Oncology Clinical Development Assoc. Director (M.D.)

Oncology Clinical Development Associate Director (MD) About the Company Our client is a leading global research-driven biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering innovative medicines and vaccines. With a strong presence in oncology and one of the industry's most robust clinical development pipelines, the company invests heavily in cutting-edge science and global collaboration to bring transformative treatments to patients worldwide.

The organization offers extensive opportunities to work with international teams, renowned medical experts, and key opinion leaders while contributing to both early- and late-stage clinical development programs.

Responsibilities

We are seeking Medical Experts to lead early- and late-stage clinical development programs across multiple oncology assets.

Key responsibilities include

Provide medical leadership and scientific expertise for oncology clinical development projects. Lead early- and late-stage development programs from a medical perspective. Collaborate with cross-functional internal teams, CROs, investigators, and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs). Manage the progress of clinical trials and ensure high-quality medical oversight.

Partner closely with global development teams and international counterparts. Work with Regulatory Affairs to support interactions with health authorities. Develop and execute publication strategies and scientific communication activities. The organization has a large network of physician leaders both in Japan and globally, providing strong collaboration, mentorship, and diverse long-term career opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Medical Leadership Provide medical expertise as a core member of oncology development teams. Review clinical trial protocols, regulatory submissions, and other development documents. Provide medical guidance on immune-related adverse events (irAEs), adverse events (AEs), and serious adverse events (SAEs), including communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Deliver scientific and medical education to internal teams through presentations and training. Clinical Development Leadership Lead strategic planning for early- and late-stage oncology development programs. Develop clinical development strategies and key study documents. Coordinate with internal stakeholders, CROs, and external experts to ensure successful study execution.

Collaborate closely with global project teams throughout the development lifecycle. Support interactions with regulatory authorities. Medical Affairs & Advisory Activities Plan and manage domestic advisory board meetings. Support global advisory activities, including collaboration with leading researchers and healthcare professionals.

Regulatory Support Prepare and review documents for regulatory submissions. Participate in regulatory meetings and respond to health authority inquiries as the clinical representative. Scientific Publications Develop publication strategies and oversee publication activities. Author or contribute to scientific manuscripts, review articles, and other publications.

Attend domestic and international scientific congresses to gather and share medical insights. Support scientific exchange between healthcare professionals and global medical teams.

Requirements

Qualifications Education & Experience Medical Doctor (MD) license required. Minimum 5 years of clinical practice experience in Japan, including oncology. Experience in pharmaceutical-sponsored clinical trials, academic clinical research, or investigator-initiated studies (3+ years preferred). PhD in Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, or Life Sciences is preferred.

Language Native-level Japanese. Business-level English with the ability to participate in scientific discussions, medical meetings, and daily collaboration with global teams. Strong conversational English is essential.

Benefits

Why Consider This Opportunity? Lead innovative oncology clinical development across early- and late-stage programs with a strong global pipeline. Work closely with global teams, KOLs, and regulatory authorities, gaining significant international exposure and influence. Join a collaborative network of experienced physician leaders in Japan and globally, with strong mentorship and knowledge sharing.

Enjoy diverse long-term career opportunities across clinical development, medical affairs, and global leadership roles. Make a meaningful impact by helping bring cutting-edge cancer therapies to patients worldwide.