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VP Clinical Development & Global Program Lead, Lung Cancer

Erasca


Job Location:

San Diego, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 23 August 2026 (13 days ago)
Application Deadline: 20 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Erascais a clinical-stage precision oncology company focused on discovering developing and commercializing medicines for the benefit of patients with cancer. Our programs take novel approaches to shutting down one of cancersmost commonly mutated signaling cascades the RAS/MAPK pathway which affects approximately 5.5 million lives each year worldwide. The name Erasca has an important embedded meaning: it is a contraction of our audacious hope to erase cancer that drives our mission and everything that we do on behalf of patients with cancer.

Reporting to the ChiefMedicalOfficer theVPClinical Developmentand Global ProgramLead (GPL)for Lung Cancer willprovide medical leadership and oversight ofthelung cancerdevelopmentprogramand collaborate with the CMOacross theErascaportfolio. Responsibilities will include clinical development strategyprotocol development registrationalstrategyand execution KOL and academic site interactions competitive landscape diligence presentation of data andother clinical addition the VP will be ahandson drug developer andwillserve as clinical lead and/or medical monitor onindividualstudies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Providemedical direction and high-quality scientific and clinical knowledge to guide the strategy and execution ofthelung cancerprogramandcontribute to clinical decision making across inbuildingandmaintaininga culture of rigorous data-driven decision making.
  • Lead the clinical developmentsubteamfor all studies in lungcancers.
  • Design and implementnovel and efficientclinical trialstoassessappropriate endpoints.
  • Responsible for leading clinical studysubteamsmonitoringoverall study integrity and review interpretationand communication of safety and efficacy data.
  • Provide overall strategy for clinical aspects of registrational strategies interactions and filings. Contribute to global regulatory filings and health authority interactions including authoring clinical sections for INDsNDAsand other related documents.
  • Serve asMedicallead on clinical programsand represent Clinical Development on program teams.
  • Partner with Drug Safety to assess the safety profile of compounds.
  • Writeor partner in the authoring ofmedical aspects of core study and regulatory documents including clinical research plans protocols investigator brochures clinical studyreportsand regulatory submissions.
  • Contribute to the development and review of scientific publications; author manuscripts and collaborate with cross-functional colleagues and thought leaders to meet publication planobjectives.
  • Present at scientific medicaland regulatory meetings.
  • Maintaina high levelof clinical and scientificexpertiseby reviewing literature attending medicalorscientific meetingsand through personalexchangewiththought leaders investigatorsand internal stakeholdersand partners.
  • Participate in due diligence or other business development activities.
  • Hire develop and mentor a high functioning team of medical directors and clinical scientists.
  • Establish developandmaintainrelationships acrossErasca particularly with partners and stakeholders inResearch andDevelopment.
  • Perform all duties in keeping with the Companys core valuespoliciesand all applicable regulations.

Required Education and Experience:

  • equivalent with subspecialtyfellowshiptraining and board certification or eligibility in Oncology or Oncology/ and clinical practiceexperiencein thoracic oncology preferred.
  • 8-10 years ofoncologyclinical trial anddrug development experienceincluding extensive experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology ideal candidate will bringa combination of clinical practice academic clinical trialsand industry experiencewithbothlarge and small companyexperiencea plus.
  • Experience as the clinical lead on late-stage clinical programs in lung cancer highly preferred.
  • Experience leading or beingclosely involvedinthe clinical aspects of aregulatory filing and direct interaction with health authoritiesrequired.
  • Exposure to early development and the transition from FIH to registrational trials preferred.
  • Extensive knowledge of clinical trialmethodologyand theregulatory and compliance requirements governing clinical trials.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate successfully with multiple functions in amatrixedteam environment.
  • Executive leadership skills to educate and influence stakeholders and to add valueinstrategic business planning and decision-making.
  • Effective interpersonal communication and influencing skills including excellent writing skills with the ability to tailor communication style to diverse audiences and situations.
  • Demonstrated ability to achievehigh performancegoals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment; a collaborative team player with a can-do attitude and the ability toidentifyand implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Strong learning orientation curiosity andcommitment toscience and patients.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $390000 to $435000. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job type and length of experience within the industry education etcetera. In addition to base salary the hired applicant will be eligible to receive an annual bonus and an equity grant at hire and annually in the form of the option to purchase stock in the future for a specified price.

Along with our casual collaborative and fun work and the chance to make your mark in our mission to erase cancer Erasca offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes: Paid Time Off Holiday and Sick Leave Medical Dental and Vision Plans Short- and Long-Term Disability Basic and Voluntary Life/AD&D Coverage Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA HSA and Commute) Critical Illness and Accident Coverage Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program 401(k) Plan with Erasca contribution and the opportunity to participate in an Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Erasca Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or other employment practices for reasons of sex race religion national origin ancestry physical or mental disability protected medical condition genetic information marital status registered domestic partner status age sexual orientation military and veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local law or ordinance or regulation.


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Erasca is a clinical-stage precision oncology company driven by a bold mission—to erase cancer. We are on a journey to shut down one of cancer’s most commonly mutated signaling cascades, the RAS/MAPK pathway, which affects approximately 5.5 million lives each year worldwide. Our promi ... View more

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