Medical Director, Clinical Development (Oncology)

TL;DR

Medical Director, Clinical Development (Oncology): Lead execution of oncology clinical programs with an accent on medical monitoring of active trials and developing clinical development strategy. Focus on designing study protocols, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and interfacing with regulators and stakeholders to advance cell therapy products.

Location: Remote in South San Francisco, CA with frequent travel to South San Francisco or Los Angeles offices. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Salary: $255,000–$335,000 per year

Company

Clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering allogeneic CAR T cell (AlloCAR T) therapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases.

What you will do

• Lead medical monitoring and study execution for oncology trials from pre-IND through late-stage development.
• Develop and drive clinical development strategy aligned with portfolio goals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on trial design, execution, analysis, and reporting.
• Define protocols, recommend sites/investigators, and manage interactions with regulators, CROs, and vendors.
• Interface with scientists, clinicians, and stakeholders to identify opportunities and optimize strategies.
• Represent the company at regulatory meetings and contribute to pipeline prioritization.

Requirements

• Medical Degree, residency, and fellowship in oncology with 5+ years post-graduate experience in biotech/pharma (industry preferred).
• Experience in hematology/oncology required; cell therapy highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of oncology drug development, IND/CTA filing, GxP (GCP/GLP), and regulatory inspections.
• Ability to manage CROs/vendors within budgets and deliver under aggressive timelines.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment with talented team focused on delivering life-saving cancer therapies.
• Competitive compensation including annual bonus, equity, and health insurance.
• Generous time off with 2 annual company-wide holiday shutdowns.
• Emphasis on accountability, positive attitude, and mission-driven work.