Sr. Medical Director, Clinical Development

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RayzeBio, a Bristol Myers Squibb company, is a dynamic biotechnology company headquartered in San Diego, CA. The company is focused on improving survival of people with cancer by harnessing the power of targeted radioisotopes. RayzeBio is developing innovative drugs against targets of solid tumors. Led by a successful and experienced entrepreneurial team, RayzeBio aims to be the global leader in radiopharmaceuticals.

The Senior Medical Director – Clinical Development has responsibility for the clinical development of targeted radiopharmaceuticals for treatment of solid tumors, with a focus on GU cancers. This role provides medical direction and high quality scientific and clinical knowledge to lead the strategy and execution of RayzeBio’s clinical development plans in GU cancers. Responsibilities include support for IND preparation, regulatory authority interactions, design and execution of Phase 1 to Phase 3 clinical trials, and medical monitoring. This role works collaboratively with cross-functional teams responsible for the design, implementation, monitoring, analysis, and reporting of studies conducted within RayzeBio’s portfolio to ensure the program meets the needs of patients and RayzeBio’s business. This role can be based onsite in either San Diego, CA or Lawrenceville, NJ.

Responsibilities:

• Interact with clinical investigators and thought leaders to design a clinical development plan for nominated drug candidates

• Lead internal project teams, and partner with investigators and CROs to design and implement clinical studies

• Contribute to writing of protocols, investigator brochures, clinical study reports, and review of other clinical trial and regulatory documents

• Conduct investigator meetings and lead site qualification and initiation visits with clinical trial investigators

• Execute and deploy drug development strategic plans, develop contingency plans, provide technical and strategic advice, and meet milestones and budgets

• Translate findings from research and nonclinical studies into clinical development opportunities

• Oversee Data Review and Independent Data Monitoring Committees

• Conduct clinical trials using ethical guidelines relevant to the pharmaceutical industry, and ensure compliance with these external guidelines

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with clinical trial investigators and thought leaders

• Serve as clinical lead for regulatory interactions, including preparation of briefing documents and attendance and presentation at health authority meetings.

• Supervise and mentor clinical scientists and medical directors

• Willing to travel approximately 30% of the time. 

Education and Experience

• MD or equivalent with sub-specialty training in oncology and at least 8 years of pharmaceutical/biotech in oncology solid tumor clinical development or equivalent academic experience. Radiopharmaceutical experience is preferred but not required.

• Drug development experience in GU cancer required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Patient-focused, with deep commitment to understanding needs and improving the lives of patients with cancers and a passion for developing novel therapeutics

• Motivated to work in a fast-paced, high accountability, small company environment. A "can do" and collegial professional who leads through influence and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated record of accomplishment in a compressed time frame; capable of prioritizing tasks and delivering on deadlines with high performance