Senior Medical Director

Meet Life Sciences is partnering with a biotech pioneering a novel asset targeting solid tumor indications. We are seeking a Senior Medical Director to lead late-stage clinical development programs in Oncology, including pivotal Phase III trials and registration-enabling studies. This individual will play a key role in shaping and executing clinical strategy, serving as Medical Monitor, supporting regulatory submissions and commercialization efforts, and partnering cross-functionally to advance oncology assets successfully.This position is based onsite in the South San Francisco, CA and would require a candidate to work on-site 3 times per week.Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Trial Leadership: Provide medical leadership for the design and execution of late-stage clinical trials, including pivotal and confirmatory studies. Partner closely with Clinical Operations to ensure studies are conducted in alignment with scientific objectives, patient safety standards, and regulatory requirements.Medical Monitoring: Serve as Medical Monitor for Phase III and registration trials, ensuring patient safety, protocol compliance, and timely medical oversight. Review safety data, support data monitoring activities, and act as a primary medical contact for study teams and investigators.Clinical Strategy: Contribute medical and scientific leadership to clinical development strategy, regulatory submissions, and lifecycle planning across oncology programs.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Operations, Pharmacovigilance, Biostatistics, Medical Affairs, and Commercial teams to align clinical execution with broader business objectives.External Engagement: Represent the organization in interactions with investigators, key opinion leaders, regulatory authorities, and external collaborators.Data Analysis & Interpretation: Analyze clinical trial data and real-world evidence to identify trends, assess efficacy and safety signals, and support data-driven decision-making. Translate findings into actionable insights that inform clinical strategy, regulatory submissions, and program advancement.Lifecycle Management: Support strategies for label expansion, post-marketing commitments, and long-term product differentiation.Regulatory Support: Lead preparation of regulatory documents, participate in global health authority interactions, and contribute to risk management planning throughout the development lifecycle.Business Development Support: Provide clinical expertise for licensing opportunities, partnerships, and due diligence activities.Stakeholder Leadership: Build strong cross-functional relationships, challenge ideas constructively, and drive decisions grounded in scientific evidence.Scientific Leadership: Maintain a current understanding of oncology trends, the competitive landscape, and regulatory developments to inform program strategy.Additional Requirements: Ability to work across multiple time zones and travel up to 30%.QualificationsRequiredMD with board certification in Oncology, Hematology-Oncology, or a related specialtyAt least 5 years of clinical development experience, with a focus on late-stage oncology trialsPreferredProven track record as a Medical Monitor for pivotal trials and successful regulatory submissionsDeep understanding of oncology drug development, clinical endpoints, and regulatory pathwaysDemonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex clinical programsPrior clinical practice experience or experience as an investigator is a plusStrong leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skillsExcellent collaboration skills with both internal and external stakeholdersDemonstrated commitment to high ethical standards and professional integrity