Senior Medical Director – Oncology

Precision For Medicine

. Provide strategic medical, scientific, and operational leadership across clinical development programs .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $254,900 - $382,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strategic leadership in clinical development, providing medical oversight and expertise in oncology and hematology. Capable of guiding cross-functional teams and enhancing operational excellence through effective communication and mentorship.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Medical Monitor ExperienceClinical Research ExpertiseOncology and Hematology Board CertificationStrategic Leadership in Clinical DevelopmentEffective Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial DesignData MonitoringMedical OversightStatistical Analysis PlansAdverse Event ReviewLaboratory Data InterpretationMedical CodingPatient Safety ManagementIndependent Medical AnalysisProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Effective Written CommunicationPresentation SkillsSalesmanshipMentoring and CoachingCross-Cultural Sensitivity

Certifications & Qualifications

MDDOMBBSBoard Certification in HematologyBoard Certification in Oncology

Industry Keywords

Clinical Development ProgramsDrug DevelopmentFeasibility AssessmentsGlobal Clinical ProgramsSafety/PharmacovigilanceScientific PresentationsBid Defense MeetingsInvestigator MeetingsClinical Study ReportsGovernance Committees

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic medical, scientific, and operational leadership across clinical development programs
Serve as a trusted advisor to sponsors, investigators, and cross-functional teams
Represent the organization as medical and scientific authority in client interactions, proposal development, bid defense meetings, scientific presentations, and industry conferences
Support client feasibility assessments, including study design, patient populations, enrollment strategies, and site selection
Serve as Medical Monitor for assigned studies and provide medical oversight of patient safety, scientific rigor, and operational excellence
Review and interpret laboratory data, adverse events, medical coding dictionaries, and study data outputs
Provide expert input into medical monitoring plans, protocols, statistical analysis plans, case report forms, training materials, investigator brochures, clinical study reports, and other study documents
Conduct independent medical analyses of emerging study data and communicate findings, risks, and recommendations
Collaborate with Safety/Pharmacovigilance teams on safety documentation, signal evaluation, and risk management
Contribute to safety review meetings, data monitoring activities, and governance committees
Lead complex global clinical programs and guide regional medical leaders and project teams
Participate in investigator meetings and scientific advisory discussions
Mentor, coach, and develop Medical Directors, Associate Medical Directors, and other colleagues
Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, quality, client experience, scientific excellence, and innovation

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD, DO, MBBS or equivalent education with completion of residency in a medical or pediatric sub-specialty, including completion of a fellowship in hematology and/or oncology
At least 10 years combined experience in academic and/or industry clinical research in drug development
Experience as a Medical Monitor on clinical oncology and/or rare clinical trials is required
Clinical practice experience of a minimum of 3-5 years preferred
Board certification in hematology and/or oncology preferred
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Salesmanship and presentation skills
Proficiency and sensitivity working in a global company with reports from varied cultures and backgrounds
Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employer sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
Health insurance
Retirement savings benefits
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Parental leave
Paid time off for sick leave and vacation