Kumquat Biosciences Inc.
Senior Medical Director
Kumquat Biosciences Inc., San Diego, California, United States, 92189
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Senior Medical Director
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Kumquat Biosciences Inc.
At Kumquat, we strive to develop life‑changing medicines in an efficient and innovative way with the shared mission of patient focus. The Medical Director plays an essential role in leading the development program of a study drug, innovative clinical trial design, execution of clinical studies with the study management team, and data quality to bring better clinical trials to more patients.
Job Description
Develop protocols and protocol amendments for an oncology product
Work with a cross‑functional team to develop eCRFs
Actively participate in study/site start‑up activities, data review and interpretation, site engagement (including SIVs and committees), and provide general medical support to the study team(s)
Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge on the emerging treatment landscape in study‑specific areas
Cultivate meaningful peer‑to‑peer collaborations and nurture a culture of curiosity to enable faster, simpler, and more patient‑centric ways of operationalizing our studies
Work with colleagues across Kumquat to promote communication and community. Optimize growth opportunities and capabilities to successfully contribute and operate in a diverse and global environment. Drive new thinking by identifying new opportunities and options to embrace value creation
Ensure GCP/GVP compliance, data integrity, and take a balanced risk‑based approach in the work you are focused on, seeking guidance or direction as needed
Provide input into work instructions and SOPs to ensure consistency across programs and ensure efficiency
Author or support authoring of the clinical development plan for the assigned product
Work closely with medical safety and clinical scientist, medical monitoring of ongoing clinical trial
Develop and support product strategy
Who You Are
You are a talented and passionate human, inspired by our shared purpose to innovate clinical trial delivery to bring better trials to more patients
You thrive in environments of ambiguity and collaboration where the ability to make sound decisions quickly while seeking advice when needed is essential
You are an effective communicator that shares information transparently and strategically. You are comfortable working out loud and are an active listener
You thrive leading or being an active member of large or small diverse teams
Expectations
Knowledge of clinical development such as study design, protocol execution, medical monitoring, data quality, and drug development
Provides subject‑matter expertise on activities or through supporting the design and execution of clinical trials and/or enabling projects
Contributes to the outcome of one or more clinical trials and/or enabling projects
Understands, applies proficient knowledge of, and ensures adherence to ICH, GCP, and regulatory guidelines within clinical trials or enabling activities
Builds relationships with sites and investigators and partners to ensure the execution of clinical trials
Requirements
MD/DO required
Oncology and/or hematology experience as a practicing physician preferred
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry in clinical development; biotech experience preferred
Phase 1 study trial experience in either solid tumor or hematologic malignancies with a focus on small molecules preferred
Working knowledge of drug development and clinical development activities and deliverables
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time domestically or internationally
Able to work remote or hybrid
Salary Description $283k- $357k
We invite candidates at the Director level and above to apply. Compensation will be commensurate with experience, skill set, internal equity, and market factors.
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Senior Medical Director
role at
Kumquat Biosciences Inc.
At Kumquat, we strive to develop life‑changing medicines in an efficient and innovative way with the shared mission of patient focus. The Medical Director plays an essential role in leading the development program of a study drug, innovative clinical trial design, execution of clinical studies with the study management team, and data quality to bring better clinical trials to more patients.
Job Description
Develop protocols and protocol amendments for an oncology product
Work with a cross‑functional team to develop eCRFs
Actively participate in study/site start‑up activities, data review and interpretation, site engagement (including SIVs and committees), and provide general medical support to the study team(s)
Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge on the emerging treatment landscape in study‑specific areas
Cultivate meaningful peer‑to‑peer collaborations and nurture a culture of curiosity to enable faster, simpler, and more patient‑centric ways of operationalizing our studies
Work with colleagues across Kumquat to promote communication and community. Optimize growth opportunities and capabilities to successfully contribute and operate in a diverse and global environment. Drive new thinking by identifying new opportunities and options to embrace value creation
Ensure GCP/GVP compliance, data integrity, and take a balanced risk‑based approach in the work you are focused on, seeking guidance or direction as needed
Provide input into work instructions and SOPs to ensure consistency across programs and ensure efficiency
Author or support authoring of the clinical development plan for the assigned product
Work closely with medical safety and clinical scientist, medical monitoring of ongoing clinical trial
Develop and support product strategy
Who You Are
You are a talented and passionate human, inspired by our shared purpose to innovate clinical trial delivery to bring better trials to more patients
You thrive in environments of ambiguity and collaboration where the ability to make sound decisions quickly while seeking advice when needed is essential
You are an effective communicator that shares information transparently and strategically. You are comfortable working out loud and are an active listener
You thrive leading or being an active member of large or small diverse teams
Expectations
Knowledge of clinical development such as study design, protocol execution, medical monitoring, data quality, and drug development
Provides subject‑matter expertise on activities or through supporting the design and execution of clinical trials and/or enabling projects
Contributes to the outcome of one or more clinical trials and/or enabling projects
Understands, applies proficient knowledge of, and ensures adherence to ICH, GCP, and regulatory guidelines within clinical trials or enabling activities
Builds relationships with sites and investigators and partners to ensure the execution of clinical trials
Requirements
MD/DO required
Oncology and/or hematology experience as a practicing physician preferred
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry in clinical development; biotech experience preferred
Phase 1 study trial experience in either solid tumor or hematologic malignancies with a focus on small molecules preferred
Working knowledge of drug development and clinical development activities and deliverables
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time domestically or internationally
Able to work remote or hybrid
Salary Description $283k- $357k
We invite candidates at the Director level and above to apply. Compensation will be commensurate with experience, skill set, internal equity, and market factors.
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