Medical Director, Clinical Development

Waltham, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Role Summary
We are seeking a driven and strategic Medical Director Clinical Development to lead clinical development efforts across one or more early- or late-stage programs. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape clinical strategy serve as medical monitor and collaborate cross-functionally to drive execution. Depending on business needs the role may also include mentoring clinical scientists and contributing to business development and process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Development Leadership (75%)

Lead clinical strategy and execution for one or more programs; serve as medical monitor and oversee study-level activities.
Conduct data review in collaboration with clinical science and safety; author clinical and regulatory documents (e.g. protocols IBs INDs).
Engage with KOLs lead advisory boards and steering committees and support publications.
Present findings to leadership and contribute to the scientific and commercial advancement of pipeline assets.

Organizational Contribution & Cross-Functional Collaboration (25%)

Partner cross-functionally to drive alignment communication and operational excellence across teams as well as between Ono and Deciphera.
Contribute clinical insights to target assessments business development and strategic initiatives.
Support Medical Affairs and serve as a clinical liaison for study sites and internal teams.
Participate in continuous improvement efforts and help foster a collaborative company culture.

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications

MD (or equivalent) with 8 years of academic/industry experience including 3 years in clinical trials
Proven experience in trial design execution and medical monitoring
Strong understanding of GCP/ICH and global regulatory standards
Familiarity with data review tools (e.g. Rave J-Review Spotfire)
Excellent leadership communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Ability to work across time zones and up to 30% travel

Preferred Experience

Board-certified in Medical Oncology
Experience across Phases 13 of clinical development
Direct interaction with U.S. and ex-U.S. regulatory agencies
Background in basic or translational research

Additional Information :

Deciphera is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary pay range for this role is $243300 - $334590. Actual compensation packages will depend on various factors including but not limited to depth of experience education skillset overall performance and/or location.

Deciphera believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package to all employees. Our base salary is just one component of Decipheras competitive total rewards strategy that also includes annual performance bonus a long-term incentive plan full range of benefits and other incentive compensation plans (if applicable)

Benefits:

Competitive salary and annual bonus.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan with company match and more.
Generous parental leave and family planning benefits.
Outstanding culture and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION

Deciphera is committed to equal employment opportunity and values diversity. To ensure that we comply with reporting requirements we invite you complete the confidential survey at the end of this application. Providing this information is optional. It will not be accessible or used in the hiring process and has no effect on your opportunity for employment. This information will also be treated confidentially. We are committed to make all hiring decisions and other employment decisions on a non-discriminatory basis.

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

Role SummaryWe are seeking a driven and strategic Medical Director Clinical Development to lead clinical development efforts across one or more early- or late-stage programs. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape clinical strategy serve as medical monitor and collaborate cross-functional...