Medical Director for Oncology Developmental Therapeutics opening in Charlotte, NCLocated in Charlotte, NCFull-time, permanent positionEmployed opportunity Overview: - 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 desirable--- Responsibilities: - 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 collaboration--- Comp/Benefits: - Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits - Two-year salary guarantee - Paid leave benefits - Malpractice coverage - Excellent medical benefits - Relocation allowance - Annual allowance for CME--- About 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.--- Enjoy access to shopping, fine dining, plentiful outdoor recreation, professional sporting events, concerts, and cultural events, public and private schools, and universities.