Executive Director, Product Development Team Leader, Clinical Research, Hematology - Lymphoma

Executive Director (Distinguished Scientist) – Oncology/Hematology

This position leads the Product Development Team (PDT) and is responsible for planning and directing clinical research activities involving new or marketed medicines in the Oncology therapeutic area within the Hematology section. The Executive Director manages the entire cycle of late-stage clinical development from Phase 2 to Phase 5, including program strategy and design, protocol authoring, initiation, execution, monitoring, analysis, regulatory reporting, publication, presentation at national and international meetings, and cross‑functional team leadership.

• Develop and execute clinical development strategies for investigational or marketed medicines, incorporating scientific developments, regulatory requirements, competitive landscape, and commercial considerations.
• Lead and manage late-stage clinical development projects from Phase 2 through Phase 5, including protocol design, operational plans, and team execution.
• Oversee the conduct of ongoing or new clinical trials, ensuring compliance, monitoring, and timely analysis of safety and efficacy data.
• Serve as the primary spokesperson for cross‑functional product development teams, integrating input and ensuring alignment with corporate strategy.
• Analyze and summarize clinical findings to support decisions regarding safety, efficacy, new drug applications, clinical study reports, and publications.
• Participate in internal and joint research project teams focused on new compound development and further study of marketed compounds.
• Support business development assessments of external opportunities and liaise with commercialization, regulatory affairs, statistics, and manufacturing experts.
• Lead internal governance presentations to senior management, communicating progress, identifying key changes, and facilitating issue escalation and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Maintain a robust scientific knowledge base, including awareness of new findings and methodologies, identifying strong investigators, establishing communications with key clinical investigators, and attending scientific meetings.
• Author and oversee development documents, presentations, budgets, and position papers for internal and external audiences.
• Facilitate collaborations with external researchers worldwide.
• Travel on company business approximately 20% of the time to manage ongoing clinical research projects.

• M.D. or M.D./Ph.D.

• Minimum of 3 years of clinical medicine experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of industry experience in drug development with demonstrated success in overseeing multiple studies and protocols through completion.
• Experience authoring regulatory documents and leading discussions with regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrated record of scientific scholarship and achievement.
• Proven track record in clinical medicine and background in biomedical research.
• Outstanding interpersonal and collaborative skills, with ability to function in a matrix environment.
• Excellence in delivering clear, impactful communication verbally, in writing, and during presentations.

• Board certified or eligible in Oncology, Hematology, or related discipline.
• Lymphoma experience.
• Prior specific experience in clinical research and prior publication record.
• Product registration experience desirable.

• Clinical Investigations
• Clinical Judgment
• Clinical Research
• Clinical Trial Planning
• Consultative Approach
• Cross‑Cultural Awareness
• Drug Development
• Ethical Standards
• Innovation
• New Technology Integration
• Professional Networking
• Regulatory Requirements
• Results‑Oriented
• Scientific Consulting
• Strategic Leadership

No additional specific preferred skills are listed beyond those already specified.

Salary range: $ – $. The successful candidate will be eligible for an annual bonus and, if applicable, a long‑term incentive plan. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and other healthcare insurance (for employee and family), retirement benefits including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available…