New · posted Nov 1
Exelixis · Biotechnology
Senior Medical Director, Clinical Development
- Alameda, CA
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- Director
The role
SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE
In collaboration with the Exelixis clinical teams, the Senior Medical Director leads and executes early and/or late stage clinical trials for oncology products in development . Participates in the design/planning of clinical studies and helps interpret 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 event monitoring. Coordinates and develops reporting information for reports submitted to the FDA. 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) and a minimum of 8 years post-residency relevant experience; or,
- Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge/Skills
- Works effectively in a cross-functional/matrix environment
- Has broad expertise or unique knowledge and skills supporting contribution to development of company objectives and principles and effective achievement of goals.
- Develops technical and/or business solutions to complex problems.
- Identifies and implements methods, techniques, procedures and evaluation criteria to achieve results.
- Leads or manages the work of others by providing guidance to subordinates based on organizational goals and company policy, with responsibility for results, including costs, methods and staffing.
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships with significant key opinion leaders.
- Communicates with strong interpersonal, influencing, and presentation (both written and verbal) communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
Experience/The Ideal for Successful Entry into Jobnice to have
- Minimum of eight years of drug development experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, or a combination of academia and industry. Note: Individuals with extensive academic clinical experience but without experience in the pharmaceutical industry may be considered.
- Hands-on experience in the design, execution, medical monitoring, and reporting of controlled clinical trials in oncology.
- Participation in clinical oncology studies with molecular targeted or immunological therapies.
- Understands basic science relevant to clinical oncology (biochemistry, immunology, molecular biology and/or genetics).
What you'll do
- Support the establishment of clinical trial strategies for oncology products in development.
- 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 (including but not limited to assessment of eligibility and safety events requiring study drug dose modification; data review; protocol writing; presentation at investigator meetings, steering committee meetings, DMC reviews; contributing to clinical study reports; publication review).
- 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
- Directly supervise employees
Pay and benefits
$351,000 – $444,000 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.
- May ensure budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements.
- Creates formal networks involving coordination among groups. Regularly interacts with executives and/or major customers.
Location: Alameda, CA Range for this position: $351,000 - $444,000 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 with company contributions
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Discretionary annual bonus
Employee stock purchase and long-term incentives
Where you'll work
Alameda, CAHybridOpen 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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · November 1, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 32% above the US median for Clinical Development roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Director roles in California41 roles publishing pay
Director roles in the US204 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $351,000 | — | $444,000 |
| California (middle half) | $244,000 | $289,000 | $318,500 |
| All US (middle half) | $259,125 | $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 1, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Clinical Development
The general path across 263 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 25 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Clinical trial conduct8
- Collaboration and leadership7
- Documentation and SOPs5
- Lab testing and methods3
- Investigations and CAPA3
- GMP and compliance1
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Company hiring pulse
Exelixis on Regulatory Jobs
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By discipline
- Clinical12 60%
- Quality5 25%
- Regulatory3 15%
By level
- Director15 75%
- Manager2 10%
- VP & Executive1 5%
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Senior Medical Director, Clinical Development at Exelixis
Open until filled. $351K–$444K a year, employer provided.