Job Title: Vice President, Clinical Development (Oncology)

Work Location: Norfolk County, Massachusetts

Summary:

The Vice President, Clinical Development (Oncology) is a senior physician-scientist role responsible for leading clinical development strategy, scientific oversight, and cross-functional execution of oncology clinical trials. This position requires deep expertise in oncology, clinical trial design, and regulatory submissions, and involves direct leadership of late-stage portfolio programs and collaboration with key opinion leaders in the field.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, implementation, and interpretation of clinical studies, ensuring alignment with scientific and regulatory standards.
• Develop and oversee clinical development plans, including protocol design, data analysis, and trial reporting for oncology programs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute global clinical trials, including Clinical Operations, Biometrics, and Data Management.
• Write and review clinical documentation such as protocols, safety monitoring plans, investigator brochures, and regulatory submissions.
• Serve as the primary clinical development contact for internal teams and external partners, including CROs and clinical sites.
• Provide scientific leadership in meetings, contribute to competitive intelligence, and maintain expertise in assigned therapeutic areas.
• Present study results at internal and external meetings, and contribute to scientific publications, abstracts, and conference materials.
• Identify and address program-wide issues related to safety, efficacy, and pharmacology, developing strategic solutions with study teams.

Qualifications:

• MD or combined MD/PhD required (no exceptions).
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant clinical research or clinical trial experience.
• At least 5 years of high-level clinical trial experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Direct experience with oncology clinical programs is required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex scientific and medical information to diverse audiences.
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial processes, ICH GCP, and regulatory agency requirements.
• Experience in protocol development, safety reporting, and regulatory submissions.
• Proven leadership in cross-functional teams and collaboration with academic oncology experts.

Published Category: Clinical Operations & Development