Lyell Immunopharma
Medical Director, Clinical Development - Oncology
South San Francisco, California, United States · Director
Sponsorship not specified$240k-$300kDetected 6 days ago
GCPClinical TrialsClinical ResearchFDA RegulatoryPharmacovigilanceResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationAdaptabilityOrganizational SkillsBiostatisticsRegulatory Affairs
About the role
- The Director, Clinical Development will serve as a key clinical contributor embedded in Lyell's small, high-impact development team.
- Employees are also eligible to participate in Lyell's Equity Incentive Plan.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership in the design, implementation, and oversight of cell therapy trials in oncology.
- Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs to support preparation and review of regulatory submissions (IND, BLA, etc.).
- Support development and review of scientific content for regulatory documents and scientific communications.
- Build and maintain scientific relationships with clinical investigators and academic centers.
Nice to have
- MD/PhD or additional advanced training a plus.
- Board certification (current or prior) in oncology, hematology, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of clinical research experience in oncology, with a focus on cell therapy or immuno-oncology.
- Experience with regulatory submissions and agency interactions (IND, BLA, FDA meetings) highly desirable.
- Prior industry experience in a pharmaceutical or biotech setting required.
Skills
- Deep scientific expertise in oncology; ability to analyze and communicate complex clinical data to diverse audiences.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, GCP standards, and clinical development best practices.
- Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills; ability to work effectively across disciplines without direct authority.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable engaging with external experts and internal senior leaders.
Compensation
- The salary range for this position is $240,000 to $300,000, annually, with the opportunity to earn an annual bonus.
Benefits
- Analyze and interpret clinical trial data; provide medical input for clinical study reports and regulatory documents.
- Serve as a medical representative in agency meetings (e.g., FDA, EMA) as appropriate.
- Work closely with Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory Affairs, and Medical Affairs.
- Contribute medical expertise to support cross-functional project teams and strategic planning.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Lyell is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental d
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