Senior Medical Director, Clinical Development

EPM Scientific; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 280,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotech firm in New York is seeking a Sr. Medical Director of Clinical Development. This pivotal role involves leading early-stage clinical trials, collaborating across various teams, and ensuring high-quality execution of clinical protocols. The ideal candidate will hold an MD with a fellowship in Oncology. This hybrid position allows for flexible working arrangements while contributing to groundbreaking developments in immuno-oncology.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead early‑stage clinical development trials, including assessment of safety and efficacy data.
• Collaborate with biomarker, discovery, and translational research teams.
• Interpret study data and reports, prepare high‑quality presentations.
• Contribute to program‑level strategy discussions.
• Work closely with various functions for cross‑functional execution.
• Build relationships with investigators and key opinion leaders.
• Ensure high‑quality execution of clinical protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians to develop study protocols.

Education

Medical degree (MD) with fellowship in Oncology

Job description

Sr. Medical Director Clinical Development

Northern New Jersey (Hybrid 3x per week on-site)

Compensation: $280,000-330,000 + Bonus + Equity

An industry-leading biotech with a proprietary discovery platform and a proven leadership team behind one of the most transformative immuno-oncology approvals is looking for a Sr. Medical Director Clinical Development. The company boasts a robust pipeline with multiple late-stage programs and over 10 additional indications, spanning oncology, neurology, and immunology. Backed by top-tier investors and a multi-year cash runway, they are well-positioned for rapid growth and significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and lead early‑stage clinical development trials, including assessment of safety and efficacy data, medical monitoring, and other clinical study activities.
• Collaborate with biomarker, discovery, and translational research teams to integrate scientific insights into clinical development.
• Interpret study data and reports, and prepare high‑quality written and oral presentations of research findings.
• Contribute to program‑level strategy discussions within Eikon's therapeutic focus areas.
• Work closely with Clinical Science, discovery, translational, biomarker research, toxicology, clinical pharmacology, drug safety, regulatory, Global Clinical Operations, and supporting functions to ensure seamless cross‑functional execution.
• Build strong working relationships with external investigators, key opinion leaders, and alliance partners.
• Partner with Data Management, Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, and Regulatory to ensure strategic, coordinated, and high‑quality execution of clinical protocols.
• Collaborate with study physicians and clinical scientists to develop rigorous study protocols and ensure consistent processes and standards across programs.
• Support responses to protocol‑related questions from health authorities and ethics committees in coordination with functional partners.

Ideal Candidate

• Medical degree (MD) with fellowship in Oncology.