Medical Director

Compass Therapeutics; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Equity participation

6% 401(k) company match

Parking

Commuter reimbursement

Summer Fridays

Winter shutdown week

Job summary

Compass Therapeutics, Inc. in Boston, MA, is seeking a Medical Director to lead medical and clinical initiatives, reporting to the CMO.

The role requires deep oncology drug development experience across early to late-stage assets and collaboration with CROs and internal teams. This on-site position at Brighton, MA expects four days per week in the office, fostering cross-functional partnerships with Clinical Operations, Regulatory, and Translational Research to advance our pipeline toward

Qualifications

• MD with oncology/immune-oncology focus and relevant medical specialty
• 5+ years in life sciences industry with oncology medical oversight
• Clinical drug development experience and knowledge of clinical trials execution

Responsibilities

• Ensure medical goals align with corporate milestones and quality standards
• Lead clinical research activities to support product approval and manage stakeholders
• Oversee CRO relationships to ensure patient safety and GCP compliance
• Monitor oncology trials, mitigate risks, and adjust study protocols as needed
• Oversee data management, safety reviews, regulatory compliance, and medical cleaning
• Collaborate with Clinical Operations on study start-up and site initiation
• Maintain relationships with Executive Leadership, Clinical leadership, and key colleagues across departments
• Develop external relationships with KOLs and investigators
• Evaluate trial data for efficacy and safety signals
• Apply medical expertise to resolve study issues and maintain industry-leading knowledge
• Maintain ethical standards and regulatory compliance across all activities

Skills

Oncology expertise

Regulatory knowledge

Executive communication

Mentoring junior leaders

Education

MD degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Compass Therapeutics, Inc. was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. We are an oncology-focused biopharmaceutical company discovering and developing proprietary antibody-based therapeutics to treat multiple diseases. Our robust pipeline currently includes four clinical assets that span all phases of studies and include novel mechanisms of action and first-in-class or best-in-class potential across multiple tumor types. Our lead clinical-stage asset, tovecimig, has completed a randomized, late-stage biliary tract cancer study and we are preparing for a BLA submission. We are now at an exciting inflection point as we build out a commercial organization to support our first product launch. This is a unique and pivotal moment to join us and help make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives. For more information, visit www.compasstherapeutics.com.

Position Overview:

Our Medical team__is seeking a hands-on Medical Director reporting directly to our Chief Medical Officer. The Medical Director will own and lead a variety of key medical and clinical initiatives, as well as collaborating with functions throughout the organization. The ideal candidate will have deep medical experience and a track‑record of successful drug development for early to late clinical-stage oncology assets, ideally spanning multiple indications and modalities, including antibodies.

This position is on‑site at our office in Brighton, MA with an expectation of 4 days/week in the office.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that Compass corporate and Medical goals are on track to reach milestones within established timelines, while delivering within applicable quality and regulatory standards
• Execute successful clinical research activities according to the strategic plan to support product approval, including the management of internal and external stakeholders and partners
• Lead our relationships with various Clinical Research Organizations (CRO) and other key clinical vendors, ensuring quality, patient safety, and compliance with GCP standards
• Monitor oncology-based clinical trials to achieve milestones within established timelines, identify and mitigate risks, and make necessary adjustments to study protocols
• Oversee data management, safety, database review and medical cleaning, regulatory compliance, and related activities
• Partner with Clinical Operations on study start‑up and site initiation, including site initiation visits (SIVs)
• Collaborate cross-functionally and maintain productive relationships with the Executive Leadership Team, Clinical leadership, and key colleagues in the execution of clinical research activities, specifically Heads of Clinical Operations, CMC, and Translational Research
• Develop and maintain strong external relationships, especially with KOLs and Study Investigators
• Evaluate clinical trial data required to determine potential efficacy, safety profile, and other key clinical indicators
• Utilize scientific/medical expertise and problem‑solving skills to resolve study related issues as they arise
• Maintain a high level of clinical and scientific expertise in oncology by reviewing literature, attending scientific conferences, and through relationships with KOLs, investigators, potential partners, and internal stakeholders
• Maintain ethical standards of the highest level and have the knowledge and ability to comply with all relevant ethical, regulatory, and legal standards

Qualifications:

• MD with experience in oncology, immune-oncology, or relevant medical specialty area
• 5+ years’ life sciences industry experience, with strong oncology medical oversight experience
• Clinical drug development industry experience required, with significant knowledge and experience in the execution of clinical trials
• Deep knowledge and expertise in Oncology, and understanding of cross-functional teams
• Thorough understanding of applicable regulatory agency guidelines to ensure the appropriate conduct of clinical studies, oversee all activities leading to internal cGCP audits and regulatory inspections related to clinical trial conduct
• Exemplary written and verbal business communication skills, including executive presence
• Advanced working knowledge of FDA and all required regulatory guidelines
• Self‑motivated, analytical, meticulous, flexible and eager to take on new tasks
• Ability to collaborate in a fast‑paced team‑oriented environment, desire to mentor junior leaders and clinical employees is preferred
• Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant tools

Base Salary Range in Job Post

$250,000—$400,000 USD

Compass provides employees with a comprehensive and market‑leading compensation and benefits package. Our compensation package includes a base salary, discretionary bonus, and meaningful equity participation for every employee. Our innovative benefits offerings support holistic employee health and wellness - from subsidized medical, dental and vision premiums to health reimbursement arrangement, flexible spending accounts, gym membership, employee assistance program, life insurance, and much more. We also offer 401(k) and Roth 401(k) programs with a 6% company match. Additional benefits include company parking, commuter reimbursement, and substantial vacation and leave policies, including summer Fridays, and a winter shut down week.

Beyond traditional benefits, we invest in the growth and development of our teams and individuals through programs such as company-wide training, tuition and training reimbursement, recognition awards, and comprehensive performance management. With our Compass Culture Committee, we grow and preserve our culture through: events that build camaraderie and celebrate wins both large and small, diverse employee-driven initiatives, participation in charitable causes, and other programs that align with our values.