Senior Medical Director - Oncology

About the role

This is a strategic, senior‑level physician‑scientist role, owning late‑stage oncology development programs end‑to‑end — from clinical strategy through regulatory submission. The team needs someone who can set direction, lead cross‑functional teams, and engage Health Authorities with confidence, not a pure study executor. Late‑stage (Phase 2/3) program leadership is the top priority for this opening.

Responsibilities

• Own a Clinical Development Plan (CDP) as the responsible clinical lead for a program — not just execute studies.
• Lead or support studies across the full Phase 1‑3 development continuum, with a focus on late‑stage programs.
• Prepare for and present to Health Authorities (FDA/EMA).
• Coordinate resources and provide strategic direction across a program, including managing junior team members.
• Interpret and apply translational/biomarker data to development decisions.
• Mentor junior Medical Directors and help shape team culture.

Requirements

• MD required (mandatory).
• Strong oncology expertise, ideally solid tumors; hematology a plus.
• Minimum 5 years’ industry clinical R&D experience at pharma/biotech.
• Experience leading or supporting studies across the full Phase 1‑3 continuum.
• Demonstrated contribution to registration‑enabling activities and Health Authority interactions.
• Ability to work across global, matrixed teams.
• ICH‑GCP/FDA/EMA regulatory fluency.
• End‑to‑end development experience in a big biotech or big pharma environment.