Senior Director, Clinical Research - Oncology

Position

We are seeking a seasoned physician with a strong clinical background and a passion for drug development to join our Clinical Development team to serve as a Study Responsible Physician as a Senior Director, Clinical Research, Oncology. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in advancing our Oncology pipeline by providing medical expertise, strategic leadership, and operational oversight for multiple clinical development studies.

About You

You are a highly accomplished professional who excels in the development and execution of clinical projects. As a key member of the cross-functional Development Teams and the Clinical Study Teams, you will employ your expertise in clinical development to advance new therapies to patients in need. Your dedication to scientific rigor and meticulous attention to detail is evident in all your work. With a deep passion for creating important new medicines, you are committed to advancing the field of medical research and improving patient outcomes.

This role will require a minimum of 3 day a week of onsite presence (or more as business needs require) in our New Jersey office to ensure effective management, operational excellence and high-performance delivery of clinical studies and to support the expected significant team growth & collaboration. 

What You’ll Do

• Design and conduct early-stage clinical development trials, including, but not limited to: assessing clinical safety and efficacy data, performing medical monitoring, and be responsible for other study-related clinical activities.
• Work closely with biomarker, discovery, and translational research scientists.
• Interpret reports, prepare oral and written results of product research, and participate in the discussion of strategies formulated within the disease areas that Eikon is focusing on.
• Collaborate closely with Clinical Science and other relevant functions within Eikon and potential partners including discovery, translational, and biomarker research scientists, toxicologists, clinical pharmacologists, drug safety specialists, regulatory representatives, as well as personnel from Global Clinical Operations, and other support functions.
• Establish strong working relationships and collaborations with external study investigators, key opinion leaders in drug development, and external alliance partners.
• Work closely with functional partners (Data Management, Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, Regulatory) to ensure an integrated and strategic approach to flawless execution and systematic oversight of study protocol(s) in clinical development in close collaboration with key functional stakeholders.
• Work in partnership with colleague study responsible physicians and clinical scientists to ensure development of high-quality study protocols including use of consistent processes/standards across studies.
• Work closely with functional partners to address protocol questions from Health Authorities and Ethics Committees in a consistent fashion.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with significant experience in Oncology.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of clinical experience, including 3+ years in drug development.
• Significant experience in clinical practice with direct patient care (preferably in Oncology)
• Proven track record in leading clinical trials, including medical monitoring of early and late clinical trials and managing complex projects.
• In-depth knowledge of clinical research methodologies, GCP, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Passion for innovation and improving patient outcomes.
• Experience with IND and/or NDA filings is preferred.

At Eikon, employee compensation also includes bonus and equity compensation, in addition to several generous benefit programs, including:​

• 401k plan with company matching​
• Medical (premiums covered by Eikon at 95%), dental and vision insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%)​
• Mental health and wellness benefits​
• Weeklong summer and winter holiday shutdowns​
• Generous paid time off and holiday policies​
• Life/AD&D Insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%) and optional supplemental employee-paid life/AD&D policies ​
• Enhanced parental leave benefit​
• Daily subsidized lunch program when on-site​

The expected salary range for this role is $270,000 to $294,500 depending on skills, competency, and the market demand for your expertise.