Chief Medical Officer, Snr Medical Director

Aspire Life Sciences Search

We re searching for an experienced Chief Medical Officer or Senior Medical Director with Oncology expertise to join our client. This is a part-time and remote consultancy role with potential for a full-time leadership transition as programs progress.

The contract is for 20 hours per week.

Key responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for early-phase oncology programs, focusing on solid tumors such as breast and prostate cancer.
• Oversee IND-enabling activities, including protocol design and preparation of regulatory submissions.
• Partner with medical writers, key opinion leaders (KOLs), and clinical operations teams to ensure trial readiness.
• Lead site selection, investigator engagement, and oversee CRO and vendor relationships.
• Represent the clinical function in investor meetings and scientific advisory boards.
• Contribute strategically and operationally as part of a lean, cross-functional team.

What is on offer

• Begin with a part-time consultancy role (20 hours per week), with potential for a full-time leadership transition as programs progress.
• Remote working arrangement, complemented by optional monthly travel.
• Collaborate with world-class scientists and advisors.
• Play an influential role in shaping a pipeline with blockbuster potential.