Clinical Development Medical Director, Oncology

Pfizer Pfizer · Pharma · New York, NY

This role provides Clinical Development leadership and expertise on clinical trials within the oncology program, overseeing design, conduct, and analysis. It involves close collaboration with various functions like regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, biostatistics, and medical affairs to ensure adherence to scientific, ethical, and regulatory standards. The medical director also offers medical expertise to clinical operations, investigators, and external stakeholders, including health authorities and patient advocacy groups. Responsibilities include study-level clinical development leadership, medical monitoring, peer-to-peer interactions with investigators, and serving as a point of contact for clinical issues. The role also involves contributing to clinical trial and regulatory documents, interpreting clinical data, and staying updated on the latest developments in the field.

What you'd actually do

  1. Collaborate with Clinical Scientist(s) to provide clinical leadership across 2-3 study team(s) that is scientifically rigorous and aligns with company objectives.
  2. Conduct medical monitoring activities including eligibility assessment, data review and safety monitoring.
  3. Lead peer-to-peer interactions with investigators.
  4. Serve as the point of contact for clinical issues between the study team, investigators, ethics committees, steering committees, and regulatory authorities.
  5. Lead and contribute to development and maintenance of clinical trial and regulatory documents, in collaboration with Clinical Scientist and the cross-functional team.

Skills

Required

  • Medical degree
  • Clinical Development experience
  • Industry experience

Nice to have

  • Late-stage clinical development experience
  • Thoracic experience
  • Board certified/eligible in oncology or equivalent

What the JD emphasized

  • Medical degree Required
  • Clinical Development experience required
  • 2-5 years industry experience required