Distinguished Scientist, Clinical Research, Thoracic Malignancies (Oncology)

Location: Hybrid role available in Rahway, New Jersey; Boston, Massachusetts; or Upper Gwynedd, Pennsylvania, United States. US and Puerto Rico residents only. Travel required approximately 25% of the time.

Base salary: $310,900–$489,400 annually for the primary location; annual bonus and long-term incentive may also apply.

Company

hirify.global develops medicines and conducts clinical development programs that generate safety and efficacy data for regulatory approval of new drugs and indications.

What you will do

• Lead the Oncology Global Clinical Development Product Development Team for thoracic malignancies.
• Direct the full clinical development cycle, including strategy, study design, initiation, execution, monitoring, analysis, regulatory reporting, publications, and presentations.
• Evaluate preclinical and translational research to develop early clinical plans and Investigational New Drug applications.
• Manage clinical trials and supervise clinical teams, including Directors and Senior Directors where applicable.
• Collaborate with experts in commercialization, regulatory affairs, statistics, medical affairs, and manufacturing.
• Build relationships with clinical investigators, support external research collaborations, and prepare development documents, presentations, budgets, and position papers.

Requirements

• M.D. or M.D./Ph.D.
• Industry experience in thoracic oncology.
• At least 3 years of clinical medicine experience.
• At least 5 years of industry experience in drug development.
• Demonstrated scientific scholarship and achievement.
• Proven clinical medicine track record and a biomedical research background.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Knowledge of clinical development, clinical judgment, clinical research, clinical trial planning, clinical trials, drug development, oncology, pulmonology, regulatory requirements, medical research, scientific research, and scientific leadership.

Nice to have

• Board certification or eligibility in oncology and/or hematology.
• Prior specific clinical research experience and publications.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and other insurance benefits for employees and families.
• Retirement benefits including a 401(k).
• Paid holidays, vacation, compassionate leave, and sick days.
• Inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and collaborative problem-solving.

Hiring process

• Applications are submitted through the hirify.global careers site; current employees and contingent workers use the designated internal application routes.
• Accommodation support is available during the hiring process for US and Puerto Rico residents.