Senior Medical Director, Hematology/Oncology

About the role

The Senior Medical Director (Hematology/Oncology) is a strategic medical leader providing scientific, clinical and operational oversight of global clinical research programs. Acting as Medical Monitor, the role is the main medical link between IQVIA, sponsors and investigative sites, ensuring high-quality, compliant and efficient trial execution. The position is home-based in the U.S. or Canada.

Key responsibilities

• Provide medical and scientific input to clinical research programs, including review of proposals, preclinical and clinical data, protocols, informed consent, eCRFs, analysis plans, clinical study reports and adverse event reporting
• Ensure medical activities follow GCP and establish a network of medical and scientific consultants
• Support site selection, investigator engagement and patient recruitment/retention, train study teams and investigators, and develop medical monitoring plans
• Oversight of patient safety, review of SAEs and critical clinical data, and support of safety reporting and unblinding procedures
• Review clinical data (eCRFs, tables, listings) and support clinical study report development
• Support proposal development, feasibility assessments and client presentations, and contribute to internal processes, training and quality improvement

Required profile

• MD from an accredited, internationally recognized medical school
• 5-7+ years of clinical experience as a licensed physician in Oncology, Hematology, Surgical Oncology or Urology with an oncologic focus
• Board certification or eligibility in the relevant therapeutic area strongly preferred, or equivalent experience
• Proven clinical research experience (at least 3 years) as a study physician/investigator or in Pharma, CRO or Biotech
• Advanced English, fluent in speaking and communicating with stakeholders about medical assessments for clinical trials

Required skills

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a global, matrixed team
• Organizational skills for complex projects with shifting timelines
• Communication skills to explain complex medical concepts clearly