Senior Medical Director, Oncology – Medical Monitoring, Client Engagement

Fortrea

Senior Medical Director overseeing oncology drug development at Fortrea. Leading medical monitoring teams and engaging with clients for business development.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $240,000 - $340,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide medical leadership and oversight across all phases of development
Support the development activities of proposed and ongoing projects in oncology
Serve as the study physician, providing medical monitoring oversight
Partner with clients and internal teams to support business development
Provide oversight of medical monitoring activities to ensure timelines and quality of medical deliverables
May serve as Global Lead, Regional or Program Project Physician across multiple indications
Prepare materials for and actively participate in investigator meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD Degree, with board certification in oncology or hemato-oncology
3+ years of substantial knowledge of drug development and extensive clinical research experience within the pharmaceutical/CRO industry (or as a clinical trial investigator) in Oncology, hematologic malignancies and/or related therapeutic areas.
Industry experience inclusive of clinical trials medical monitoring experience or other relevant clinical development/trial experience at a CRO, pharmaceutical company, regulatory agency preferred.
Have current knowledge of drug development and relevant clinical research experience within the pharmaceutical/industry in oncology.
Experience supporting oncology clinical studies or programmes.
Experience engaging with Sponsors, investigators, and project teams as a medical monitor or investigator.
Strong communication skills and ability to operate effectively in a global environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
Life insurance
STD/LTD
401(K)
Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO)
Company bonus where applicable

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Hard Skills & Tools

medical monitoringdrug developmentclinical researchoncologyhematologic malignanciesclinical trialsinvestigator meetingsproject managementbusiness development

Soft Skills

communicationleadershipcollaborationorganizational skillsglobal operation

Certifications

MD Degreeboard certification in oncologyboard certification in hemato-oncology