Senior Medical Director, Clinical Development

Exelixis
Any Location, CA
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Role Overview

The Senior Medical Director leads and executes early and/or late stage clinical trials for oncology products in development. Participates in the design/planning of clinical studies and helps interpret study results.

What You Will Do

Design, prepare and initiate study protocols and other required documentation in compliance with project plans, federal regulations, GCP and good medical practice. Act as medical monitor for company sponsored trials.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Maintain the highest level of scientific and clinical knowledge in relevant disease specific area. Ensure consistency of scientific and development strategies for oncology products in development.

Requirements

  • MD (board certification or eligibility in Oncology or Hematology/Oncology desirable but not essential) and a minimum of 8 years post-residency relevant experience
  • Minimum of eight years of drug development experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, or a combination of academia and industry
  • Hands-on experience in the design, execution, medical monitoring, and reporting of controlled clinical trials in oncology
  • Participation in clinical oncology studies with molecular targeted or immunological therapies
  • Understands basic science relevant to clinical oncology (biochemistry, immunology, molecular biology and/or genetics)

Benefits

  • 401k plan with generous company contributions
  • Group medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Discretionary annual bonus program
  • Sales-based incentive plan
  • Opportunity to purchase company stock
  • Long-term incentives
  • 15 accrued vacation days in the first year
  • 17 paid holidays including a company-wide winter shutdown in December
  • Up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year
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