Senior Medical Director, Clinical Development

Exelixis

. Lead and execute early and/or late stage clinical trials for oncology products in development .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSenior💰 $312,500 - $444,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading and executing clinical trials for oncology products, with a strong focus on protocol design, data analysis, and regulatory compliance. Possesses extensive knowledge in drug development and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and key opinion leaders.

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Clinical Trial ManagementOncology Drug DevelopmentMedical MonitoringRegulatory SubmissionsCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Clinical Protocol DesignData Collection SystemsAdverse Event ReportingSafety Event MonitoringClinical Data AnalysisStudy Protocol PreparationMolecular BiologyImmunologyBiochemistryClinical Study Reporting

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementInfluencing SkillsPresentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

MDBoard Certification in OncologyBoard Certification in Hematology/Oncology

Industry Keywords

Clinical TrialsFDA SubmissionsGood Clinical PracticeBiotechnologyPharmaceutical IndustryMolecular Targeted TherapiesImmunological TherapiesKey Opinion LeadersCross-Functional TeamsDrug Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and execute early and/or late stage clinical trials for oncology products in development
Participate in the design and planning of clinical studies and interpret study results
Establish and approve scientific methods for clinical protocol design, data collection systems and final reports
Recruit clinical investigators for research studies as needed
Conduct adverse event reporting and safety event monitoring
Coordinate and develop reporting information for FDA submissions
Monitor protocol adherence and determine study completion
Support clinical trial strategies for oncology products
Design, prepare and initiate study protocols and required documentation in compliance with project plans, federal regulations, GCP and good medical practice
Act as medical monitor for company-sponsored trials, including eligibility and safety-event assessment, data review, protocol writing, investigator and committee presentations, DMC reviews, clinical study reports and publication review
Support project teams with therapeutic-area-specific information
Collaborate with the internal safety group to analyze and report clinical-trial safety data
Analyze and interpret clinical-trial data and prepare reports for regulatory agencies and publication
Interact with key opinion leaders and investigators in relevant disease-specific areas
Ensure consistency of scientific and development strategies
Maintain the highest level of scientific and clinical knowledge in the relevant disease-specific area
Directly supervise employees

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD and a minimum of 8 years post-residency relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Board certification or eligibility in Oncology or Hematology/Oncology desirable but not essential
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
Understanding of basic science relevant to clinical oncology, including biochemistry, immunology, molecular biology and/or genetics
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional/matrix environment
Broad expertise or unique knowledge and skills supporting company objectives
Ability to develop technical and/or business solutions to complex problems
Ability to identify and implement methods, techniques, procedures and evaluation criteria
Experience leading or managing the work of others
Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders
Strong written and verbal interpersonal, influencing, and presentation skills
Strong organizational and time management skills

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