MEDICAL DIRECTOR (BIOPHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY)
Our client is a very prominent biopharmaceutical company that develops targeted anticancer therapeutics. They are actively seeking a Medical Director (Director of Medical Affairs) to contribute to the growth of a new and expanding clinical group. Reporting to the Vice President of Clinical Development, the Medical Director will provide leadership and expertise in the company's clinical studies of novel therapetuics in oncology. Current Phase I and Phase II clinical studies are underway for propreitary products.
RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE
- Provide clinical expertise and leadership in our clinical development programs (preclinical and clinical)
- Design and draft protocol synopses, protocols and protocol amendments in concert with a consultant statistician: review protocols with VP Clin Dev and Clin Dev group
- Manage studies with regard to scientific issues, clinical issues and safety monitoring
- Provide leadership on clinical project teams; interacting with investigators/physicians and clinical advisors
- Provide strategic guidance for compounds and devise clinical development strategies
- Participate in the assessment of novel therapeutics agents
- Provide medical expertise as needed for partnered products
- Provide medical and scientific expertise to preclinical discovery groups for compounds that are in preclinical development
REQUIREMENTS
-MD with expertise in oncology
-Industry experience in oncology drug development
-strong communication skills