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Medical Director, Early Clinical Development, Oncology

AstraZeneca
October 1, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Gaithersburg, MD)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Early Clinical Development Medical Director specializing in oncology, focusing on designing and overseeing early-phase clinical trials for cancer therapies. Responsibilities include clinical planning, serving as Project Medical Monitor, protocol development, study management, CRO oversight, and leading scientific committees. Requirements: MD degree, ideally with oncology or hemato-oncology training; minimum 3 years of experience in clinical research or oncology drug development in pharma, academia, or CROs. Preferred: PhD, Board Certification, molecular oncology expertise, leadership skills, and experience with translational science. High-value: Oncology (solid and hematological malignancies), early clinical phases, cross-functional collaboration, CRO management, trial design, and scientific strategy. Work setup: not explicitly specified, likely hybrid or on-site given the nature of clinical research.