Medical Director

AVEO Oncology

$200K — $250K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MD degree required
  • 3-5 years of oncology clinical development experience
  • Experience managing global clinical trials
  • Strong clinical/scientific acumen in oncology
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide medical and scientific leadership for Phase I clinical studies
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on clinical strategy
  • Ensure compliance with regulations and company policies
  • Oversee global clinical studies for consistency and quality
  • Lead interactions with key opinion leaders
  • Serve as medical monitor providing oversight for trials
  • Assess and interpret clinical trial data for safety and efficacy

Benefits

  • Opportunity to drive clinical development in oncology
  • Engagement with key opinion leaders and industry influencers
  • Participation in scientific conferences and data presentations
  • Work in a diverse, equity-focused environment
  • Involvement in innovative clinical programs with potential patient impact
Full Job Description
Description

JOB TITLE: Medical Director, Oncology

REPORTS TO: Senior Vice President, Head of Clinical Development

DATE PREPARED: March 12, 2026

JOB SUMMARY:

The successful candidate will have a strong background in oncology, specifically renal cancer, previous experience in early phase development strongly preferred; and a proven track record in managing global clinical trials. This role is pivotal in driving the clinical development of our oncology pipeline and ensuring the successful execution of our clinical programs.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

1. Leadership skills:
• Provide medical and scientific leadership in the design, execution, and interpretation of Phase I clinical studies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including clinical operations, regulatory affairs, and biostatistics, to ensure alignment on clinical strategy and study design.
• Ensure clinical trials are conducted in compliance with applicable regulations, guidelines, and company policies.
• Oversee clinical aspects of global clinical studies, ensuring consistency and quality across all regions.
• Lead interactions with key opinion leaders to align clinical development plans.

2. Medical Monitoring and Safety Oversight:
• Serve as the medical monitor for assigned clinical trials, providing ongoing medical oversight and guidance, addressing any issues that arise to ensure timely completion and high-quality data.
• Assess and interpret clinical trial data, ensuring accuracy and completeness of safety and efficacy information.
• Collaborate with pharmacovigilance teams to monitor and manage adverse events and other safety concerns.

3. Data Analysis and Reporting:
• Participate in data analysis, interpretation, and presentation of clinical study results to internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the preparation of clinical study reports, regulatory submissions, and scientific publications.
• Present clinical data at scientific conferences and advisory boards.

4. Stakeholder Engagement:
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key opinion leaders, investigators, and clinical trial sites.
• Represent AVEO Oncology at scientific meetings, conferences, and industry events.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE (BASIC QUALIFICATIONS):

Education:
• Medical Doctor (MD) degree is required.

Experience:
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in oncology clinical development, familiarity with Phase I and phase II clinical studies is required.

• Demonstrated experience in managing global clinical trials and navigating international regulatory environments.

Skills:
• Strong clinical and scientific acumen in oncology.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, global team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working within a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company.
• Demonstrated ability to drive clinical development strategies and make data-driven decisions.
• Prior experience interacting with global regulatory agencies and key opinion leaders.
• Experience in renal oncology clinical trials.

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