Medical Director

Company: Aquinox Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Location: Seattle
Posted on: October 19, 2020

Job Description:

Neoleukin Therapeutics is seeking an experienced Medical Director in Clinical Development. The Medical Director will be responsible for monitoring oncology clinical trials and the development of strategy for oncology programs. The successful candidate will report to the Vice President of Clinical Development and should have demonstrated proficiency in leading clinical trials and supporting development programs, in addition to being adept at managing relationships across collaborations and with the external clinical community. Responsibilities Establish and drive teams to execute the strategic long-term vision for the program Lead clinical study teams and ensure appropriate medical monitoring for ongoing clinical studies Lead development and maintenance of clinical documents (e.g. protocols and amendments, investigator brochures, clinical study reports) Lead development of clinical study documents to be used in regulatory interactions and filings Develop manuscripts, abstracts and presentations for scientific meetings Develop and advise on current and future clinical development plans within internal and joint development teams Evaluate safety, pharmacology, and efficacy data from ongoing and completed studies to inform clinical strategy Conduct literature reviews and prepare summaries to support clinical development strategies Perform literature searches to support ongoing clinical research and development activities Establish and maintain clinical study site relationships as the sponsor medical representative Participate in regular data review and cleaning with the study team to support publications, presentations and database locks Qualifications MD or PharmD with BCOP Clinical oncology experience: Board certification in oncology or hematology preferred for MD or board certification in Clinical Oncology Pharmacy for PharmD Minimum 3 years industry experience in early phase oncology drug development, including experience developing protocols, serving as medical monitor and evaluating patient data Has a strong leadership presence and the ability to work effectively with other clinical and scientific leaders Demonstrates a passion for helping patients with cancer and for the science of oncology Has a collaborative style with internal company leadership, external development partners and investigators/medical professionals Is a team player, works well in a team environment both as a leader and a key contributor Has a global perspective and mindset, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues from diverse backgrounds Excellent oral, written, and medical communication skills required Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment Ability to function at a high level in a team setting whether leading the group or contributing independently Flexibility to adapt to changing needs in real time Ability to build strong relationships with co-workers of various backgrounds and expertise Excitement about the vision and mission of Neoleukin Therapeutics

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