Location: Georgia

Oncology Research Medical Directorship Opportunity With Leading Health System in Georgia

DESCRIPTION

Our Georgia-based client seeks to hire a Medical Director of Oncology Research to enhance their leadership team.

Qualifications:

1. Physician is board certified in oncology and hematology.
2. Minimum of 7 years of Oncology Research experience.
3. Minimum of 3 years of Phase I clinical trials experience.
4. Pharma/CRO experience.
5. Ability to work in matrix environment.
6. Organized, proactive, self- motivated professional.
7. Physician is authorized to practice medicine in the state of Georgia and holds all appropriate licenses from the Georgia Composite State Board of Examiners.

The Medical Director of Oncology Research is responsible for establishing the overall strategic direction for the Oncology Research Program and implementation of the cancer center’s  Phase I Clinical Trials Program, including the provision of care to those patients.  Responsibilities include oversight of the clinical research trial portfolio, trial opportunities, related publications/presentations, pharmaceutical/biotech relationships and other key collaborations and partnerships as well as the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of Phase I Clinical Trials Program.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsible for the overall strategic development and management of the clinical research trial portfolio, including trial opportunities, related publications/biotech relationships and other key collaborations and partnerships.
2. Responsible for the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of a Phase I Clinical Trials Program.
3. Provide clinical care for patients in the Phase I Program.
4. Serve as the key point of contact, point of issue escalation and interface with Physician Investigators (and physicians within oncology program practices) to lead relationship management and oncology research development/strategy.
5. Oversee the coordination, planning and facilitation of pipeline review meetings, maintaining regular dialogue to identify high-quality study leads.
6. Facilitate and drive collaboration with Pharma/Biotech, physicians, Research Program Leadership, Leadership, and other partners to advance common interests and achieve mutual goals.
7. Participate in oncology multidisciplinary disease site teams, research work groups, Research Advisory Committee, and strategy sessions to gain and give input into the development of the oncology research portfolio/strategy.
8. Ensure Investigator understanding of Research Program structure and CRD processes and facilitate and co-lead meetings as needed to gain alignment.
9. Communicate Investigator priorities and project resource requirements to the Research Program Director and assist in establishing plans for key resources and operational delivery.
10. Work with the Research Program Director to streamline Oncology research operations for sponsors, investigators and patients in a safe, efficient and compliant manner.
11. Co-develop performance metrics and strategy for reporting and response.
12. Participate on the Research Oversight Committee (ROC) to ensure the scientific quality and patient safety of proposed oncology studies and in the annual evaluation of oncology study accrual and recommendation of closure of under-performing trials.
13. Responsible, with the Research Program Director, for ensuring the financial and operational health of the studies within the oncology program/portfolio and that those studies are conducted in compliance with GCP, relevant SOPs and regulatory requirements.
14. Communicate and escalate issues at the appropriate time and to the appropriate level of management.
15. Lead new initiatives and special projects as directed and agreed upon by the Vice President and Leadership.

Financial and Benefits Package:

Employed position with competitive guaranteed salary commensurate with training and experience.  Plus potential annual bonus.

Comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, life, disability, malpractice insurance, vacation retirement plan, a pension plan, and more.