Medical Director

Who We Are >>> Why You Should Work With Us

Olema Oncology (OLMA) is a biopharmaceutical company developing innovative targeted therapies for women’s cancers. Our lead program, OP-1250, a potential best-in-class complete estrogen receptor antagonist (CERAN) / selective estrogen receptor degrader (SERD), is in Phase 2 clinical development for the treatment of ER+/HER2- Breast Cancer. Our goal is to transform the standard of care for women living with cancer by developing more convenient and effective therapies.

Onto something bigger, together. Olema is made up of people who are passionate beyond measure. Each and every day, we come together to do amazing things – for each other, for science, and for women with cancer. 

Strategically located in two large biotech hubs – San Francisco, CA and Cambridge, MA – we offer a flexible work environment and the best of both coasts. 

Our modern hybrid workplace model encourages employees to split their week between working from home and at our lab/office, while also providing several allowances to help with both home office and commute expenses. 

While at the lab/office, our teams build their camaraderie, opening the door for more authentic mentorship and career development opportunities. While at home, employees can make the most of their time – whether that’s picking up the kids from school, going on a mid-day run, or catching up on chores. Through this model, we strive to offer our employees the best of both work models.  

About the Role >>> Medical Director

As the Medical Director reporting to the VP Clinical Development, you’ll play an instrumental role in guiding the successful clinical development efforts for OP-1250 as the oncology physician lead.

Collaborating with project teams, you’ll plan, design, and execute clinical development research studies to evaluate the efficacy, safety, clinical pharmacology, and pharmacokinetics of OP-1250 programs and future therapies.

This role will be based out of our San Francisco or Boston office, with a preference for San Francisco, and will require travel. 

Your work will primarily encompass: 

Functioning as a Medical Expert 

• Serve as medical lead for the 003 study-combination with OP-1250 with Ribociclib and OP-1250 with Alpelisib (Novartis collaboration study) starting in Q3.
• Serve as medical lead for the Phase 3 study, including helping to design the study, KOL interactions, supporting an advisory board at ESMO, regulatory preparation for end of phase 2 meeting with the FDA and EMA, and all start up medical/ operational activities involved with the Phase 3 study. 
• Provide consulting for clinical perspective for various internal functions.
• Interface and lead interactions with investigators, academics, and thought leaders via a variety of interaction settings including academic society meetings, advisory boards, and investigator meetings.
• Attend scientific meetings pertinent to clinical science activities.
• Maintain clinical and scientific awareness in the area of expertise.

Designing and Executing the Studies 

• Develop related reports and resources, including additional clinical protocols and amendments, investigator brochures, annual reports, abstracts, manuscripts, and clinical study reports in collaboration with the clinical development team.
• Ensure data quality, summary and writing of clinical study report in close collaboration with the clinical operations, biometrics, and CRO oversight teams.
• Evaluate the safety, pharmacology, and efficacy in ongoing and completed studies in close collaboration with the safety and clinical operations teams.
• Work on regulatory submission documents
• Establish and implement exploratory pharmacodynamic, predictive, and prognostic biomarker plans in conjunction with pre-clinical scientists, consultants, and collaborators.
• Ensure adherence to Olema’s Standard Operation Procedures and values, maintaining the highest level of ethical behavior, leading by example.

Ideal Candidate Profile >>> Experienced Oncology Physician Lead

A love of challenging, important work. We are a pragmatic team, driven to imagine and develop meaningful therapies for improving lives. All employees within our company play a unique and crucial role in our success, both in accomplishing our mission and building a positive company culture. As such, we are looking for someone with the right combination of knowledge, experience, and attributes for this role. 

Knowledge: 

• Medical Doctor
• Board Certified in Oncology strongly preferred (breast cancer specialty highly desired)

Experience: 

• Designing, leading, and managing industry clinical studies in solid tumors preferred; academic expert with Breast Cancer expertise and involvement as PI in clinical research also considered
• Demonstrated understanding of the drug development process evidenced by the ability to execute and deploy drug development strategic plans, to develop contingency plans, to provide technical and strategic advice, and to meet milestones and budgets
• Strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP), FDA and EMEA/CHMP regulations and guidelines; familiarity with other international regulatory requirements is a plus
• Effectively evaluating outside expert advice
• Communicating and explaining oncologic technical issues to clinical, regulatory, biomarker, biostatistics, data management and manufacturing colleagues who may have a non-medical background
• Proactively identifying challenges/problems and proposing solutions with a strong sense of urgency
• Presenting clearly using scientific and clinical terminology
• Demonstrated success motivating both internal and external team members and collaborators, fostering and nurturing teamwork

Attributes: 

• Excellent communicator who can represent the program and engage external business partners, academics, and regulatory bodies
• Independent worker who can effectively head and participate in team

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Important Information >>>

We provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and believe that great ideas and discoveries come from a mix of expertise, background, and experience. Olema is building a culture where the value of difference is celebrated.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, seeking to provide an open, flexible, and friendly work environment to empower employees and provide them with a platform to develop their long-term careers. A Summary of Benefits is available for all applicants.

Olema also requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to approved medical or religious exemptions or disability accommodations. The health and safety of our employees is important to us!

Please note: Olema doesn’t accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Thank you.