Director of Clinical Research

A Director of Clinical Research Physician is needed to join a successful and growing organization. The Director, Clinical Research Medical Oncologist, will report directly to the senior director, US CDMA-Oncology. The US CDMA Oncology organization is responsible for all phase I-IV oncology clinical programs. He/she will provide strategic medical and scientific leadership for both marketed and development-stage compounds. The successful candidate will direct US clinical activities, providing medical input into clinical trial strategies.  Develop the clinical strategy and plan to integrate the company’s compounds into standard oncology practice.  Work cross-functionally to define, plan and implement exploratory studies.  Analyze data from clinical trials and produce reports as indicated.  Participate in strategic planning as part of marketing, development or global oncology teams where appropriate.  Extensive interactions with academic thought leaders to optimize clinical trial strategies.  Educate colleagues within the company as well as health care professionals outside the company related to assigned compounds where appropriate.  Supervise and manage individuals on the US CDMA team as appropriate.  Assist in the development and appropriate spending of clinical budget.  Provide input into publication plan.  The successful candidate should have an MD board certified or board eligible in either hematology or oncology with several years (2 + years) of oncology/hematology clinical research experience in the industry. Experience in both clinical development and/or medical affairs is preferable or a combination of experience in academic medicine with clinical research and/or 1 year of clinical development experience within the pharmaceutical industry.  Experience leading the design, conduct, analysis and reporting of oncology clinical studies is desirable.  Significant successful interactions with oncology key opinion leaders/investigators.  Candidates should have demonstrated the capability for strategic planning along with operational skill and experience related to clinical research involving both single and multiple centers.  Ability to work across multiple functions is essential. Effective oral and written communication skills and strong leadership are sought.

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Category:	Biotech/Pharmaceutical
	> Operations
Location:	Livingston, NJ
County:	Essex County
ZIP Code:	07039
Pay Rate:	Open
Job Terms:	full time
Company:	The Cambridge Group Ltd.
Phone:	E-mail or fax only
Fax:	203-226-3856