Global Head, Oncology Development

Role Summary

Global Head, Oncology Development at Recursion. Lead the strategy and execution of oncology development, championing advanced computational approaches in clinical development to define a technology-driven vision for the oncology portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Provide significant input on clinical plans, trial design, clinical trial execution, medical governance at a program level, and ensure appropriate and adequate clinical resourcing.
• Define disease area strategies and priorities, ensure patient focus and robust evidence to support filings, approvals, commercialization, and patient access. Accountable for the ethical conduct of studies in the oncology portfolio.
• Operate as a single point of accountability for medical governance at the clinical level; oversee clinical research initiatives and provide a global, objective safety and efficacy viewpoint, prioritizing patient wellbeing.
• Evaluate, integrate, and scale AI/ML tools to optimize trial design, enhance patient recruitment strategies, and drive real-time data analysis; collaborate with data science to embed real-world evidence and advanced analytics into decision-making.
• Draft and review medical aspects of core study and regulatory documents (protocols, investigator brochures, INDs, briefing documents, etc.).
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders and partners (KOLs, investigators, consultants, patient advocacy groups) to meet primary goals of clinical development programs.
• Explore opportunities for simplification to make the process efficient to get drugs to patients faster.

Qualifications

• MD with Board Certification (or equivalent) in Medical Oncology or related Oncology Specialty; MD/PhD preferred.
• Considerable pharmaceutical industry experience with a track record of accomplishments.
• Experience with innovative oncology programs leveraging digital transformation, clinical trial technologies, and data science, including AI/ML in clinical development.
• Understanding of R&D across the development to commercial life cycle to impact discovery, late-stage development, regulatory, manufacturing, and commercial.
• Proven ability to operate in complex, global, matrixed organizations with high accountability and multiple reporting lines.
• Ability to strategize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring quality, timeliness, and budget adherence.
• Attention to detail with ability to distinguish critical activities and identify process improvements.
• Strong ethics and integrity with ethical medical decision-making.

Skills

• Strategic planning and execution
• Medical governance and regulatory documentation
• Clinical development leadership in oncology
• AI/ML in clinical trial design and data analysis
• Stakeholder management and communication

Education

• MD with Board Certification in Medical Oncology or related field; MD/PhD preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Working Location: New York City (hybrid; 50% in office).