Iambic Therapeutics
Senior / Executive Medical Director, Clinical Development (Oncology)
San Diego HQ · Director · Full-time · Posted Aug 7, 2026
- Experience
- Roughly 5+ years for Senior Medical Director; 8–10+ years for Executive Medical Director; strong candidates across this range are encouraged to apply.
- Education
- M.D. or D.O. (or international equivalent); exceptional candidates with PharmD and relevant oncology and clinical experience will be considered.
About the job
Leads clinical strategy and execution for early-stage oncology assets from IND-enabling work through Phase 1 and early proof-of-concept studies.
What you'll do
- Lead early-stage oncology programs and develop clinical strategy from IND through Phase 1 and early proof-of-concept.
- Author clinical components of IND submissions and design early-phase trials, including dose strategies, biomarkers, and eligibility criteria.
- Oversee trial safety and medical monitoring, and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including AI/ML platform teams.
What they ask for
- M.D. or D.O. (or international equivalent); exceptional candidates with a PharmD and relevant oncology and clinical experience will be considered.
- Meaningful biotech or pharma drug-development experience.
- Direct, hands-on experience authoring and executing IND submissions.
- Direct experience designing and running Phase 1 / early-phase oncology clinical trials.
Nice to have
- Board eligibility/certification in hematology/oncology or medical oncology.
- Experience with small-molecule oncology programs and targeted therapies; experience taking a program from candidate nomination or IND through clinical proof-of-concept.
Tools
AI/ML
AI focus
Collaborates with AI/ML platform teams on patient selection strategies, pharmacodynamic endpoints, and data-driven development hypotheses.
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