Senior Director, Clinical Research-Program Executive-Oncology

Scorpion Therapeutics; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Vir Biotechnology seeks a Senior Director, Clinical Research Oncology Program Executive to shape development and strategic planning of oncology programs. You will lead cross-functional teams, align stakeholders, and drive integrated development plans across translational strategies and external collaborations.

Reporting to executive leadership, you will advance late-stage programs toward pivotal milestones and regulatory submissions while mentoring teams and representing programs at senior

Qualifications

• MD or PhD in Oncology or Hematology-Oncology; board-certified preferred.
• 15+ years in biotech/pharma with extensive oncology drug development experience.
• Proven cross-functional leadership in matrix environments.
• Experience guiding programs through inflection points.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive program vision for oncology programs.
• Oversee cross-functional teams and align stakeholders across functions.
• Interface with executive leadership and represent programs at senior forums.
• Develop integrated development plans and translational strategies.
• Foster external collaborations to advance programs.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic program planning

Regulatory strategy

Executive stakeholder management

Education

MD or PhD in Oncology or Hematology-Oncology

Job description

Role

Senior Director, Clinical Research Oncology Program Executive, leading the development and strategic planning of one or more oncology programs within Vir Biotechnology.

Responsibilities

Define and drive program vision, oversee cross-functional teams, align stakeholders, manage resources and budgets, and ensure regulatory and clinical milestones are achieved. Act as a key interface with executive leadership, representing programs at senior forums, and mentoring team members. Responsible for integrated development plans, translational strategies, and external collaborations.

Qualifications

MD or PhD (board-certified in Oncology or Hematology-Oncology preferred), 15+ years of biotech/pharma experience with extensive oncology drug development expertise, proven cross-functional leadership in matrix environments, and experience guiding programs through critical inflection points.

High-Value

Oncology, biologics or small molecules, late-stage development (proof of concept, pivotal, regulatory submission), international collaboration, and cross-disciplinary integration including clinical, regulatory, and commercial functions.

WorkSetup

Onsite in San Francisco with at least 3 days per week in-office, requiring domestic and international travel.