Senior Director Of Clinical Science

We are seeking a Senior Director of Clinical Development to contribute to the creation and execution of clinical development plans, primarily focused on early oncology development. This role involves collaborating with clinical leaders, drafting and reviewing crucial clinical documents, and supporting clinical operations. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the design, execution, and reporting of clinical studies and will be instrumental in building and maintaining key opinion leader networks.

• Write clinical development concepts and plans for molecules, focusing on early oncology development.
• Draft initial and later versions of protocol synopses, protocols, and protocol amendments.
• Review and adjudicate informed consent forms and site-specific ICF requests.
• Collaborate with Clinical Operations for site selection, start-up, and communication.
• Lead the team in writing clinical sections of investigator brochures and annual updates.
• Contribute to NDAs/MAAs by writing and reviewing clinical/safety sections.
• Represent the medical (clinical) function on clinical study teams.
• Review and interpret data listings, including safety data and serious adverse events.
• Author clinical study reports and associated publications.
• Create clinical study or program-related slide decks for internal and external use.
• Train colleagues, CRO, and study site staff on therapeutic areas, molecules, and protocols.
• Organize and participate in opinion leader advisory boards.
• Conduct therapeutic area/indication research and competitor analysis.
• Build and maintain opinion leader/investigator networks.
• Support Health Authority interactions and provide responses to inspection observations and audits.
• Assist the Medical Monitor for Phase 2 or 3 clinical trials, ensuring patient safety and guiding study design, execution, and reporting.
• Present study results to internal and external committees or advisory boards, and at international scientific meetings.
• Participate in program-level activities, including authoring safety and efficacy summaries, risk management plans, and clinical sections of product labels.

• Strong knowledge of clinical oncology through previous clinical development experience.
• At least 4 years of industry experience in oncology.
• Experience in clinical development programs, preferably in all stages of clinical trials.
• Skilled in protocol design, interpretation, and medical monitoring.
• Experience in assessing adverse events and patient safety in clinical trials.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and changing environment.

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Postgraduate qualification in clinical oncology (e.g., Master's degree) is welcomed.
• MD, Nurse Practitioner’s License, PharmD, or PhD is preferred.
• Experience in clinical trials with small molecules is preferred.
• Candidates with backgrounds in closely related functions like clinical operations, regulatory affairs, or biometrics are considered.

This position is remote, but candidates must be able to work in the Pacific Standard Time (PST) zone.

This is a Contract position based out of South San Francisco, CA.

The pay range for this position is $120.00 - $180.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $120 - $180