Clinical Science Director

Exelixis

. Design, plan, and develop early- and/or late-phase clinical oncology studies .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesLead💰 $195,000 - $277,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in clinical oncology study design, execution, and regulatory compliance, with a strong focus on developing clinical documents and maintaining relationships with investigators. Proficient in analyzing study data and delivering scientific presentations to diverse audiences.

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Clinical Development ExperienceOncology Study DesignRegulatory ComplianceAnalytical SkillsPublic Speaking

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial ImplementationStudy Protocol DevelopmentData AnalysisInformed Consent Form DevelopmentCase Report Form DevelopmentClinical Document AuthoringMolecular Targeted TherapiesImmunological TherapiesDrug Development ProcessClinical Research

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsHighly OrganizedProblem-SolvingNetworking AbilityPresentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Pharm.D.PhDM.D.

Industry Keywords

BiotechnologyPharmaceutical IndustryClinical OncologyGood Clinical Practice (GCP)Health Authority ReportsClinical EducationSafety MeetingsStudy Close-Out ReportsClinical OperationsScientific Presentations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, plan, and develop early- and/or late-phase clinical oncology studies
Prepare and author clinical development documents, including study synopses and protocols
Summarize study results for documents and publications
Support project teams with scientific information and provide progress updates on assigned clinical studies
Design, prepare, and initiate study protocols and required documentation in compliance with project plans, federal regulations, GCP, and good medical practice
Interact with oncology investigators and thought leaders to facilitate clinical synopses and protocols
Research and assist in selecting investigators for clinical studies
Conduct literature research for assigned clinical product candidates
Develop Informed Consent Forms, Case Report Forms, and CRF instructions with clinical operations and internal study teams
Serve as clinical study team contact for medical monitor inquiries with guidance and oversight
Develop agendas, training materials, and presentations for site visits, investigator meetings, and other study-related venues
Participate in internal safety meetings and analyze and report potential safety events
Review and interpret study data for health authority reports, regulatory filing documentation, and study close-out reports
Write and/or review product-specific abstracts and publications and support presentations for scientific meetings
Provide feedback on emerging clinical and competitive trends
Coordinate and facilitate clinical oncology studies while maintaining relationships with study investigators
Deliver scientific presentations on Exelixis investigational agents to physicians and external customers
Provide clinical education support for internal Exelixis customers
Maintain clinical and technical expertise in oncology

Requirements

What you’ll need

Pharm.D., PhD, or M.D. and a minimum of 8 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
5-8 years of clinical development experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry or equivalent combination of academia and industry
Participation in clinical oncology studies with molecular targeted or immunological therapies
Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of clinical trial implementation and drug development process
Experience in the design, execution, and reporting of clinical trials in oncology with small and large molecule drug candidates
Strong analytical and business communication skills
Highly organized and able to work under tight timelines
Good public speaking and presentation skills
Ability to work on complex problems requiring in-depth evaluation of various factors
Ability to exercise judgment within broadly defined practices and policies
Ability to use professional concepts and company policies and procedures to solve difficult problems
Ability to network with key contacts outside own area of expertise
10-25% travel requirement

Benefits

Comp & perks

401k plan with generous company contributions
Group medical, dental and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Discretionary annual bonus program
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
Necessary equipment, including dual monitors and ergonomic chairs
Disability accommodation support