Senior Oncology Clinical Development Director

Exelixis; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 318,000 - 402,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Life insurance & disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Annual bonus program

Stock purchase plan

Long-term incentives

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Sick days

Job summary

Exelixis is seeking aSenior Clinical Lead to drive early and late-stage oncology trials in development. You will design protocols, monitor trials, and work with safety teams to ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance.

You will engage with investigators and key opinion leaders to advance therapeutic strategies. The role requires a strong background in oncology drug development, with hands-on experience in trial design, execution, and reporting.

Qualifications

• MD with board certification or eligibility in Oncology or Hematology/Oncology
• 8+ years of post-residency experience
• Drug development experience in biotech/pharma industry or academia
• Hands-on design, execution and reporting of controlled oncology trials
• Experience with molecular targeted or immunological oncology therapies
• Strong understanding of basic science relevant to oncology (biochemistry/immunology/genetics)

Responsibilities

• Design, prepare and initiate study protocols and documentation in line with plans, GCP and good clinical practice.
• Act as medical monitor for company-sponsored trials.
• Support project teams with therapeutic-area information.
• Collaborate with internal safety group to analyze and report safety data.
• Analyze and interpret clinical trial data and prepare reports for regulators/publishers.
• Interacts with key opinion leaders and investigators in relevant disease areas.
• Ensure alignment of development strategies for oncology products in development.
• Maintain up-to-date scientific and clinical knowledge in oncology.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Scientific communication

Clinical oversight

Project coordination

Time management

Education

MD with oncology/hematology board eligibility

Equivalent combo of education/experience

Job description

Exelixis is seeking aSenior Clinical Lead to drive early and late-stage oncology trials in development. You will design protocols, monitor trials, and work with safety teams to ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance.

You will engage with investigators and key opinion leaders to advance therapeutic strategies. The role requires a strong background in oncology drug development, with hands-on experience in trial design, execution, and reporting.