" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eMedical Director, Oncology CoE\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"23519\"\u003e Medical \u0026amp; Scientific \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"23520\"\u003e Manager, Medical Monitoring Services \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"23521\"\u003e Melbourne \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"23522\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 23/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:underline\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedical Director, Oncology Centre of Excellence, Australia\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eJoin Frost \u0026amp; Sullivan\u0027s 2026 Global Company of the Year for Biotech CRO Leadership \u003cbr\u003eReporting to: Executive Medical Director, Oncology \u003cbr\u003eDepartment: Oncology Centre of Excellence \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eAvance Clinical\u003c/strong\u003e, we\u0027re helping innovative biotech and pharmaceutical companies bring life-changing therapies to patients faster. Following significant growth and new global project wins, we\u0027re expanding our team and looking for a \u003cstrong\u003eMedical Director, Oncology\u003c/strong\u003e, to join our Oncology Centre of Excellence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e If you\u0027re passionate about clinical research, an oncology subject matter expert and enjoy working on complex studies, while collaborating with some of the world\u0027s most exciting biotech companies, we\u0027d love to hear from you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy Join Avance Clinical? \u003cstrong\u003eGlobal Recognition:\u003c/strong\u003e Work for the CRO recognised by Frost \u0026amp; Sullivan as the \u003cstrong\u003e2026 Global Company of the Year\u003c/strong\u003e for excellence in biotech CRO leadership.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWork Remotely:\u003c/strong\u003e Enjoy genuine flexibility and autonomy with a fully remote role supported by industry-leading technology and a highly collaborative culture.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAccelerate Your Career:\u003c/strong\u003e Join one of Australia\u0027s fastest-growing CROs, where high performers are recognised and supported to advance their careers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMeaningful, Diverse Projects:\u003c/strong\u003e Be the SME on Early to Mid-Phase oncology clinical trials and work with emerging biotech companies developing the next generation of therapies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Opportunity\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Medical Director, Oncology is a significant medical leadership role responsible for shaping and executing Avance Clinical\u0026rsquo;s global oncology strategy across all phases of drug development, with a focus on solid tumors and early- to mid-phase trials. The role serves as a primary oncology subject matter expert (SME) for Avance and its clients, with the key objectives of:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ewinning new oncology business through expert client engagement\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ebuilding / maintaining investigator and KOL relationships\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ehaving a high-impact pre-award input to optimize project delivery strategies and optimal vendor recommendations, and\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003edifferentiated scientific leadership.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e The role provides strategic direction in oncology for Avance as a CRO and, on a project-specific basis, for each client, ensuring that oncology programs are medically robust, commercially competitive, locally feasible in the countries recommended for execution, and aligned with evolving global standards of care and regulatory expectations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Additionally you\u0026rsquo;ll support business development activities by helping to identify and qualify oncology opportunities, contributing to proposals, RFIs/RFPs, and client meetings as a client-facing technical expert and commercial partner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You\u0026rsquo;ll build and maintain relationships with biotechs, pharmaceutical companies, and key opinion leaders (KOLs), helping to position Avance\u0026rsquo;s Oncology Centre of Excellence as a preferred CRO partner across all regions of the globe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You\u0026rsquo;ll also represent Avance at relevant oncology and clinical research conferences, contributing to presentations, panel discussions, and other scientific or commercial activities that enhance Avance\u0026rsquo;s brand.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat We\u0027re Looking For\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We\u0027re keen to speak with candidates who have:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMedical degree (MD or equivalent) is required. Specialist qualification, board certifications, or equivalent recognition in oncology or an oncology-related discipline.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSignificant experience in oncology clinical research, preferably including roles within biotechnology and/or CRO environments where you have a strong understanding of local operational \u0026amp; regulatory requirements.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrated success in client-facing, commercial or business development-oriented roles, combining deep technical expertise with the ability to influence, persuade, and \"sell\" solutions to sponsors.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience attending and contributing to oncology or clinical research conferences.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOral \u0026amp; written fluency in English with the ability to discuss complex medical \u0026amp; scientific concepts \u0026amp; clinical research topics.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe ability and willingness to work in a matrixed team environment, providing guidance and medical training to teams.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePossess positive relationships with oncologists and assist with growing Avance\u0026rsquo;s database of institutions/investigators/KOLs/site networks, with whom clinical trials are conducted. The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growing CRO environment.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAble to travel globally for conferences, client meetings and industry events.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You\u0027ll Receive\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompetitive salary package\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlexible work arrangements\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIndustry-leading technology and systems\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiverse, intellectually stimulating projects\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClear career progression opportunities\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupportive leadership team and collaborative culture\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLong-term stability with a growing global CRO\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout Avance Clinical\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAvance Clinical is a leading Australian CRO providing specialised drug development services to the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. With origins dating back to the 1980s, we have built an outstanding reputation for quality, service excellence and innovation. Today, we partner with biotech companies globally to accelerate the development of new medicines.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp; \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApply Now\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIf you\u0027re looking for an opportunity to lead impactful clinical trials while enjoying genuine flexibility and career progression, we\u0027d love to hear from you.\u003cbr\u003e Apply with your CV today.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Medical Director / Oncology / Oncologist / United States / Australia / CRO / Biotech \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"919243\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "