Medical Director - Oncology

Fate Therapeutics is seeking a hands‑on physician leader to serve as Medical Director within Fate’s Clinical Development Group. This full‑time exempt position is located at our corporate headquarters in San Diego, CA. The role involves contributing to the development and implementation of clinical strategies, overseeing contracted personnel or organizations, and maintaining productive relationships with key opinion leaders and regulatory officials in the solid and hematologic tumor oncology space.

• Provide clinical leadership of one or more programs across solid and hematological tumors.
• Design competitive clinical strategies and deliver effective and timely study protocols in collaboration with clinical investigators, key opinion leaders and regulatory agencies to meet Fate scientific and corporate objectives.
• Prepare study protocols, amendments, specific sections of study manuals, Investigator Meeting notebooks, and other documents with appropriate guidance and supervision.
• Contribute to start‑up activities, including the design and development of CRFs, Data Management Manuals, and Data Analysis Plans.
• Address questions regarding scientific and related procedural issues from internal and external parties regarding assigned studies and programs.
• Contribute to the preparation and/or review of data listings, summary tables, study results, manuscripts, scientific presentations, and study close‑out activities.
• Assist in the preparation/review of regulatory documents, IND annual reports, IND safety reports, Investigator Brochures and NDAs.
• Play a leading role in the development and implementation of communications strategies to support existing and concluded studies.
• May enter a new therapeutic area and summarize scientific information that is available in published literature to integrate into new study development.
• Consistently comply with all governing laws, regulations, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other guidelines.
• Maintain effective working relationships with team members to ensure scientific integrity of clinical studies.
• May be sought out for advice by others within the company to help make better decisions and resolve moderately complex problems.

• MD degree with 5+ years of relevant scientific and/or drug development experience.
• 2+ years in clinical research in a pharmaceutical company, contract research organization, or academic institution is preferred.
• Experience in oncology is required.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable to change.
• Ability to form effective working relationships with internal and external parties including investigators, KOLs, Clinical Sites, etc.
• Outstanding written communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills; highly effective at summarizing and presenting the key considerations and decision‑points.

• Subject to extended periods of sitting and standing, vision to monitor, and moderate noise levels.
• Travel may be required.

• The salary offer will be based on a variety of factors, including level, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and location.
• Fate offers a competitive employment package that includes an annual bonus, equity, and a generous benefits package.
• The anticipated salary range for this role is $280,000 - $310,000 + 20% annual target bonus.

Fate Therapeutics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.