Executive Director of Clinical Development

Role Summary

Executive Director of Clinical Development leading programs across a growing oncology-focused pipeline. You will oversee the development of first-in-class/first-in-disease molecules in precision oncology, generate and refine the integrated clinical development strategy from IND to proof of concept, contribute to regulatory submissions, and provide medical and scientific leadership to research and business development efforts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development of first-in-class/first-in-disease molecules in precision oncology
• Generate and continually refine the integrated clinical development strategy for the oncology portfolio from IND to POC
• Contribute to regulatory submissions and participate in regulatory agency meetings
• Utilize therapeutic area expertise to enhance innovation and efficiency in clinical trial design and execution
• Deliver medical, disease-specific, and development perspectives into specific research programs or broader initiatives
• Provide scientific and medical expertise for business development assessments and due diligences

Qualifications

• Medical Degree required; MD/PhD preferred
• 5+ years of experience developing, executing and analyzing Phase 1/2 Oncology trials, preferably within a biotech or pharmaceutical company
• Deep knowledge of oncology and genetic diseases; precision oncology drug development paradigms; clinical pharmacology with technical and regulatory approaches
• Strong networks and connections to external experts and key opinion leaders in oncology; ability to collaborate with academia, CROs, and external scientific communities
• Effective skills in driving collaboration, achieving results, influencing, and resolving conflicts across internal and external stakeholders
• Highly motivated, decisive, and results-oriented; proactive, resourceful, and adaptable to a rapidly growing environment

Skills

• Leadership and strategic planning in early/late-stage oncology programs
• Regulatory affairs and cross-functional collaboration
• Stakeholder management and external partner engagement
• Clinical trial design, execution, and data interpretation
• Medical writing and scientific communication

Education

• Medical degree required; MD/PhD preferred

Additional Requirements

• Working Location: Salt Lake City or New York City; hybrid environment with 50% in-office requirement
• relocation support available