Senior Oncology Clinical Development Lead

Jobtailor; Maryland; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior leader in clinical development, specializing in oncology, to drive study concepts, protocols, and governance across global programs. The role requires deep regulatory knowledge, GCP expertise, and a track record of leading complex drug development efforts.

The successful candidate will own clinical rationale, coordinate cross-functional teams, and mentor staff while ensuring alignment with safety and regulatory expectations in a global context.

Qualifications

• PharmD, Ph.D. or MD degree required.
• 7+ years of industry or academic drug development experience.
• Oncology experience highly preferred.
• Foundational knowledge of FDA and major country regulations.
• GCP and regulatory knowledge essential.
• Experience with protocol design, writing, and implementation.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience leading clinical reports and integrated summaries.

Responsibilities

• Convert program strategy into study concepts, protocols, forms, and shells.
• Own the clinical rationale and integrity of protocols and plan components.
• Deliver protocols and secure governance approvals.
• Lead study-level medical monitoring and safety reviews when applicable.
• Provide clinical input to feasibility questionnaires and country/site selection.
• Collaborate across global teams and time zones.
• Support regulatory submissions and health authority interactions.
• Mentor and develop junior team members and provide line management as appropriate.

Skills

Clinical development leadership

Regulatory knowledge

GCP knowledge

Medical monitoring

Study design

Data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Global trials

Stakeholder management

Education

PharmD

Ph.D. in Life Sciences

MD

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a senior leader in clinical development, specializing in oncology, to drive study concepts, protocols, and governance across global programs. The role requires deep regulatory knowledge, GCP expertise, and a track record of leading complex drug development efforts.

The successful candidate will own clinical rationale, coordinate cross-functional teams, and mentor staff while ensuring alignment with safety and regulatory expectations in a global context.