Medical Director for Oncology Developmental Therapeutics opening in Charlotte, NCLocated in Charlotte, NCFull-time, permanent positionEmployed opportunityOverview: - The successful candidate will be an integral part of the cancer institute's growth and reporting to the local Oncology market leader - Duties will be split approximately at least 50% clinical and administrative effort in support of the operations for system-wide growth of the Developmental Therapeutics Program of the Cancer Institute - The successful candidate should have early-phase developmental therapeutics training and focus - Record of regulatory authority interactions, organization of translational research studies, and/or organization of investigator-initiated studies, and experience in the pharmaceutical industry being desirableResponsibilities: - Provides medical direction and oversight of early-phase clinical trials, serving as PI or supporting colleagues, and ensuring safe conduct of studies - Leads the Developmental Therapeutics program strategy, including trial prioritization, faculty recruitment, mentorship, and system-wide integration - Develops and authors early-phase clinical trials across all solid tumors; mentors colleagues in developmental therapeutics - Collaborates with pre-clinical researchers and external partners to support translational research and first-in-human studies - Oversees clinical trial operations, including study activation timelines, staff caseloads, audit responses, and budget monitoring - Serves as liaison among faculty, clinical operations, and leadership to resolve conflicts and improve trial execution - Represents the program in institutional review boards, leadership meetings, and clinical trial oversight committees - Builds and maintains a national reputation for Health System as a premier destination for early-phase clinical trials - Supports community and catchment area needs by expanding trial access and fostering inclusive, multidisciplinary research collaborationComp/Benefits: - Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits - Two-year salary guarantee - Paid leave benefits - Malpractice coverage - Excellent medical benefits - Relocation allowance - Annual allowance for CMEAbout Medical Group:One of the largest medical groups in the nationResiliency training for physicians and team members to prevent burnoutNationally recognized for advanced careOne of the largest community-based, non-profit healthcare systemsPhysician-led and physician-driven organization with physicians in leadership roles across the organization.About the Area:The greater Charlotte market offers attractive living in both metro and surrounding suburbs. Enjoy access to shopping, fine dining, plentiful outdoor recreation, professional sporting events, concerts, and cultural events, public and private schools, and universities. Enjoy beautiful North Carolina weather, access to mountains and beaches and an international airport.
