Executive Medical Director, Clinical Development Lead - Oncology

Position Summary

The Clinical Development Lead (CDL) Oncology operates at the asset level as the enterprise clinical strategy leader, accountable for defining the clinical strategy, scientific narrative, integrated benefit-risk position, and decision framework across the asset lifecycle. The CDL serves as a strategic partner within the Medicine Development Team core, positioning Clinical Development at the centre of product strategy, governance, and investment decisions.

Accountable for the strategic direction and clinical positioning of the asset, the CDL works closely with Senior Scientists and programme teams to drive a data driven, technology enabled model of clinical development, increasing speed, precision, and decision quality.

In This Role You Will

• Define and own the clinical strategy, scientific narrative, integrated benefit-risk position, and decision framework across the asset.
• Lead strategic outcomes and study level delivery, including design, execution, and data generation, in partnership with programme teams.
• Represent Clinical Development in portfolio governance and investment decisions, translating clinical evidence into strategic recommendations.
• Serve as the recognised clinical authority and visible leader for the asset's clinical vision and development trajectory.
• Drive an integrated, end in mind approach to development, ensuring target selection, regulatory positioning, and commercial readiness are considered as a connected whole.
• Act as the default Clinical Development representative for Health Authority interactions, advisory boards, steering committees, IDMCs, and alliance partnerships.
• Leverage AI enabled insights, advanced analytics, and emerging data platforms to inform asset level strategic decisions and improve decision quality.
• Lead, develop, and mentor clinical development talent, contributing to talent calibration, succession planning, and capability building.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Enterprise Clinical Strategy and Governance: leading strategic discussions, owning the clinical and scientific narrative, engaging enterprise stakeholders, and defining evidence generation strategies across the full asset lifecycle.
• Clinical Development Plan and Benefit-Risk Leadership: ensuring the Clinical Development Plan reflects asset strategy, owning the benefit-risk framework, and guiding study design and execution.
• Scientific Leadership and External Engagement: representing Clinical Development in scientific advice, regulatory meetings, and advisory materials; synthesising clinical insights to inform governance decisions.
• People Leadership and Capability Development: mentoring talent within the asset programme, contributing to succession planning and resourcing decisions, and fostering an innovative, integrated culture.

Basic Qualification

• Medical degree, PharmD, or PhD required.
• Oncology clinical development experience in the pharmaceutical industry or relevant scientific, medical, or clinical experience.
• Demonstrated experience operating at the asset, portfolio, or enterprise level, including governance and investment decision making.
• In depth knowledge of GCP, ICH, FDA, EMA, NICE, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead and influence cross functional teams in complex matrix environments.
• Strong understanding of clinical development, oncology therapeutic landscapes, and drug approval processes.
• Experience leveraging data, advanced analytics, or emerging technologies to inform clinical decision making.

Preferred Qualification

• Medical degree or equivalent clinical doctorate preferred.
• Experience leading or co leading Health Authority interactions.
• Board certification, eligibility, or substantive clinical experience in oncology.
• Strong executive presence and enterprise influencing capability.
• Experience translating clinical data into strategic decisions across development and lifecycle.
• Cross functional business acumen across clinical, regulatory, commercial, and access domains.

Work Arrangement

This role is hybrid. You will be on site at one of the posted locations at least two days per week, with remote work available on other days.

Salary and Compensation

For locations in Cambridge, MA; Waltham, MA; Rockville, MD; or San Francisco, CA, the annual base salary ranges from $242,250 to $403,750. The range is influenced by work location, candidate skills, experience, education, and market rates. The position offers an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in a share based long term incentive program. Additional compensation details will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Benefits

• Health care and other insurance benefits for employee and family.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental leave.
• Medical leave.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.