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Senior Medical Director

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Senior / Executive Medical Director, Clinical Development

I’m partnering with a highly innovative small biotech seeking a Senior or Executive Medical Director, Clinical Development to play a key leadership role in advancing their late-stage oncology pipeline.

This is a hands-on, strategic position offering significant visibility and impact within a nimble, science-driven organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute late-phase clinical development strategy

• Serve as the clinical lead for oncology programs

• Drive protocol development, study oversight, and data interpretation

• Partner cross-functionally with regulatory, translational, and commercial teams

• Represent the program externally with KOLs, investigators, and regulators

Ideal Profile:

• MD required, board certification in oncology strongly preferred

• ADC experience strongly preferred

• Late-phase (Ph II/III) development leadership

• Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a lean biotech setting

• Proven regulatory interaction experience

This is an opportunity to shape clinical strategy and directly influence the trajectory of promising oncology programs in an entrepreneurial environment.

If you’re interested in learning more, or know someone who could be a strong fit, please reach out for a confidential discussion: View email address on click.appcast.io

Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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