Executive Director/Vice President, Medical Lead

Crescent Biopharma; Waltham (MA); Presencial; USD 330 000 - 365 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Base salary + equity

100% employer-paid benefits

Flexible PTO

Company-wide shutdowns (2 per year)

Professional development opportunities

Resumo da oferta

Crescent Biopharma in Waltham, MA, seeks a Medical Lead to provide clinical leadership across preclinical to clinical development for one or more oncology programs. You will own the medical strategy, design studies, and serve as the clinical face to investigators, partners, and internal teams in a fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities include developing development strategy and target product profile, leading early-phase studies, acting as medical monitor, contributing to regulatory

Qualificações

• MD (or equivalent) with clinical training in oncology, immuno-oncology, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years in life sciences with oncology-focused medical oversight.
• Experience with antibody-drug conjugates or targeted biologics preferred.
• Proven track record in clinical drug development and trial design/execution.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement clinical development strategy and target product profile for assigned program(s).
• Lead design, initiation, and execution of early-phase clinical studies and dose-escalation strategies.
• Act as medical monitor ensuring subject safety, high-quality data, and regulatory compliance (GCP).
• Interpret and communicate emerging data to internal/external stakeholders and contribute to reports/publications.
• Contribute clinical content for regulatory submissions (IND/CTA filings, amendments, briefing documents).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (nonclinical, translational, clinical operations, regulatory, PM, CMC).
• Build relationships with key opinion leaders and investigators to inform study design.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Clinical drug development

Analytical & communication skills

Formação académica

MD (or equivalent)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Crescent Biopharma's vision is to build a world leading oncology company bringing the next wave of therapies for cancer patients. The Company's clinical-stage pipeline includes its lead program, a PD-1 x VEGF bispecific antibody, as well as novel antibody-drug conjugates. By leveraging multiple modalities and established targets, Crescent aims to rapidly advance potentially transformative therapiesas single agentsand as part of combination regimens to treat a range of solid tumors. For more information, visit www.crescentbiopharma.com and follow the Company on LinkedIn and X.

We are seeking a Medical Lead to provide clinical leadership for one or more programs from preclinical through clinical development. You will own the medical strategy, lead study design and execution, and serve as the clinical face of the program with investigators, partners, and internal teams. This is a hands-on role suited for someone who thrives in a dynamic startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the clinical development strategy and target product profile for assigned program(s).
• Lead the design, initiation, and execution of early-phase clinical studies, including protocol and investigator brochure development, endpoint selection, and dose-escalation strategies.
• Serve as the medical monitor of ongoing studies, ensuring subject safety, high-quality data collection, and adherence to GCP and regulatory standards.
• Interpret and communicate emerging data across internal and external stakeholders, contributing to clinical study reports, publications, and presentations.
• Contribute clinical content for regulatory submissions, including IND/CTA filings, amendments, and briefing documents; support interactions with health authorities.
• Partner closely with cross-functional colleagues in nonclinical, translational, clinical operations, regulatory, program management and CMC to align program objectives and milestones.
• Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders, clinical investigators, and partners to inform study design and program direction.

Education & Experience

• MD (or equivalent) with clinical training in oncology, immuno-oncology, or a related medical specialty.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in the life sciences industry, including substantial oncology-focused medical oversight responsibilities.
• Hands-on experience in biotech environment with antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) or other targeted biologic therapies and preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical drug development, with deep understanding of trial design, execution, and data interpretation in biotech or biopharma settings.
• Proven track record authoring clinical trial documents (protocols, IBs, CSRs) and contributing to regulatory submissions (IND, CTA, amendments, briefing books).
• Strong knowledge of regulatory agency guidelines (FDA, EMA, ICH-GCP) and experience supporting GCP audits or regulatory inspections related to clinical trial conduct.
• Exceptional analytical and communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Recognized for strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and relationship-building skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and adaptable, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and execution in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to join a mission-driven team where you'll contribute to impactful work, take on varied responsibilities, and grow quickly in a dynamic environment.
• Competitive compensation, including base salary, performance bonus, and equity.
• 100% employer-paid benefits package.
• Flexible PTO.
• Two, one-week company-wide shutdowns each year.
• A commitment to your professional development, with access to resources, mentorship, and growth opportunities.

$330,000 - $365,000 a year

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

The final salary offered will depend on several factors, which may include, but is not limited to relevant years of experience, educational background, and geography. Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability. Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company's savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company's long-term incentive program. Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation - Unlimited PTO; Sick time - 10 days per calendar year; Holiday pay, including two Company shut downs; Parental Leave - 16 weeks within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child; FMLA; Military Leave. Additional information can be found - https://www.crescentbiopharma.com/careers/#benefits

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