Medical Director, Global Clinical Development Oncology

Millipore Corporation; Billerica (MA); Hybrid; USD 201,000 - 301,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Retirement contributions

Perquisites

Job summary

EMD Serono in Billerica, MA is seeking a Medical Director for Global Clinical Development Oncology to provide clinical and scientific leadership across oncology programs, including targeted therapies and ADCs. The role involves cross-functional collaboration and oversight from early to late-phase trials, with emphasis on regulatory submissions and Health Authority interactions.

The position is onsite/hybrid in the Boston area, requiring MD with substantial industry experience in clinical R&D.

Qualifications

• MD with expertise in clinical drug development.
• Experience in oncology.
• Industry experience in clinical R&D within pharma/biotech.
• Experience across Phase 1 through Phase III.
• Proficient in regulatory submissions and Health Authority interactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned clinical studies from Phase 1 through Phase III and support registration-enabling activities.
• Integrate clinical, translational, biomarker, and emerging data to influence indication and dose strategy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Global Project Teams and Program Leadership.
• Support study design, patient selection, and indication prioritization.
• Review safety and efficacy data to inform development decisions; author key clinical/regulatory documents.

Skills

Oncology expertise

Clinical drug development

Regulatory submissions

Cross-functional collaboration

Study design & management

Data integration biomarker

English communication

Education

MD in Medicine

Job description

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join EMD Serono.

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That’s why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us. United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role: As a Medical Director in Global Clinical Development Oncology, you will provide clinical and scientific leadership for development programs in oncology, ideally with experience in targeted therapies, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), and/or immuno-oncology. Next to experience with drug development for solid tumors, experience with hematology/hematologic oncology is viewed favorably.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead assigned clinical studies and contribute to broader program strategy across the development continuum, from Phase 1 through Phase III, including support for registration-enabling activities, regulatory submissions, and Health Authority interactions.
• Integrate clinical, translational, biomarker, and emerging data to support indication strategy, patient selection, dose strategy, and key development decisions.
• Operate as a core member of cross-functional teams and the Global Project Team, partnering closely with Program Leadership and Management, Translational Medicine, Biostatistics, Clinical Pharmacology, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Operations, Safety, and Medical Writing.
• Support study design, dose strategy, patient selection, and indication prioritization.
• Integrate clinical, translational, and biomarker data into development decisions.
• Provide medical monitoring and clinical oversight for assigned studies
• Review and interpret safety and efficacy data to support study decisions
• Author and contribute to key clinical and regulatory documents, including protocols, investigator brochures, clinical study reports, briefing books, submission documents, and dossiers
• Contribute to registration-enabling activities and regulatory submissions
• Support interactions with Health Authorities and internal governance bodies
• Drive execution of deliverables across global teams and timelines
• Contribute to a high-performing, collaborative matrix environment.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications: MD with expertise in clinical drug development Required expertise in Oncology Minimum 3 years of industry experience in clinical R&D within pharma/biotech Experience supporting or leading clinical studies across Phase 1 through Phase III Experience contributing to clinical development strategy, regulatory submissions, and registration-enabling activities Familiarity with clinical dossiers, regulatory documentation, and Health Authority interactions Demonstrated ability to integrate translational and biomarker data into clinical development decisions Experience working in cross-functional, matrixed, and international teams Familiarity with ICH-GCP, FDA and/or EMA expectations, and clinical trial regulations Strong written and verbal communication skills in English Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate across time zones in an office-based environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in targeted therapies, ADCs, immuno-oncology, and/or hematology/hematologic oncology Experience across early and late clinical development Experience contributing to study designs that support potential registration pathways Experience with precision medicine, and/or biomarker-driven development Strong project leadership skills with a track record of driving timelines and decision points Board certification in Medical Oncology/Hematology or relevant subspecialty.

Key Competencies

Strong clinical judgment in oncology Scientific and analytical rigor Ability to translate complex clinical, translational, and biomarker findings into development strategy Effective cross-functional collaboration; team player mentality Clear and concise communication Ownership, accountability, and execution focus Comfort working in a fast-paced, global matrix organization

Location: Billerica, MA, USA; Onsite (Hybrid) Travel: < 20%; International and Domestic Pay range for this position: $200,800.00 - $301,300.00 The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites.

What we offer:

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!