Medical directors of Oncology Clinical Research

TANNER & ASSOC INC; Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, San Francisco (NJ, CA, UT, CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

TANNER & ASSOC INC is seeking Medical Directors of Oncology Clinical Research to lead innovative trials for major biotech companies. Candidates should possess an M.D. or PhD & have at least 5 years of relevant drug development experience. The role emphasizes trial design, implementation, and analysis, aiming to enhance strategic oncology programs globally.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of drug development experience required.
• Prior experience in clinical trials within oncology preferred.
• M.D. or PhD, PharmD with relevant specialization.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Phase I-III clinical trials.
• Oversee all aspects of key clinical trials as Medical Monitor.
• Analyze data and communicate results effectively.

Skills

Drug Development Experience

Clinical Trials

Oncology Knowledge

Problem Solving

Excellent Communication

Education

M.D. with Board Certification in Hematology/Oncology

PhD or PharmD

Job description

Medical Directors of Oncology Clinical Research

Tanner and Associates is recruiting several Medical Directors of Oncology Clinical Research for major biotech companies located in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Salt Lake, and New Jersey. Candidates can be based in any of these locations.

Requirements:

Major biotech companies are seeking Medical Directors/Clinical Scientists with drug development experience to join their Oncology programs. Candidates should have an M.D. with board certification or eligibility in hematology/oncology, or a PhD, PharmD with at least 5 years of drug development experience. Prior experience in clinical trials within oncology is preferred. Candidates must be comfortable proactively solving issues and working independently.

Responsibilities primarily focus on the design, implementation, analysis, and interpretation of clinical trials from Phase I-III. The candidate will contribute significantly to the strategic direction of the Oncology programs, including clinical trial design, implementation, analysis, and dissemination of results. Additionally, the candidate will build and maintain excellent relationships with external parties such as clinical investigators, regulatory authorities, government institutions (e.g., NCI), and collaborating companies.

Responsibilities:

Design:

• Design of clinical experiments, including drafting protocol summaries and providing clinical input for protocol development.
• Develop initial clinical designs for future trials, collaborating with research, translational oncology, biostatistics, clinical operations, regulatory, and pharmacology teams, and presenting at Therapeutic Development Team meetings.
• Serve as a key member of the Clinical SubTeam, providing significant input into clinical development and strategy.

Implementation:

• As Medical Monitor, oversee all aspects of key clinical trials in accordance with ICH/GCP guidelines.
• Partner with Data Management for CRF design, tables, listings, figures, and data quality plans.
• Perform medical monitoring of Phase I-III trials, acting as the primary Clinical Science contact on Protocol Execution Teams, and liaising with clinical operations and CROs.
• Conduct regular clinical reviews of trial listings and collaborate with clinical operations and safety teams to develop safety monitoring plans.

Analysis and Interpretation:

• Analyze interim and final data, interpret results, and communicate findings verbally and in writing within and outside the company.
• Demonstrate excellent technical understanding of oncology and the clinical trial process, including the role of the Medical Monitor and compliance requirements.
• Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills.