Senior Director, Clinical Research-Program Executive-Oncology

The role

The Senior Director, Clinical Research Oncology Program Executive serves as the development team leader and single point of accountability for oncology development programs. This role defines development strategy, leads cross-functional teams, and partners with executive leadership to ensure successful execution of the oncology portfolio.

What you will do

• Serve as the cross-functional leader and single point of accountability for oncology development programs
• Define and drive overall program vision, clinical development strategy, and integrated development plans
• Lead cross-functional program teams to align on objectives, priorities, timelines, and risk mitigation
• Partner with executive leadership to support strategic decision-making and portfolio prioritization
• Provide oversight and input on major budget and investment decisions
• Guide development strategy, clinical trial planning, and data interpretation
• Represent programs at senior leadership meetings, governance reviews, and regulatory interactions
• Mentor and develop team members
• Own the integrated development plan and target product profile
• Chair the development team and resolve issues

Required qualifications

• PhD or PharmD
• 15+ years of biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience with substantial experience in oncology drug development
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional development programs in a matrix environment
• Deep understanding of oncology clinical development, including experience across early and late-stage development
• Experience serving as a Medical Director, Clinical Research Physician, Program Team Leader, or comparable development leadership role
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to integrate scientific, clinical, regulatory, operational, and commercial considerations
• Exceptional executive communication, facilitation, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills
• Experience presenting to executive leadership teams, governance committees, boards, and external stakeholders
• Track record of advancing an oncology program through a major value inflection point
• Ability to make decisions under uncertainty

Nice to have

• MD and a Board certification in Oncology, Hematology/Oncology, or a related specialty

Benefits

• Compensation, bonus and equity
• Health and welfare benefit plans
• Non-accrual paid time off
• Company shut down for holidays
• Commuter benefits
• 401K match
• Lunch each day in the office

Before you apply

• Must currently be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
• Unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
• Participates in E-Verify

About the company

Vir Biotechnology, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing medicines for serious infectious diseases and cancer.