Job Detail

Job Overview:

Reporting to the Vice President and Global Therapeutic Area Head (Oncology), the primary role of the Medical Director will be to serve as the global lead physician providing subject matter and drug development expertise.  He/She will be expected to be a key contributor to the medical strategy and execution of clinical programs.  Furthermore, the Medical Director will play a key role in people leadership/management, client relations, and business development representing Covance in proposals and industry meetings as needed.  This is a remote home-based role with travel as needed.

Additional responsibilities include;

• Medical and safety monitoring


• Medical data review


• Develop, review, and revise protocols, CRF, training materials, code/data tables, listing and figures


• Actively participate and assist in preparations for investigator meetings


• Participates in project risk assessment activities


• Provides clinical and medical expertise to other Covance departments


• Contributes to the scientific strategic leadership for a given therapeutic area

Education/Qualifications:

• MD degree with specialization in Oncology preferred


• Oncology Board Certification preferred, not required


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to travel with in the EU and globally as needed

Experience:

• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience within a Pharma or CRO environment or equivalent academic experience 


• Strong working knowledge of drug development and clinical research 


• Experience supporting phase II - IV Oncology drug trials