Job Description

The Associate Vice President (AVP) is responsible for the planning and directing clinical research activities involving new or marketed drugs for oncology indications. The AVP manages the entire cycle of clinical development, including study design, initiation, execution, monitoring, analysis, regulatory reporting, publication, and presentation at national and international meetings. The role provides internal scientific leadership across cross‑functional areas supporting clinical trials and interacts externally with key opinion leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate pre‑clinical and translational work to generate early clinical development plans and Investigational New Drug applications.

• Develop clinical development strategies for investigational or marketed agents that incorporate the latest scientific developments, regulatory requirements, competitive landscape, and commercial considerations.

• Plan clinical trials (design, operational plans, settings) based on these strategies.

• Monitor and manage the conduct of ongoing or new clinical trials for investigational or marketed agents.

• Analyze and summarize clinical findings to support decisions regarding safety and efficacy, new drug applications, clinical study reports, or publication.

• Participate in internal and joint internal/external research project teams relevant to the development of new compounds and further study of marketed compounds.

• Support business development assessments of external opportunities.

• Manage other Executive Directors, Senior Directors, or Directors responsible for oncology clinical development programs or projects; mentor and provide career development for direct reports.

• Collaborate with a cross‑functional group of experts in commercialization, regulatory affairs, statistics, and manufacturing to manage clinical development projects.

• Oversee authoring of detailed development documents, presentations, budgets, and position papers for internal and external audiences.

• Manage a complex matrix of internal stakeholders within clinical development (across existing PDTs and TAs) and across functions.

• Facilitate collaborations with external researchers worldwide.

• Travel on company business about 20% of the time to manage future or ongoing clinical research projects.

Education

• M.D. or M.D./Ph.D.

• Board certified or board eligible in medical oncology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology or related disciplines (preferred); equivalent medical training and experience may be considered.

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum of 10 years of industry experience in drug development or biomedical research experience in academia or an equivalent combination.

• Minimum of 3 years of clinical medicine experience.

• Demonstrated record of scientific scholarship and achievement.

• Understanding of the full end‑to‑end drug development process; ideally in depth experience in early and/or late development.

• Demonstrated success in running multiple studies and protocols.

• Ability to originate new program ideas and recommend expansion or curtailment of clinical trials based on results or scientific information, including business development and in‑licensing opportunities.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to function as a team member.

• High level of verbal and written communication, including presentation skills.

• Strong learning agility and growth mindset.

Travel Requirements

Approximately 20% of the time traveling on company business.

Compensation

Salary range: $342,800.00 – $539,600.00; eligibility for annual bonus and long‑term incentive.

Benefits

Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location

US and Puerto Rico residents only; additional location preferences may apply.