Senior Director, Clinical Science, Thoracic Oncology (Hybrid)

Location: Hybrid; primary location in Rahway, New Jersey, United States. Additional locations are available. This opportunity is for residents of the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. No relocation; 10% travel required.

Salary: $210,400–$331,100 base salary per year for the primary location. Annual bonus and long-term incentive may apply.

Company

hirify.global is a pharmaceutical and biotechnology company developing medicines through clinical research and drug development.

What you will do

• Lead Clinical Science strategy across multiple thoracic oncology studies, programs, and assets.
• Apply expertise in disease biology, treatment landscapes, clinical endpoints, patient populations, and biomarkers to study planning and development decisions.
• Guide clinical data interpretation, medical data review, issue resolution, and integration of insights across studies and assets.
• Standardize Clinical Science practices, scientific approaches, deliverables, and data review principles across the portfolio.
• Contribute scientific perspectives to protocols, amendments, study design, portfolio reviews, governance discussions, and senior leadership meetings.
• Partner with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics, Data Management, Drug Safety, Pharmacovigilance, Translational Medicine, Medical Affairs, and other functions.

Requirements

• Advanced scientific or healthcare degree, such as a PhD or PharmD, with 8+ years of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, and/or medical field experience; or a master’s degree, preferably in life sciences, with 12+ years of relevant experience; or a bachelor’s degree, preferably in life sciences, with 15+ years of relevant experience.
• Significant experience in Clinical Development, Clinical Science, clinical drug development, or a related function within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Experience providing Clinical Science leadership across multiple studies, programs, or assets.
• Deep thoracic oncology expertise, including disease biology, current and emerging treatment landscapes, clinically relevant endpoints, and scientific considerations affecting development.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial design, clinical development strategy, clinical data review, and interpretation of oncology data.
• Experience contributing to disease-area strategy, portfolio discussions, or cross-program planning.
• Experience contributing to regulatory submissions, safety reviews, or health authority interactions.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams within a matrix environment and integrating information across studies and programs.
• Excellent communication, influence, executive presentation, people leadership, coaching, and scientific staff development skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement with a collaborative matrix environment.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and other insurance coverage for employees and families.
• Retirement benefits, including a 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, compassionate leave, and sick days.
• Inclusive environment emphasizing accountability, continuous learning, diverse perspectives, and high team performance.
• Flexible work arrangements and support for continuous improvement in scientific practices.