Medical Director

Vivid Resourcing; Raleigh, Durham (NC, NC); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Long-term equity incentives

Generous PTO and flexible hybrid working model

Job summary

A biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Medical Director for Clinical Development in Oncology. The position involves leading oncology clinical trials, providing medical and scientific guidance, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates should hold an MD or equivalent with significant experience in oncology clinical trials. This role offers a hybrid work model, annual performance bonuses, and long-term equity incentives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in clinical development within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Proven track record in oncology clinical trials.
• Experience in regulatory interactions with FDA and EMA.

Responsibilities

• Serve as medical lead for oncology clinical trials, ensuring scientific integrity.
• Provide medical monitoring for ongoing studies and oversee safety evaluations.
• Collaborate with clinical operations on project timelines and compliance.

Skills

Oncology clinical trials

GCP and ICH guidelines

Regulatory interactions

Leadership and communication skills

Education

MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree

Board certification in Oncology or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Medical Director – Clinical Development (Oncology)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Industry: Pharmaceutical / Biotech – Oncology

Location: Hybrid role with 2–3 days onsite per week in the Raleigh-Durham area.

About the Company

Our client is an innovative biopharmaceutical company committed to developing breakthrough oncology therapies that address unmet patient needs. With a strong clinical pipeline and a collaborative research culture, they are expanding their Clinical Development team to support ongoing and upcoming oncology trials.

Position Overview

As a Medical Director – Clinical Development (Oncology), you will provide medical and scientific leadership for clinical programs across early- and late-phase oncology trials. You’ll play a key role in study design, execution, medical monitoring, data interpretation, and regulatory interactions, working cross-functionally with clinical operations, biostatistics, pharmacovigilance, and regulatory affairs.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as medical lead for oncology clinical trials (Phase I–III), ensuring scientific and clinical integrity of study protocols and execution.
• Author and review clinical development plans, protocols, investigator brochures, and regulatory submissions (IND, NDA, BLA).
• Provide medical monitoring for ongoing studies, including safety oversight, adverse event evaluation, and data review.
• Partner with clinical operations and project management to ensure timelines, quality, and compliance with GCP/ICH guidelines.
• Collaborate with biostatistics and data management on analysis plans and interpretation of clinical data.
• Contribute to regulatory strategy and participate in meetings with FDA and other health authorities.
• Support publication strategy and present clinical data at internal and external scientific meetings.
• Provide medical/scientific guidance to cross-functional project teams and external investigators.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree (oncology, hematology, or related specialty preferred).
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in clinical development within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Proven track record in oncology clinical trials (early- or late-stage).
• Strong understanding of GCP, ICH guidelines, and US regulatory environment.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Board certification in Oncology, Hematology, or related discipline.
• Experience in regulatory interactions (FDA, EMA, etc.).
• Experience in both early-phase and pivotal studies.
• Annual performance bonus and long-term equity incentives.
• Generous PTO and flexible hybrid working model.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Science
• Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research

Benefits

• Annual performance bonus
• Long-term equity incentives
• Generous PTO and flexible hybrid working model