eikontherapeutics

Executive Director, Clinical Research (Medical Director)

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At a Glance

Location
Jersey City; NJ
Experience
10+ years
Compensation
salary range for this role is $304,000 to $367,500 depending on skills, competen
Posted
2026-07-21T16:59:25-04:00

Key Requirements

Domain Knowledge

  • Clinical
  • Insurance
  • Medical

Requirements

As a key member of the cross-functional Development Teams and the Clinical Study Teams, you will employ your expertise in clinical development to advance new therapies

to patients in need.

With a deep passion for creating important new medicines, you are committed to advancing the field of medical research and improving patient outcomes.

Minimum of 10+ years of clinical experience with an MD or DO degree, significant experience in Oncology required.

Significant experience in clinical practice with direct patient care (preferably in Oncology)

Proven track record in leading clinical trials, including medical monitoring of early and late clinical trials and managing complex projects.

Compensation & Benefits

Weeklong summer and winter holiday shutdowns​

Generous paid time off and holiday policies​

Life/AD&D Insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%) and optional supplemental employee-paid life/AD&D policies ​

Enhanced parental leave benefit​

Daily subsidized lunch program when on-site​

The expected salary range for this role is $304,000 to $367,500 depending on skills, competency, and the market demand for your expertise.

Responsibilities

Design and conduct early-stage or late-stage clinical development trials, including, but not limited to: assessing clinical safety and efficacy data, performing medical monitoring, and be responsible for other study-related clinical activities.

Provide leadership for Clinical teams in a matrix environment.

Interpret reports, prepare oral and written results of product research, and participate in the discussion of strategies formulated within the disease areas that Eikon is focusing on.

Collaborate closely with Clinical Science and other relevant functions within Eikon and potential partners including discovery, translational, and biomarker research scientists, toxicologists, clinical pharmacologists, drug safety specialists, regulatory representatives,

as well as personnel from Global Clinical Operations, and other support functions.

Establish strong working relationships and collaborations with external study investigators, key opinion leaders in drug development, and external alliance partners.