Medical Director, Pivotal Oncology Trials

Summit Strategic Search; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 300,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work in New Jersey

25% target annual cash bonus

Long-term incentive awards

Job summary

Summit Strategic Search is seeking a Medical Director to lead pivotal oncology trials from concept to patient. Based in Central New Jersey with a hybrid schedule, you will own the science, investigator relationships, and emerging data for registration-directed studies.

The role requires an MD with 3+ years in oncology (6+ for senior) and a proven track record as a Medical Officer for clinical trials, plus strong matrix‑leadership and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• MD (or equivalent) with board certification not required.
• At least 3 years direct oncology industry experience (6+ for Senior).
• Deep solid tumor oncology knowledge; antibody-drug conjugate or checkpoint inhibitors a plus.
• Experience as Medical Officer for a clinical trial.
• Strong ability to lead in a matrixed organization and communicate across levels.

Responsibilities

• Direct study design, protocol development, and execution for pivotal cancer studies as the accountable Medical Director.
• Contribute to the overall medical strategy of assigned clinical development program(s) and the broader product pipeline.
• Act as Study Lead and, when needed, represent the program or disease area internally and externally.
• Oversee patient safety and support signal detection in partnership with the Safety physician.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and plan publication and clinical communication strategies.

Skills

Medical leadership

Oncology experience

Stakeholder engagement

Education

MD

Job description

Summit Strategic Search is seeking a Medical Director to lead pivotal oncology trials from concept to patient. Based in Central New Jersey with a hybrid schedule, you will own the science, investigator relationships, and emerging data for registration-directed studies.

The role requires an MD with 3+ years in oncology (6+ for senior) and a proven track record as a Medical Officer for clinical trials, plus strong matrix‑leadership and cross‑functional collaboration skills.