New · posted Nov 12
Exelixis · Biotechnology
Senior Clinical Development Medical Director
- Alameda, CA
- On-site
- Full-time
- Director
The role
SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE
In collaboration with the Exelixis clinical teams, the primary role is to lead and execute early/late stage clinical trials for oncology products in development. Participates in the design/planning of clinical studies and helps with the interpretation of study results. Establishes and approves scientific methods for design and implementation of clinical protocols, data collection systems and final reports. May recruit clinical investigators for research studies. Responsibilities also include adverse event reporting and safety responsibilities monitoring. Monitors adherence to protocols and determines study completion.
What you need
Education/Experience
- MD (board certification or eligibility in Oncology or Hematology/Oncology desirable but not essential) required with a minimum of 8 years of post-residency experience.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge/Skills
- Proven ability to effectively work in a cross-functional/matrix environment
- Uses broad expertise or unique knowledge and skills to contribute to development of company objectives and principles and to achieve goals in creative and effective ways.
- Develops technical and/or business solutions to complex problems.
- Identifies and implements methods, techniques, procedures and evaluation criteria to achieve results.
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships with significant key opinion leaders.
- Strong interpersonal, influencing, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
Experience/The Ideal for Successful Entry into Jobnice to have
- Drug development experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, or a combination of academia and industry. Note: Individuals with extensive academic experience but without experience in the pharmaceutical industry may be considered
- Hands-on experience in the design, execution, and reporting of controlled clinical trials in oncology.
- Participated in clinical oncology studies with molecular targeted or immunological therapies.
- Understanding of basic science relevant to clinical oncology (biochemistry, immunology, molecular biology and/or genetics).
What you'll do
- Design, prepare and initiate study protocols and other required documentation in compliance with project plans, federal regulations, GCP and good medical practice.
- Act as medical monitor for company sponsored trials.
- Support project teams with therapeutic area specific information.
- Collaborate with internal safety group in analyzing and reporting of safety data from clinical trials.
- Analyze and interpret other clinical trial data and prepare reports for regulatory agencies and publication.
- Interact with key opinion leaders and investigators in relevant disease specific area.
- Ensure consistency of scientific and development strategies for oncology products in development.
- Maintain the highest level of scientific and clinical knowledge in relevant disease specific area.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- None
- May on case-by-case basis supervise employees, both directly and indirectly through a dotted line structure or via other subordinate supervisors.
Pay and benefits
$318,000 – $402,000 a year
Employer providedJOB COMPLEXITY
- Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors
- Works on abstract problems across functional areas of the business
- Exercises independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation of criteria for obtaining results.
- Regularly interacts with executives and/or major customers.
Location: Alameda, CA Range for this position: $318,000 - $402,000 The base pay offered will take into account job-related knowledge, skills, experience and internal equity, among other factors.In addition to the base salary, as part of our Total Rewards program, Exelixis offers comprehensive employee benefits package, including a 401k plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts. Employees are also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus program, or if field sales staff, a sales-based incentive plan. Exelixis also offers employees the opportunity to purchase company stock, and receive long-term incentives, 15 accrued vacation days in their first year, 17 paid holidays including a company-wide winter shutdown in December, and up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year.
If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the recruiting process, please email us at: [email protected].
401k plan with generous company contributions
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Discretionary annual bonus
Company stock purchase and long-term incentives
15 vacation days and 17 paid holidays
Where you'll work
Alameda, CAOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
More jobs in Alameda, CAWorking conditions
Our office is a modern space that fosters collaboration and creativity. Teams work closely together, sharing ideas and solutions in a supportive atmosphere. We provide all necessary equipment, including dual monitors and ergonomic chairs, to ensure a comfortable workspace.
Equal opportunity, accessibility and legal noticesExelixis's statements, word for word
DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Exelixis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including lactation, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, unless undue hardship and/or a direct threat to the health and/or safety of the individual or others would result.
Exelixis is an E-Verify employer.
Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · November 12, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 20% above the US median for Clinical Development roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Director roles in California42 roles publishing pay
Director roles in the US222 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $318,000 | — | $402,000 |
| California (middle half) | $244,000 | $292,000 | $329,375 |
| All US (middle half) | $255,000 | $300,000 | $335,500 |
This role: Exelixis's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Clinical Development roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 12, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Clinical Development
The general path across 295 open Clinical Development roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Exelixis's own promotion track.
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 24 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Clinical trial conduct6
- Collaboration and leadership5
- Documentation and SOPs4
- Lab testing and methods2
- Investigations and CAPA2
- GMP and compliance1
Regulatory intelligence
The rules, regulations and standards behind this role
The regulations, guidance and standards that govern Clinical Development work in biotechnology, led by the one this posting names, each linked to the agency or standards body that publishes it.
- ICHICH E6(R3) good clinical practice(official source, opens in a new tab)The international standard for the design, conduct and reporting of clinical trialsNamed in the posting
- FDA21 CFR Part 312(official source, opens in a new tab)Investigational New Drug applications and sponsor duties in drug trials
- FDA21 CFR Part 50(official source, opens in a new tab)Protection of human subjects: informed consent in FDA-regulated trials
- FDA21 CFR Part 56(official source, opens in a new tab)Institutional review boards for FDA-regulated clinical investigations
- FDA21 CFR 314.80 and 600.80(official source, opens in a new tab)Postmarketing reporting of adverse drug and biologic experiences
- EUEU Clinical Trials Regulation 536/2014(official source, opens in a new tab)How clinical trials of medicines are authorized and run in the EU, through CTIS
- ICHICH E8(R1)(official source, opens in a new tab)General considerations for clinical studies and quality by design in trials
- HHS45 CFR Part 46 (Common Rule)(official source, opens in a new tab)The federal policy for the protection of human research subjects
- NIH42 CFR Part 11(official source, opens in a new tab)Clinical trial registration and results reporting on ClinicalTrials.gov
- FDAFDA Bioresearch Monitoring (BIMO)(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA inspections of clinical investigators, sponsors, IRBs and GLP labs
- FDA21 CFR Part 11(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA rules for electronic records and electronic signatures
- HHSHIPAA Privacy Rule(official source, opens in a new tab)Federal protections for individually identifiable health information
- EUGDPR (Regulation 2016/679)(official source, opens in a new tab)The EU General Data Protection Regulation for personal data, including health data
- ICHICH E9 and E9(R1)(official source, opens in a new tab)Statistical principles for clinical trials and estimands
- ICHICH E2A to E2F(official source, opens in a new tab)Clinical safety data management, expedited reporting and periodic safety reports
- ICHMedDRA(official source, opens in a new tab)The ICH medical terminology for coding adverse events and medical history
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- Clinical13 62%
- Regulatory4 19%
- Quality4 19%
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- Director15 71%
- Manager3 14%
- VP & Executive1 5%
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Senior Clinical Development Medical Director at Exelixis
Open until filled. $318K–$402K a year, employer provided.