Overview
In this role you will act as the physician within the clinical programme team to drive safe, scientifically sound study delivery in oncology. You will lead medical monitoring and safety oversight, interpret data, and integrate medical input into study execution. You will work with cross-functional teams and external experts to shape programme decisions and regulatory interactions. This is a patient-focused, impact-driven position within a company advancing cancer therapies at scale. You will be part of a dynamic Medical Affairs/Clinical Development ecosystem with opportunities to influence strategy and publication planning.
Pay / Benefits
- annual bonus
- long-term incentive program
- healthcare and insurance benefits
- retirement benefits
- paid holidays and vacation
- paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
Responsibilities
- Serve as the physician within the clinical programme team, providing medical expertise across study design, conduct, safety oversight, and data interpretation
- Lead medical monitoring activities for clinical studies, ensuring patient safety, clinical integrity, and regulatory compliance
- Interpret clinical and safety data to inform study-level and programme-level decisions
- Partner with the Senior Scientist and cross-functional teams to ensure medical considerations are integrated into study execution
- Contribute to protocol development ensuring clinical relevance and patient safety within CDL framework
- Engage with investigators and KEEs to support study conduct and external representation
- Contribute to regulatory documents and Health Authority interactions from a physician perspective
- Provide medical input into clinical data generation activities aligning with CDP objectives
- Maintain knowledge of asset biology, disease landscape, and evolving treatment paradigms
Key requirements
- MD (or equivalent medical degree) with board certification or eligibility in oncology, haematology, or related specialty
- Clinical experience in oncology and/or relevant therapeutic areas with exposure to clinical research or drug development
- Demonstrated experience in clinical trial conduct including medical monitoring, safety review, and data interpretation
- Experience applying clinical judgement to support study design and real-time medical decision-making
- Experience in cross-functional matrix teams within pharmaceutical/biotech/academic clinical trials
- Collaborative mindset
- Analytical thinking
- Strong communication and scientific presentation skills
- Clinical trial design and monitoring
- Medical data interpretation and safety signal assessment
- GCP and ICH guidelines knowledge
Medical Director, Oncology Clinical Development - Lung & Head/Neck Cancers employer: GSK
GSK is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of Stevenage. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have access to extensive development opportunities while working on groundbreaking medicine projects. The hybrid work model and future relocation to Cambridge provide a unique advantage, ensuring a vibrant environment for both personal and professional advancement.
