Job Description

Associate Medical Director/Medical Director, Clinical Development - San Francisco Bay Area (Hybrid)

We are partnering with an innovative clinical-stage biotech company with a robust and diverse oncology pipeline to appoint an Associate Medical Director or Medical Director, Clinical Development . This is a high-impact opportunity to join a growing organization at an exciting stage of development, with multiple assets progressing across clinical phases.

As a key member of the Clinical Development team, you will contribute to the strategic planning and execution of late-stage oncology clinical programs, working cross-functionally to advance novel therapies toward registration and commercialization.

This role is ideal for:

• A clinically practicing oncologist looking to transition from academia into industry
• OR
• A physician with 1–2 years of biotech/pharma industry experience in oncology clinical development ready for broader responsibility

Candidates must have hands-on clinical experience treating patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to clinical development strategy across oncology programs
• Lead or support protocol design and study oversight (Phase I–III)
• Provide medical monitoring and scientific leadership
• Author and review key clinical and regulatory documents
• Engage with KOLs, investigators, and advisory boards
• Partner cross-functionally with Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Translational Science, and Commercial

Requirements

• MD (or equivalent) with oncology training (board-certified/eligible preferred)
• Active clinical practice background with direct patient care experience
• Strong scientific rigor and understanding of oncology drug development
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset suited to a biotech environment
• Able to come onsite 3 days/week in the San Francisco Bay Area

Why This Role?

• Join a biotech with a robust, well-funded pipeline and clear development milestones
• Meaningful strategic input and visibility with senior leadership
• Opportunity to shape programs from early development through late-stage trials
• Competitive compensation package

If you are an oncologist motivated to bring innovative therapies to patients and want to be part of a dynamic biotech journey, we would welcome a confidential conversation.

Apply via LinkedIn or email me at tanya.kochan@meetlifesciences.com if interested.

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