Senior Medical Director, Oncology Clinical Development

Kite Pharma; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 255,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

Kite Pharma, based in Santa Monica, CA, seeks a Senior Medical Director to lead oncology clinical development from early phases to registration planning. You will influence strategy, oversee multiple studies and partner across functions to align with corporate goals.

You will mentor physicians, drive regulatory engagements, and collaborate with R&D, Clinical Operations and Safety to reach milestones while maintaining high standards for patient safety and data integrity.

Qualifications

• MD/DO with 6+ years of clinical, scientific and/or drug development experience.
• Board-certified in Hematology/Oncology is preferred.
• Strong track record leading oncology drug development programs and regulatory submissions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical development strategy for oncology programs from IND-enabling activities through early development milestones.
• Provide clinical oversight across studies ensuring participant safety and data integrity.
• Lead cross-functional teams to design and execute development plans and studies.
• Author and review protocols, investigator brochures, study reports and regulatory documents.
• Lead regulatory interactions and submissions, including INDs and health authority meetings.
• Collaborate with R&D, Translational Sciences, Clinical Operations, Safety and Regulatory teams to advance programs.
• Build relationships with investigators and key opinion leaders.
• Present data to governance committees, health authorities, conferences, and investigator meetings.
• Mentor junior physicians and contribute to portfolio strategy and business development.

Skills

Medical leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory interactions

Scientific publications

Mentoring physicians

Education

MD/DO

Board certification in Hematology/Oncology

Job description

Kite Pharma, based in Santa Monica, CA, seeks a Senior Medical Director to lead oncology clinical development from early phases to registration planning. You will influence strategy, oversee multiple studies and partner across functions to align with corporate goals.

You will mentor physicians, drive regulatory engagements, and collaborate with R&D, Clinical Operations and Safety to reach milestones while maintaining high standards for patient safety and data integrity.