Lead Medical Director, Product Development, Hematology

Genentech, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 234,000 - 434,000; Full time

Job summary

Genentech, Inc. is seeking a Lead Medical Director to shape Clinical Development Strategy (CDP) for assigned oncology/hematology programs.

You will lead or contribute to Phase II–III planning and ensure alignment with regulatory timelines, science input, and cross-functional teams. You will oversee data analytics, scientific writing, and publication plans, while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including CST and regulatory partners, in a fast-paced, on-site SF Bay Area

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-grad clinical/scientific research and/or clinical trial experience.
• 3+ years of medical monitoring experience in life sciences.
• 2+ years engaging with clinical sites, PIs, and KOLs.
• Experience in late-stage (Phase II–III) drug development.
• Experience contributing to regulatory submissions and scientific documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of the Clinical Development Plan (CDP) for assigned molecule(s)/indication(s).
• Collaborate with internal/external partners and multidisciplinary teams across functions.
• Participate in meetings to provide clinical input for early development and review Phase I/II protocols.
• Lead or contribute to strategic CD planning and alignment with CD strategy and LCP.
• Contribute to regulatory filings and other regulatory documentation with CST and partners.

Skills

Clinical trial experience

Medical monitoring

KOL engagement

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Education

MD/PhD in Oncology & Hematology

Board Certified/Board Eligible

Job description

The Position

Roche’s Clinical Development organization is structured by therapeutic area and is responsible for developing and executing the late development (Phase II – III) clinical strategies and plans that deliver medically-differentiated therapies that provide meaningful improvement to patients.

The Lead Medical Director leads or makes major contributions to development of the Clinical Development (CD) strategy and plan and is responsible for effective and efficient execution for the assigned molecule(s)/indication(s).

• You will support the development and implementation of the Clinical Development Plan (CDP) for assigned molecule(s)/indication(s); gathering and analyzing data and information necessary to create the CD plan.
• You will collaborate with a variety of internal/external partners & stakeholders, as well as multidisciplinary internal groups, including business development, research, commercial, legal, etc.
• You may participate in meetings, reviews, discussions and other interactions regarding early development/Phase I studies to provide clinical science input & guidance; including reviewing and providing late stage input to Phase I & II protocols.
• You have a demonstrated understanding of Phase II - III drug development.
• You will take an active role with other CST members, regulatory and other internal partners/stakeholders in the completion and submission of regulatory filings and other regulatory documentation. Provides clinical science information and input for regulatory submissions and other regulatory processes.
• You will be responsible to ensure strategic and operational alignment of the CDP with the relevant CD strategy, strategic and annual LCP; you will work with other CST members and relevant sub-teams to develop CDP components (e.g., analytics/data strategy, KOL development, publications strategy, etc.)

This position is based on-site in San Francisco, CA (US). Relocation support will be provided for this position.

Who You Are:
(Required)

• You are a Board Certified/Board Eligible (or its equivalent) MD (MBBS), MD(MBBS)/PhD physician in Oncology & Hematology
• You have 5+ years of post-grad relevant clinical/scientific research and/or clinical trial experience
• You have 3 or more years of experience in biopharmaceutical clinical development with experience in late stage drug development.
• You have 3+ years of medical monitoring experience within the life sciences space; you are able to support the senior team members with this responsibility.
• You have 2+ years of experience engaging with clinical sites, PIs, KOLs etc
• You have a solid understanding of Phase II – III drug development (e.g trials across different stages of development, or formal education/qualifications in pharmaceutical medicine or drug development); have made significant contributions to an organization’s drug development (whether at Roche or another organization); have identified and created clinical development strategies that have led to label-enabling outcomes
• You have demonstrated the ability to foster and promote a highly productive and inclusive team-based culture in fast-paced clinical and/or research settings
• You have significant experience working with the principles and techniques of data analysis, interpretation and clinical relevance, and demonstrated experience in scientific writing (e.g. manuscripts, grants, scientific protocols, health authority documents)
• You have demonstrated communication skills in both long-form scientific presentation and short-form communication of complex scientific topics
  

Preferred:

• Your disease area of focus is Lymphoma.
• You have strong interpersonal skills: Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication and influencing skills: have built and cultivated important relationships both inside an organization and externally
• You have the ability to collaborate with relevant team members to measure and monitor study progress against objectives and plans, including any variances, and proactively communicate any issues, challenges and potential strategies to resolve
• You have demonstrated experience working with various clinical trial designs, including outcome trials.
• You have sound knowledge of the pharma/biotech industry, the multiple functions and roles involved in the drug development process.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of San Francisco, CA $233,500 - $433,600. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.

This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

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