Lead Medical Director for Clinical Development
Confidential · Nashville, TN
FULL-TIME
Posted Jun 23, 2026
Job Description
Position Overview: Join a rapidly growing organization in the oncology and hematology sector as a Lead Medical Director for Clinical Development. This role is pivotal in guiding the medical monitoring and oversight of our clinical trials.
About the Role: The Lead Medical Director will play a key role in providing in-depth medical guidance to support the design, conduct, and evaluation of clinical studies. Key responsibilities include:
• Acting as the primary medical monitor for assigned clinical trials.
• Serving as the key medical liaison for investigative sites and sponsors.
• Providing timely and actionable medical advice throughout the study process.
• Reviewing and interpreting safety data effectively.
• Contributing to essential clinical and scientific discussions.
• Ensuring the highest standards of study execution and quality.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess:
• A Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from an accredited institution.
• A solid foundation in clinical medicine accompanied by practical experience in medical research or clinical development.
• A minimum of 10-15 years of professional experience in clinical development, particularly in medical monitoring and clinical trial oversight.
• Previous experience as a medical monitor on Phase I-IV clinical trials in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO environments.
• Extensive knowledge of clinical trial methodology, safety assessment, and medical data evaluation.
• Therapeutic expertise in oncology, hematology, or related areas is preferred; additional certifications may be an advantage.
Travel Requirements: Less than 10% travel is anticipated.
About the Role: The Lead Medical Director will play a key role in providing in-depth medical guidance to support the design, conduct, and evaluation of clinical studies. Key responsibilities include:
• Acting as the primary medical monitor for assigned clinical trials.
• Serving as the key medical liaison for investigative sites and sponsors.
• Providing timely and actionable medical advice throughout the study process.
• Reviewing and interpreting safety data effectively.
• Contributing to essential clinical and scientific discussions.
• Ensuring the highest standards of study execution and quality.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess:
• A Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from an accredited institution.
• A solid foundation in clinical medicine accompanied by practical experience in medical research or clinical development.
• A minimum of 10-15 years of professional experience in clinical development, particularly in medical monitoring and clinical trial oversight.
• Previous experience as a medical monitor on Phase I-IV clinical trials in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO environments.
• Extensive knowledge of clinical trial methodology, safety assessment, and medical data evaluation.
• Therapeutic expertise in oncology, hematology, or related areas is preferred; additional certifications may be an advantage.
Travel Requirements: Less than 10% travel is anticipated.
Additional Details
- City
- Nashville
- State
- Tennessee
- Country
- US
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