Medical Director, Clinical Development - Oncology

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership in the design, implementation, and oversight of cell therapy trials in oncology
• Contribute to clinical development plans (CDPs) and clinical trial protocols
• Analyze and interpret clinical trial data and provide medical input for regulatory documents
• Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs to support IND and BLA submissions
• Serve as a medical representative in agency meetings such as FDA or EMA
• Oversee monitoring and reporting of adverse events and safety signals
• Represent the company at scientific conferences and maintain relationships with KOLs

Requirements

• MD required
• Minimum 5 years of clinical research experience in oncology
• Focus on cell therapy or immuno-oncology
• Prior industry experience in a pharmaceutical or biotech setting
• Demonstrated experience in the design, execution, and oversight of clinical trials

Preferred Qualifications

• MD/PhD or additional advanced training
• Board certification in oncology, hematology, or a related field
• Experience with regulatory submissions and agency interactions (IND, BLA, FDA meetings)

About the Company

Lyell is a biotech company focused on advancing cell therapy treatments in oncology, working toward clinical approvals and commercial launch.