Associate Medical Director, Clinical Research
Sumitomo Pharma America Holdings · Marlborough, MA
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FULL-TIME
Posted Sep 30, 2026
226K–282K a year
Job Description
## Job Description
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. is a global pharmaceutical company focused on oncology, urology, women's health, rare diseases, cell & gene therapies, and CNS. They are seeking an Associate Medical Director, Clinical Development – Oncology.
• *Job Overview**
The Associate Medical Director will develop, plan, execute, and interpret clinical trial activities of novel compounds in various indications from early development to global regulatory submissions. This role offers outstanding career development opportunities.
• *Duties and Responsibilities**
- Demonstrate ownership of clinical protocol design and implementation, with emphasis on hematological malignancies.
- Provide clinical and medical input to protocols, regulatory documents, publications, and site/investigator interactions, especially in complex patient cases.
- Respond to site questions on eligibility, concomitant medication assessments, dose modification guidance, and provide investigator medical support.
- Lead clinical study teams, monitor study integrity, and review, interpret, and communicate safety and efficacy data.
- Conduct study support, data review, and query of sites; provide scientific leadership.
- Present at scientific, medical, and regulatory meetings globally.
- Develop and maintain relationships with academic investigators, pharmaceutical partners/sponsors, KOLs, and patient advocacy groups.
- Contribute to regulatory filings including authoring clinical sections for INDs, NDAs, and other documents.
- Partner with Drug Safety & Pharmacovigilance to assess safety profiles.
- Maintain high level of clinical and scientific expertise through literature review and attending meetings.
- Author manuscripts and collaborate with cross-functional colleagues to meet publication objectives.
- Contribute to the design and implementation of translational strategies as needed.
- Participate in meetings of parent company affiliates.
- Establish collaborative relationships with internal and external partners.
- Work closely with the late-stage development group.
• *Key Core Competencies**
- Ability to run a complex clinical research program with direction.
- Extensive knowledge of hematological malignancies preferred.
- Knowledge of clinical trial methodology, regulatory compliance, and experience in clinical strategy and protocol design.
- Proven leadership skills; collaborative and team-oriented.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• *Education and Experience**
- Medical Doctor (MD), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), or non
- US equivalent.
- Completion of a residency program strongly preferred.
- Completion of a subspecialty fellowship is desirable.
- Experience in blood cancers or solid tumors desirable.
- 0 to 3 years of pharmaceutical drug development experience required.
• *Travel Requirements**
Primarily remote role with periodic on-site meetings in office. Must be able to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• *Mental/Physical Requirements**
Fast-paced environment handling multiple demands. Must exercise appropriate judgment, have a high level of initiative and independence, excellent written and oral communication, and ability to use a personal computer for extended periods.
• *Compensation and Benefits**
Base salary range is $225,500 – $281,900. Base salary is part of a total rewards package including merit-based increases, short-term incentive plan participation, eligibility for 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and leaves in line with work state. Time-off includes flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays, additional time off for last week of December, and 80 hours of paid sick time upon hire and each year thereafter. Total compensation depends on candidate-specific factors.
• *Additional Statements**
- The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and skills required. Personnel may perform duties outside normal responsibilities as needed.
- All information encountered is considered confidential.
- Compliance with all applicable regulatory, legal, and operational rules is required.
- Applicants for sales/field, manufacturing, or other designated roles must submit to a pre-employment drug test.
- Sumitomo Pharma America is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
- The company may use AI tools as part of the application process.
- For accessibility accommodations, contact SMPA at reasonableaccommodations@us.sumitomo-pharma.com.
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Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. is a global pharmaceutical company focused on oncology, urology, women's health, rare diseases, cell & gene therapies, and CNS. They are seeking an Associate Medical Director, Clinical Development – Oncology.
• *Job Overview**
The Associate Medical Director will develop, plan, execute, and interpret clinical trial activities of novel compounds in various indications from early development to global regulatory submissions. This role offers outstanding career development opportunities.
• *Duties and Responsibilities**
- Demonstrate ownership of clinical protocol design and implementation, with emphasis on hematological malignancies.
- Provide clinical and medical input to protocols, regulatory documents, publications, and site/investigator interactions, especially in complex patient cases.
- Respond to site questions on eligibility, concomitant medication assessments, dose modification guidance, and provide investigator medical support.
- Lead clinical study teams, monitor study integrity, and review, interpret, and communicate safety and efficacy data.
- Conduct study support, data review, and query of sites; provide scientific leadership.
- Present at scientific, medical, and regulatory meetings globally.
- Develop and maintain relationships with academic investigators, pharmaceutical partners/sponsors, KOLs, and patient advocacy groups.
- Contribute to regulatory filings including authoring clinical sections for INDs, NDAs, and other documents.
- Partner with Drug Safety & Pharmacovigilance to assess safety profiles.
- Maintain high level of clinical and scientific expertise through literature review and attending meetings.
- Author manuscripts and collaborate with cross-functional colleagues to meet publication objectives.
- Contribute to the design and implementation of translational strategies as needed.
- Participate in meetings of parent company affiliates.
- Establish collaborative relationships with internal and external partners.
- Work closely with the late-stage development group.
• *Key Core Competencies**
- Ability to run a complex clinical research program with direction.
- Extensive knowledge of hematological malignancies preferred.
- Knowledge of clinical trial methodology, regulatory compliance, and experience in clinical strategy and protocol design.
- Proven leadership skills; collaborative and team-oriented.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• *Education and Experience**
- Medical Doctor (MD), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), or non
- US equivalent.
- Completion of a residency program strongly preferred.
- Completion of a subspecialty fellowship is desirable.
- Experience in blood cancers or solid tumors desirable.
- 0 to 3 years of pharmaceutical drug development experience required.
• *Travel Requirements**
Primarily remote role with periodic on-site meetings in office. Must be able to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• *Mental/Physical Requirements**
Fast-paced environment handling multiple demands. Must exercise appropriate judgment, have a high level of initiative and independence, excellent written and oral communication, and ability to use a personal computer for extended periods.
• *Compensation and Benefits**
Base salary range is $225,500 – $281,900. Base salary is part of a total rewards package including merit-based increases, short-term incentive plan participation, eligibility for 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and leaves in line with work state. Time-off includes flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays, additional time off for last week of December, and 80 hours of paid sick time upon hire and each year thereafter. Total compensation depends on candidate-specific factors.
• *Additional Statements**
- The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and skills required. Personnel may perform duties outside normal responsibilities as needed.
- All information encountered is considered confidential.
- Compliance with all applicable regulatory, legal, and operational rules is required.
- Applicants for sales/field, manufacturing, or other designated roles must submit to a pre-employment drug test.
- Sumitomo Pharma America is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
- The company may use AI tools as part of the application process.
- For accessibility accommodations, contact SMPA at reasonableaccommodations@us.sumitomo-pharma.com.
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_This job was found on [bandana.com](https://www.bandana.com/?utm_source=jd_attribution&utm_medium=repost)_
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
Additional Details
- City
- Marlborough
- State
- Massachusetts
- Country
- US
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