Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated clinical trial physician with expertise in oncology to join our clinical development team. The ideal candidate will provide medical support in early-phase oncology trials (Phase I/II) in the US, ensuring scientific rigor and patient safety while collaborating cross-functionally to advance our pipeline.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the medical lead for early-stage oncology clinical trials, providing oversight of protocol development, medical monitoring, and data interpretation.
• Partner with Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, and Regulatory teams to drive trial execution and meet key milestones.
• Build and maintain scientific relationships with U.S. investigators, clinical sites, and key opinion leaders (KOLs) to support study conduct, enrollment strategies, and clinical development objectives.
• Provide medical and scientific leadership to optimize trial design and address complex clinical and scientific questions arising throughout the study lifecycle.
• Participate in regulatory interactions, including support for FDA meetings and responses to health authority inquiries, as appropriate.
• Contribute to translational research efforts, bridging preclinical findings to clinical applications.
• Ensure compliance with GCP, ICH guidelines, and internal SOPs.

Requirements

Education & Qualifications:

• MD required.
• Fluent English communication skills (written and spoken) are required to effectively operate in a global working environment; proficiency in Mandarin Chinese would be considered a strong asset.
  

Experience:

• 5–10 years of experience in oncology, with direct exposure to early-phase clinical development programs, including Phase I and Phase II studies.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with protocol development, medical monitoring, safety reviews, and interpretation of clinical data.
• Experience engaging with investigators, clinical trial sites, and key opinion leaders (KOLs) to support study execution and scientific exchange.
• Familiarity with regulatory interactions and supporting communications with health authorities, including the FDA, is preferred.
• Experience working within cross-functional clinical development teams, including Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, Regulatory Affairs, and Translational Medicine.
• Prior experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or oncology-focused clinical development environments is strongly preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Proactive communicator: Ability to articulate complex medical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Collaborative mindset: Thrives in cross-functional teams (e.g., with Clinical Operations, Data Science).
• Adaptability: Comfortable navigating ambiguity in fast-paced R&D environments.
• Patient-centric mindset: Maintains focus on patient outcomes and unmet medical needs throughout the drug development process.
• Innovation orientation: Embraces new technologies, including AI-enabled approaches to drug discovery and development.
• Global perspective: Experience working effectively across cultures, geographies, and time zones within international teams.