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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates advanced expertise in Clinical Science leadership within Thoracic Oncology, with a strong focus on clinical trial design, data interpretation, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and drive strategic initiatives in clinical drug development.
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Clinical Development LeadershipThoracic Oncology ExpertiseClinical Trial DesignRegulatory Submissions ExperienceCross-Functional Team Collaboration
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Hard Skills
Clinical DevelopmentClinical ScienceClinical Trial PlanningData InterpretationPortfolio ManagementBiotechnologyPharmaceutical ResearchPatient SafetyEthical StandardsFinancial Acumen
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationInfluenceExecutive Presentation SkillsCoachingPeople Leadership
Certifications & Qualifications
Advanced Scientific DegreePhDPharmD
Industry Keywords
Pharmaceutical IndustryClinical ResearchMatrix ManagementOncologyPharmaceutical Quality Assurance
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide strategic Clinical Science leadership across multiple thoracic oncology studies, programs, and assets
- Contribute Clinical Science input to disease area strategy, development opportunities, portfolio risks, and emerging data interpretation
- Partner with Section Heads, Asset Leads, Program Development Team Leads, and cross-functional leaders
- Apply therapeutic expertise to study planning, data interpretation, issue resolution, protocol development, amendments, endpoint selection, eligibility criteria, and biomarker strategy
- Lead standardization of Clinical Science approaches, medical data review practices, interpretation principles, deliverables, and scientific standards
- Guide interpretation of clinical data across studies, cohorts, and assets
- Support clinical, scientific, and data-related issue evaluation for governance and cross-functional discussions
- Contribute to portfolio discussions, governance reviews, senior leadership meetings, program reviews, and management communications
- Present cross-study insights, scientific assessments, and key issues to leaders and governance bodies
- Translate portfolio priorities into Clinical Science strategies, capabilities, and resource plans
- Directly manage Directors, Principal Scientists, and Clinical Scientists as appropriate
- Set expectations for scientific quality, strategic thinking, collaboration, and communication
- Coach, mentor, and develop Clinical Science talent
- Foster accountability, inclusion, continuous learning, and strong team performance
- Represent Clinical Science in cross-functional planning and strategic decision-making forums
- Facilitate alignment across studies, programs, and functions
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies, and procedures
- Support inspection readiness and documentation
- Identify continuous-improvement opportunities across the disease area
- Maintain awareness of relevant scientific, clinical, and regulatory developments
Requirements
What you’ll need- Advanced scientific or healthcare degree required (e.g., PhD, PharmD), or equivalent, with 8+ years of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, and/or medical field experience preferred
- OR Master’s degree, preferably in life sciences, with 12+ years of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, and/or medical field experience
- OR Bachelor’s degree, preferably in life sciences, with 15+ years of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, and/or medical field experience
- Significant experience in Clinical Development, Clinical Science, clinical drug development, or a related pharmaceutical or biotechnology function
- Demonstrated Clinical Science leadership across multiple studies, programs, or assets
- Deep therapeutic area expertise in Thoracic Oncology, including disease biology, treatment landscape, clinically relevant endpoints, and scientific considerations affecting development
- Strong understanding of clinical trial design, clinical development strategy, clinical data review, and oncology data interpretation
- Experience with disease area strategy, portfolio discussions, or cross-program planning
- Experience contributing to regulatory submissions, safety reviews, or health authority interactions
- Experience working in cross-functional teams within a matrix environment
- Ability to integrate information across studies and programs for scientific and business decisions
- Excellent communication, influence, and executive presentation skills
- Demonstrated people leadership, management, coaching, and development of scientific staff
- Expertise in Biotechnology, Budget Management, Clinical Development, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Management, Clinical Sciences, Clinical Trial Planning, Ethical Standards, Financial Acumen, Internal Validation, Life Science, Matrix Leadership, Matrix Management, Medical Sciences, New Technology Integration, Oncology, Patient Safety, People Leadership, Pharmaceutical Industry, Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, Pharmaceutical Research, and Pharmaceutics
- US and Puerto Rico residents only
- No visa sponsorship
Benefits
Comp & perks- Annual bonus eligibility
- Long-term incentive eligibility, if applicable
- Medical, dental, and vision healthcare
- Other insurance benefits for employee and family
- Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
- Paid holidays
- Vacation
- Compassionate days
- Sick days
- Hybrid work arrangement
- No relocation required