Department: Development Team

Job Title: Medical Director, Clinical Development

Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:  Play a hands-on role in the development of the Life Cycle Plan and new indications for Nexavar and future molecules.  The candidate will become a member of the Onyx Clinical Development team.  As such, this person will be the face person to medical/scientific key opinion leaders and oncology clinical community.  They are also expected to have a significant influence on the day-to-day activities within the Clinical Development department and contribute toward the overall success of the Company.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In collaboration with the Vice President develops the strategic and operational plans for all activities within Clinical Development.
  
• Acts as a liaison to thought leaders, and develops excellent rapport with experts in therapeutic areas.
  
• Lead medical discussions at regional and national advisory board meetings as assigned.
  
• Contribute to the development of Nexavar through participation in a collaborative and cross-functional team environment.
  
• Lead a cross-functional team in the development of the Life Cycle plans for Nexavar and other molecules as required.
  
• Lead a cross-functional team in the development and publication of clinical trial protocols.
  
• Serve as the Medical Monitor of Development clinical Trials.
  
• Lead a cross-functional team in the writing and publication of scientific manuscripts which result from clinical trials and projects involving Onyx’s products.
  
• Responsible for the Medical review of educational and research grants for their scientific merit and consistency with the life cycle plan.
  
• Provide assistance to the Medical Director, Clinical Development in the administration of clinical trials in melanoma disease area.
  
• Will work in close collaboration with counterparts in Medical Affairs
  
• Will work in close collaboration with counterpart at Bayer Pharmaceuticals.
  

Job Requirements:

Education/Certifications/Licenses
·         Requires a Medical degree
·         Board Eligible/Certified
·         Oncology Training preferred

Experience
·         Minimum of 2 plus related clinical experience
·         Prefer 3 – 5 years experience in this role within another biotech/pharmaceutical company and at least 2 years of management experience.
·         Prior experience in a development organization is a plus.
·         Professional knowledge and skills working with oncology patients and physicians.
·         Working knowledge of FDA regulations preferred.

Knowledge
·         Dynamic, self starter with strong influential skills.
·         Ability to understand, interpret and explain scientific research and literature.
·         Ability to relate and work with a wide range of people to achieve results.
·         Exceptional written and verbal communication.
·         Well spoken, confident, enthusiastic and charismatic.
·         Strong time management and organizational skills.
·         Ability to build working relations throughout the organization and with business partners to achieve business goals.
·         Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast paced environment.
·         Must have a solid understanding of drug development and life-cycle development of a product.
·         Excellent communicator, skilled at diplomacy and capable of effectively combining science and relationship building.
·         Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with thought leaders and to establish trust through the consistent demonstration of scientific expertise and satisfactory follow-through to requests from thought-leaders.
·         An open and collegial style of interacting with co-workers.
·         Willingness to travel extensively.

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