Medical Director, Clinical Development

Position Summary

The Medical Director, Clinical Development will provide medical monitoring in collaboration with clinical scientists and the Clinical Research Organization (CRO) medical monitors. The Medical Director is responsible for partnering with internal team members, proactively solving issues and working independently. This position is remote with a corporate headquarters in Foster City, CA and Parsippany, NJ and reports to the Vice President, Clinical Development.

Primary Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Clinical Scientists to effectively manage day to day medical aspects of ongoing clinical studies, including patient data review and answering medical study-related questions
• Communicates effectively with external stakeholders including the trial specific CRO staff (medical monitors, site monitors, operational leaders) to ensure efficient execution of the clinical trial per GCP (good clinical practices)
• Works effectively with internal stakeholders (e.g. Biometrics, Translational Research, Regulatory Affairs, Data Management, and Safety) to ensure efficient execution of the clinical trial programs from study design to protocol writing to start up to execution to analysis and submission to regulatory authorities
• Leads multi-disciplinary teams, such as, study working groups and clinical teams
• Prepares and delivers proposals, plans and data/study updates to various Geron governance committees at regular intervals and when requested
  
  

Experience & Competencies

• MD or equivalent with Board Certification in Oncology or related discipline, required
• A minimum of 6 years’ experience in drug development phase I-III, preferably within the pharma or biotech industry; 2 years’ Clinical medicine practice experience or proven experience in medical judgement
• Proven track record of strong and effective leadership of multi-disciplinary teams within an environment of oncology drug development, particularly phase I-III
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Strategic skills and strategic agility
• Strong understanding of clinical oncology and the drug development process, including drug supply, preclinical development, and commercialization
• Knowledge of cancer cell biology and its application to clinical experimentation
• Developed ability to work independently within a defined strategic context, to take initiatives and smart risks
• Strong communicator with superior presentation skills
• Sound business judgement and excellent organizational skills
  
  

Benefit Statement:

All regular-status, full-time employees of Geron are eligible to participate in the Company’s comprehensive benefit program, pursuant to plan terms and conditions. Plan choices include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan, and an employee stock purchase plan. Geron also provides regular-status, full-time employees with a generous time off program that includes vacation, sick, holiday, and paid leave for certain life events.

Salary Statement:

Offered compensation is determined based on market data, internal equity, and an applicant’s relevant skills, experience, and educational background. The salary ranges displayed below are only for those who, if selected for the role, will perform work in the specific locations listed. Please note the employment opportunity is not limited to these locations.

California Salary Range: $265,000 to $285,000

New York City Salary Range: $265,000 to $285,000

Washington Salary Range: $265,000 to $285,000