Clinical Development Medical Director – Oncology/Biotechnology

Exelixis

Clinical Director leading execution of oncology clinical trials at Exelixis. Collaborating on clinical study designs and interacting with key opinion leaders in the field.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $254,500 - $361,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and execute clinical trials for oncology products in development
Participate in the design/planning of clinical studies
Establish and approve scientific methods for design and implementation of clinical protocols
Support project teams with therapeutic area specific information
Collaborate with internal safety group in analyzing and reporting safety data from clinical trials
Interact with key opinion leaders and investigators in relevant disease specific area
Ensure consistency of scientific and development strategies for oncology products in development

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD (board certification or eligibility in Oncology or Hematology/Oncology desirable but not essential)
Minimum of 5 years of post-residency experience
Drug development experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, or a combination of academia and industry
Hands-on experience in the design, execution, and reporting of controlled clinical trials in oncology
Understanding of basic science relevant to clinical oncology (biochemistry, immunology, molecular biology and/or genetics)

Benefits

Comp & perks

401k plan with generous company contributions
Group medical, dental and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Discretionary annual bonus program
Sales-based incentive plan for field sales staff
Opportunity to purchase company stock
Receive long-term incentives
15 accrued vacation days in their first year
17 paid holidays including a company-wide winter shutdown in December
Up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical trialsclinical study designclinical protocolssafety data analysisdrug developmentcontrolled clinical trialsbiochemistryimmunologymolecular biologygenetics

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationcommunication

Certifications

MDboard certification in Oncologyboard certification in Hematology/Oncology