Medical Director – Oncology

Everest Clinical Research

. Work closely with business development and internal stakeholders to critically appraise protocols, propose study designs, and develop endpoints .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • PolandLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in medical monitoring, clinical trial oversight, and pharmacovigilance, with a strong foundation in clinical medicine and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to manage complex clinical trials and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

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Medical MonitoringClinical Trial OversightPharmacovigilanceRegulatory ComplianceClinical Data Review

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Hard Skills

Clinical DevelopmentSafety MonitoringRisk ManagementProtocol ReviewMedical ExpertiseStudy DesignAdverse Event AssessmentData MonitoringStatistical AnalysisMedical Guidance

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeamwork

Tools & Technologies

CTMSMedDRAWHODrugClinical Study ReportsSafety Management Plans

Certifications & Qualifications

Doctor of Medicine (MD)Advanced Certification in HematologyAdvanced Certification in Oncology

Industry Keywords

FDAEMAICH-GCPPhase I–IV StudiesContract Research OrganizationClinical TrialsGlobal Clinical TrialsMulti-Regional Study Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work closely with business development and internal stakeholders to critically appraise protocols, propose study designs, and develop endpoints
Serve as primary medical monitor for assigned studies and first point of contact with study sites
Answer site questions regarding eligibility and enrollment
Perform safety monitoring and patient management
Advise on medical questions and issues arising during clinical trials
Work cross-functionally with sponsors to define, plan, and provide medical monitoring
Develop and provide medical expertise for Medical Monitoring Plans and Safety Management Plans
Review protocols and protocol training materials
Train project teams on disease or therapeutic areas, study design, and procedures
Attend and participate in Investigator Meetings when applicable
Consult on inclusion/exclusion criteria deviations, subject eligibility, and protocol-related questions
Respond to medical queries from Investigators, Ethics Committees, and Data Monitoring Committees
Provide emergency medical guidance by telephone and email outside normal business hours
Document protocol inquiries and answers in the centralized tracker/CTMS
Review listings, laboratory reports, subject profiles, safety data, serious adverse events, medical histories, and concomitant medications
Identify safety concerns, adverse events, and safety trends or signals, and develop appropriate responses
Consult on out-of-range laboratory values for clinical and protocol significance
Advise the Pharmacovigilance/Drug Safety team on SAE assessment and reporting
Review subject narratives, periodic and interim safety reports, and study documentation
Assist with medical review of MedDRA-coded adverse events and medical histories and WHODrug-coded concomitant medications or therapies
Review Statistical Analysis Plans, tables, figures, listings, and Clinical Study Reports as needed
Ensure compliance with company Standard Operating Procedures and working practices for clinical trial safety medical monitoring

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctor of Medicine (MD) from an accredited institution
Strong foundation in clinical medicine
Practical experience in medical research or clinical development
At least 10–15 years of experience in clinical development
Strong background in medical monitoring, clinical trial oversight, and pharmacovigilance
Proven experience managing clinical trials in a Contract Research Organization or pharmaceutical company environment
Expertise in Phase I–IV studies
In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements, including FDA and EMA, and ICH-GCP guidelines
Expertise in medical data review, safety oversight, and risk management in clinical trials
Experience working with global clinical trials and multi-regional study teams
Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Strong leadership, organizational, communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
High attention to detail and ability to make informed decisions based on clinical data
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive medical and client data responsibly
Customer- and quality-focused
Advanced certification, specialization, or therapeutic-area expertise in hematology, oncology, or another relevant medical field highly preferred
Additional certifications or training in specific therapeutic areas may be an advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employment
Reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities during recruitment and selection upon request