Medical Director
- London
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: US RemoteA global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Medical Director of Clinical Development to support the advancement of a broad clinical pipeline focused on oncology. With a robust portfolio of approved and late-stage assets, this company is committed to developing high-quality and accessible biologics for patients worldwide.Position OverviewReporting to senior leadership within the Clinical Development function, the Medical Director will contribute to clinical development strategy and execution for clinical-stage programs. This role will focus on the medical and scientific oversight of clinical trials from design to regulatory submission. The ideal candidate will bring strong cross-functional collaboration skills and deep expertise in oncology drug development.Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Development & Strategy
- Act as a key medical contributor to clinical development plans and clinical trial strategy across assigned oncology programs.
- Provide scientific and medical input on trial design, endpoints, and patient population selection.
- Represent the medical function in scientific meetings, advisory boards, and cross-functional project teams.
- Ensure medical governance, protocol adherence, and safety oversight for assigned clinical studies.
- Support patient recruitment strategies, investigator relationships, and medical issue resolution during trials.
- Review and contribute to clinical documents including protocols, IBs, CSRs, and regulatory filings.
- Work closely with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Safety, Program Management, and external CRO partners to ensure smooth trial execution.
- Provide medical support to internal and external stakeholders, including during site selection and initiation.
- Support the preparation of regulatory documents (e.g., INDs, NDAs) and participate in interactions with global health authorities as needed.
- Ensure compliance with GCP, ICH, and applicable regulatory guidelines.
- Collaborate with external experts, investigators, and KOLs to gather input on program strategy and study design.
- Represent the company in external scientific forums and industry conferences as appropriate.
- Medical Degree (MD), with board certification in Oncology preferred or strong oncology clinical development experience.
- Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in clinical development within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
- Experience supporting global clinical trials and working with cross-functional teams.
- Solid knowledge of GCP, ICH, and global regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA).
- Excellent communication and data interpretation skills, with the ability to synthesize complex scientific information.
- Experience in thoracic oncology.
- Prior involvement in regulatory submissions and agency meetings.