Senior Medical Director, Early Development Oncology

Title: Senior Medical Director, Early Development Oncology
Location: Boston, MA (Relocation support offered)
Own the clinical strategy of next-generation Oncology assets from day one. We’re partnered with a global pharma to hire a new Senior Medical Director, Early Development Oncology, to lead global clinical development across solid tumor programs, shaping assets from preclinical through early-phase studies
Key Responsibilities
Act as the medical lead and primary clinical representative for early-stage oncology programs
Establish the clinical development vision for assets entering the pipeline
Design and execute clinical strategies spanning preclinical through Phase I/II
Provide oversight on medical safety, study design, and benefit–risk evaluation
Guide preclinical activities to support clear, clinically grounded decision-making
Lead interactions with key opinion leaders, academic partners, and regulatory authorities
Identify and leverage external collaborations to strengthen development programs
Lead cross-functional teams to deliver aligned, high-quality outcomes
Foster accountability, pace, and ownership across initiatives
Requirements
M.D. with board certification (or international equivalent) in Oncology, Hematology, or a related specialty
5+ years of clinical experience in oncology patient care
5+ years of biopharma industry experience, including early-stage drug development
Solid understanding of oncology R&D across diverse modalities
Experience contributing to or leading early-phase clinical trials
Background in translational and/or clinical research (peer-reviewed publications a plus)
Experience engaging with global regulatory authorities
Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence across matrix teams
Strategic thinker with a hands-on, delivery-focused mindset
Fluent in English (additional European languages beneficial)