Senior Medical Director for Early Phase Development

3 weeks ago


San Diego, California, United States Kumquat Biosciences Inc Full time
Job Description

At Kumquat Biosciences Inc, we are committed to developing life-changing medicines through innovative and efficient clinical trials. The Executive Medical Director plays a crucial role in leading the development program of a study drug, designing and executing clinical studies, and collaborating with the study management team to bring better clinical trials to more patients.

We are seeking a talented and passionate individual to join our mission and be part of our collaborative community. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical development, particularly in early phase development, and will be able to provide clinical and strategic input to senior management.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead a cross-functional team for a study drug from the first-in-human study
  • Provide clinical and strategic input to senior management
  • Oversee and be accountable for the design and execution of the clinical development plan
  • Engage effectively with key thought leaders and investigators
  • Participate in study/site start-up activities, data interpretation, and provide general clinical support to the study team(s)
  • Serve as a partner to external stakeholders in various countries and help support local needs
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge on the emerging treatment landscape in study-specific areas
  • Cultivate meaningful peer-to-peer collaborations and nurture a culture of curiosity to enable faster, simpler, and more patient-centric ways of operationalizing our studies

Requirements:

  • MD or MD/PhD with oncology and/or hematology expertise
  • At least 4 years of relevant experience in early development in the pharmaceutical industry, community setting, or academia
  • Phase 1 trial experience in either solid tumor or hematologic malignancies with a focus on small molecules preferred
  • Working knowledge of drug development and clinical development activities and deliverables
  • Ability to solve complex outcomes, take a new perspective on existing solutions, and exercise judgment based on analyzing multiple sources of information and advice
  • Ability to explain complex information to others in a straightforward manner
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time domestically or internationally
  • Must reside in San Diego and must come into office at least 3 times a week


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