Executive Director, Clinical Research (Medical Director)

Location: Hybrid; minimum 3 days per week onsite in either California or New Jersey, United States

Salary: $304,000–$367,500 per year, depending on skills, competency, and market demand.

Company

hirify.global is a biopharmaceutical company developing novel treatments for life-threatening diseases through a platform combining chemistry, engineering, computation, and biology.

What you will do

• Design and conduct early- and late-stage oncology clinical development trials.
• Assess clinical safety and efficacy data, perform medical monitoring, and oversee study-related clinical activities.
• Lead Clinical and Clinical Study teams in a matrix environment.
• Collaborate with biomarker, discovery, translational research, toxicology, clinical pharmacology, drug safety, regulatory, and clinical operations functions.
• Build relationships with external investigators, key opinion leaders, and alliance partners.
• Develop high-quality study protocols and address protocol questions from Health Authorities and Ethics Committees.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree with 10+ years of clinical experience and significant oncology experience.
• Significant clinical practice experience with direct patient care, preferably in oncology.
• Proven experience leading clinical trials, including medical monitoring of early- and late-stage studies and managing complex projects.
• In-depth knowledge of clinical research methodologies, GCP, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment with strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Availability for at least 3 days per week onsite in California or New Jersey, with additional onsite presence as business needs require.

Nice to have

• Experience with IND and/or NDA filings.

Culture & Benefits

• Bonus and equity compensation in addition to base salary.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Medical, dental, vision, mental health, and wellness benefits.
• Weeklong summer and winter holiday shutdowns, generous paid time off, and holiday policies.
• Enhanced parental leave and life/AD&D insurance benefits.
• Daily subsidized lunch when working onsite.