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Senior Medical Director, Oncology Clinical Development

Zai Lab
September 15, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Cambridge, MA)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Lead late-stage clinical development in Oncology as Senior Medical Director, focusing on pivotal Phase III trials and registration studies. Responsibilities: provide medical leadership for trial design, oversight as Medical Monitor, contribute to regulatory submissions, support commercialization, and collaborate cross-functionally with clinical operations, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, biostatistics, and medical affairs. Serve as external representative and build relationships with investigators, KOLs, and regulators. Analyze clinical data for efficacy and safety insights, develop lifecycle strategies, and support regulatory interactions. Qualifications: MD with board certification in Oncology or Hematology-Oncology; 5+ years in clinical development, particularly late-stage oncology trials. Preferred: proven track record as Medical Monitor, regulatory submission success, deep understanding of oncology drug development, clinical endpoints, and pathways, with strong leadership and collaboration skills. High-Value: oncology, late-stage development, Phase III, clinical trial leadership, medical monitoring, regulatory support, international collaboration, travel up to 30%, based in Cambridge, MA.