Senior Medical Director, Oncology Clinical Development
Zai Lab
September 08, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (South San Francisco, CA)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Lead late-stage oncology clinical development as Senior Medical Director, overseeing pivotal Phase III trials, medical monitoring, and strategic input for registration and commercialization. Responsibilities: design and execute clinical trials, serve as Medical Monitor ensuring safety and protocol compliance, contribute to regulatory submissions, and collaborate across functions including regulatory, clinical operations, and medical affairs. Represent the company externally to investigators and regulators, analyze clinical data, and develop lifecycle strategies for oncology assets. Requirements: MD with board certification in Oncology or Hematology-Oncology; 5+ years of clinical development experience focusing on late-stage oncology trials. HighValue: oncology, Phase III, pivotal trial leadership, medical monitoring, regulatory submissions, cross-functional collaboration, global stakeholder engagement. WorkSetup: based in South San Francisco; travel up to 30%.