
Clinical Development Physician, Late Stage Oncology
Northbrook, IL · HybridJob$207–296K/yrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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Job overview
Astellas is seeking Development Physicians or Medical Directors to join its late-stage oncology clinical teams. The role contributes to the design and execution of clinical trials, serves as a medical monitor, and works with development and clinical operations colleagues on study documents, data interpretation, and development strategies. The position is based in Northbrook, Illinois, with remote work from anywhere in the US available and a hybrid working solution described.
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About Astellas
Astellas is a global life sciences company committed to turning innovative science into VALUE for patients. We provide transformative therapies in disease areas that include oncology, ophthalmology, urology, immunology and women's health. Through our research and development programs, we are pioneering new healthcare solutions for diseases with high unmet medical need. Learn more at Astellas.com.
Are you driven to make a real difference in the lives of patients?
We're seeking passionate individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace new ideas, and aren't afraid to take intelligent risks. People who act with unwavering integrity and are deeply committed to making a tangible impact.
Purpose and Scope:
Due to the expanding portfolio, we are looking for Development Physicians/Medical Directors to join our clinical teams in late development Oncology at Astellas.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
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Core member of the clinical team which is collectively responsible for the design and execution of one or more clinical trials.
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Serves as Medical Monitor with responsibility for safety monitoring on clinical studies. Generates safety related documents, such as medical monitoring reports . Collaborates closely with the safety officer in writing and/or reviewing safety narratives, investigator letters, and other safety documentation for site-reported safety events.
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With the Development Scientist, responsible for the medical aspects of all study-related documents, including for example the clinical study protocol, informed consent forms, clinical database, safety committee charters and clinical study reports.
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Works with Development Scientists and Clinical Operation Leads to ensure efficient and streamlined execution of clinical trials and acquisition and interpretation of high-quality clinical data to inform program-level decision making and overall development strategies.
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Supports functional level clinical development related initiatives as needed. Leads and/or participates in scientific and medical training to other team members and external clients, investigators, and other site staff as it pertains to assigned studies.
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Reports to the Global Medical Portfolio Lead for Late Oncology.
Required Qualifications:
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MD or MD/PhD
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Must have 2+ years experience specifically in oncology clinical trial design and execution in a bio-pharmaceutical development organization or a balance of experience at an academic institution and a pharmaceutical company.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
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Experience working in global teams and a global matrixed, remote working environment.
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Aware of cultural diversity and how to influence and manage in a multi-cultural organization.
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Highest level of scientific integrity and impeccable work ethics
Preferred Qualifications:
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Board certified in Oncology or Oncology-related specialty
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Experience in solid tumors, preferably Gastro-Intestinal, Thoracic or Genito-Urinary
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Experience in late development oncology (Ph3)
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Direct experience leading global regulatory marketing authorization submissions and defense of those submissions
Location and Working Environment
This position is based in Northbrook, IL. Remote work from anywhere in the US is available.
At Astellas we recognize the importance of work/life balance, and we are proud to offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues at the office with the flexibility to also work from home. We believe this will optimize the most productive work environment for all employees to succeed and deliver. Hybrid work from certain locations may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines.
This position is a global role with strong interaction with various disciplines and international stakeholders
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Highly matrixed environment requiring cross-regional coordination.
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Frequent interaction with senior leadership and governance bodies.
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Collaboration across EU, US, and Japan time zones.
What awaits you at Astellas?
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Global collaboration: Become part of a connected global business of like-minded life science leaders, all dedicated to improving patients' lives worldwide.
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Real-world patient impact: Contribute to transformative therapies that reach patients around the world, knowing your work makes a difference every day.
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Relentless Innovation: Join a company at the forefront of scientific breakthroughs, where you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare.
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A Culture of Growth: Chart your own course within a supportive environment that values your contributions, champions your development, and empowers you to pursue your passions.
Our Organizational Values and Behaviors
Values: Innovation, Integrity and Impact sit at the heart of what we do.
Behaviors: We come together as ‘One Astellas’ , working with courage and a sense of urgency . We are outcome focused and consistently take accountability for our personal contribution.
Salary Range
$207,192 - $295,988 (Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and organizational equity considerations)
*The salary range provided applies to US only and does not apply to any other locations outside of the US
Benefits:
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Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
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Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation and Sick time, plus national holidays including year-end shut down
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401(k) match and annual company contribution
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Company paid life insurance
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Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions
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Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions
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Company fleet vehicle for eligible positions
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Referral bonus program
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Category Oncology Medical Development
Astellas is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.
EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans
How this job compares
Set against the 1,917 open Medical Director jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$207–296K/yr
- Illinois median$193–299K/yr61 salary ranges
- US median$228–375K/yr1,092 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $252K, is close to the Illinois median midpoint ($252K) — in the middle half of Medical Director salary ranges in Illinois.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 65 open Medical Director jobs in Illinois and 1,917 across the US. 9% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Illinois
- AbbVie17 open
- CVS Health13 open
- Highmark Health5 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Medical Director postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 1,050 postings).
- Education
- 1,410 of the 1,917 open Medical Director jobs (74%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 30, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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