Clinical Program Leader (CPL)

Cambridge (USA)💼 Full-time💰 $248,500–$248,500🗓 2026-09-28 → 2026-09-29

Core

Provides strategic medical guidance and leads the development of experimental oncology agents from preclinical entry through Transition Decision Point.

Role type

Senior IC clinical program leader (oncology)

Builds

Clinical development strategies and Integrated Development Plans for new oncology agents

Domain

Oncology drug development

Required skills

Strategic medical and scientific leadership, Clinical development strategy design, Preclinical data interpretation (pharmacology, toxicology, PK/PD), GCP and regulatory compliance, Clinical protocol development, Medical/scientific writing, Multidisciplinary team leadership

Preferred skills

Board-certification in oncology, PhD-level science, International recognition/publications

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Create clinical development strategies for new oncology agents, Lead Biomedical Research Early Program Teams, Integrate preclinical information into Investigator's Brochure and First-in-Human protocols, Collaborate on clinical protocols and study instruments, Liaise with investigators and regulatory authorities, Write and review abstracts/manuscripts

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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