

Executive Director, Oncology Clinical Sciences

About Servier

Servier in the U.S. is a Boston-based, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical organization launched by the Servier Group in 2018. As a privately held, patient‑focused company, Servier is uniquely positioned to pursue innovative science, accelerate transformative therapies, and advance treatments in underserved areas of oncology. Our agile structure and global footprint enable us to make bold strategic decisions in service of patients worldwide.

Role Summary

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.
• Manages 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.
• Clinical Science Excellence & Quality
• 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

• Considering candidates in both the United States (proximity to Boston preferred but not required) and France (Saclay-based)
• Willingness and ability to travel up to approximately 20% (domestic and international).

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. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. 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 (Servier provides 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).