Medical Director - Oncology

Company: Fate Therapeutics, Inc.
Location: San Diego
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Fate Therapeutics is seeking a hands-on physician leader to serve as Medical Director within Fate’s Clinical Development Group. This individual will contribute to the development and implementation of clinical strategies and may be responsible for the oversight of contracted personnel and or organizations to advance Fate’s clinical program(s). They will also serve as a liaison between Fate and clinical investigators and will need to maintain established and productive relationships with key opinion leaders (KOL), as well as regulatory officials. The ideal candidate should have experience in solid and hematologic tumor oncology, with experience in the design and conduct of clinical studies in this therapeutic area. Experience with cellular therapies is desirable. This is a full-time exempt position located at our corporate headquarters in San Diego, CA. Responsibilities Provide clinical leadership of one or more programs across solid and hematological tumors. Design competitive clinical strategies and deliver effective and timely study protocols in collaboration with clinical investigators, key opinion leaders and regulatory agencies to meet Fate scientific and corporate objectives. Prepare study protocols, amendments, specific sections of study manuals, Investigator Meeting notebooks, and other documents with appropriate guidance and supervision. Contribute to start-up activities, including the design and development of CRFs, Data Management Manuals, and Data Analysis Plans. Address questions regarding scientific and related procedural issues from internal and external parties regarding assigned studies and programs. Contribute to the preparation and/or review of data listings, summary tables, study results, manuscripts, scientific presentations, as well study close-out activities. Assist in the preparation/review of regulatory documents, IND annual reports, IND safety reports, Investigator Brochures and NDAs. Play a leading role in the development and implementation of communications strategies to support existing and concluded studies. May enter a new therapeutic area and summarize scientific information that is available in published literature to integrate into new study development. Consistently comply with all governing laws, regulations, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other guidelines. Maintain effective working relationships with team members to ensure scientific integrity of clinical studies. May be sought out for advice by others within the company to help make better decisions and resolve moderately complex problems. Qualifications MD degree with 5 years of relevant scientific and/or drug development experience. 2 years in clinical research in a pharmaceutical company, contract research organization, or academic institution is preferred. Experience in oncology is required. Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable to change. Ability to form effective working relationships with internal and external parties including investigators, KOLs, Clinical Sites, etc. Outstanding written communication skills. Strong presentation skills; highly effective at summarizing and presenting the key considerations and decision-points. Working conditions & physical requirements Subject to extended periods of sitting and standing, vision to monitor, and moderate noise levels. Travel may be required. Compensation The salary offer will be based on a variety of factors, including level, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and location. Fate offers a competitive employment package that includes an annual bonus, equity, and a generous benefits package. The anticipated salary range for this role is $280,000 - $310,000. The preceding job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. Additional and incidental duties related to the primary duties may be required from time to time. Equal Employment Opportunity Fate Therapeutics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Privacy Notice To learn about how Fate collects and uses job application information, please visit Fate's online Privacy Notice. About Fate Therapeutics, Inc. Fate Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to bringing a pipeline of induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived cellular immunotherapies to patients. Using its proprietary iPSC product platform, the Company has established a leadership position in creating multiplexed-engineered master iPSC lines and in the manufacture and clinical development of off-the-shelf, iPSC-derived cell products. The Company’s pipeline includes iPSC-derived T-cell and natural killer (NK) cell product candidates, which are selectively designed, incorporate novel synthetic controls of cell function, and are intended to deliver multiple therapeutic mechanisms to patients. Fate Therapeutics is headquartered in San Diego, CA. For more information, please visit www.fatetherapeutics.com. ?? Recruitment Fraud Alert Recently, we have been made aware of unauthorized individuals falsely presenting themselves as Fate Therapeutics employees or recruiters as part of online scams or phishing attempts. Impersonators may use the Fate Therapeutics name and logo, as well as employee names and job titles, to gain a job seeker’s personal or banking information or to request payment as a condition of being considered for a position at the company. Fate Therapeutics and its employees are not involved in these scams. Here are a few things to be aware of to help identify recruitment fraud: - Our Talent Acquisition team only corresponds from our @fatetherapeutics.com domain. - At no stage in our hiring process will we require payment or ask you to make deposits in your bank account. - We will only ask for personal information when applying for a position via our Careers page or thereafter. - At no stage during our hiring process will we ask you to click a link to begin a one-way video interview. - We do not use Google Hangouts, WhatsApp, or other third-party messaging platforms to recruit candidates or conduct interviews. Please exercise caution. If something feels off about your interactions, we encourage you to contact us at careers@fatetherapeutics.com to confirm the authenticity of the message. Your security is important to us, and we appreciate your vigilance. 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