Senior Director of Clinical Science - Hematology
$190,800–$300,300 year
HybridBoston, Massachusetts, United States or South San Francisco, California, United States
Job Summary
Provide strategic Clinical Science leadership across the hematology disease area, including multiple studies, programs, and assets. Contribute to disease area strategy by applying deep therapeutic expertise to guide Clinical Science approaches, support development planning, and promote consistency in scientific standards and medical data review practices. Partner with Section Heads, Asset Leads, and cross-functional leaders to support study planning, data interpretation, and issue resolution across the portfolio. Lead efforts to standardize Clinical Science approaches, including medical data review practices and data interpretation principles, while advocating for innovative technologies that improve quality and efficiency. Guide interpretation of clinical data across studies and assets to support broader understanding of trends, opportunities, risks, and program implications. Serve as a Clinical Science subject matter resource for hematology across study teams and partner functions, presenting cross-study insights and scientific assessments to cross-functional leaders and governance bodies. Provide direct management and development of multiple Clinical Scientists, setting clear expectations for scientific quality and strategic thinking. Collaborate closely with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics, Drug Safety, and other key partner functions to facilitate alignment across studies and programs. Ensure Clinical Science activities are conducted in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and support inspection readiness.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced scientific or healthcare degree required (PhD, PharmD)
- at least 7 years of hematological oncology drug development experience
- Master's Degree in life sciences
- 12 years of hematological oncology drug development experience
- Significant experience in Clinical Development, Clinical Science, oncology development, or a related function within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
- Demonstrated experience providing Clinical Science leadership across multiple studies, programs, or assets
- Deep therapeutic area expertise in hematologic cancers, including strong understanding of disease biology, current and emerging treatment landscape, clinically relevant endpoints, and key scientific considerations affecting development
- Strong understanding of clinical trial design, clinical development strategy, clinical data review, and interpretation of oncology data
- Experience contributing to disease area strategy, portfolio discussions, or cross-program planning
- Experience contributing to regulatory submissions, safety reviews, or health authority interactions
- Experience working effectively in cross-functional teams within a matrix environment
- Demonstrated ability to integrate information across studies and programs to support scientific and business decisions
- Excellent communication, influence, and executive presentation skills
- Demonstrated people leadership experience, including management, coaching, and development of scientific staff
- Travel requirements: 0-25%
Desired Qualifications
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