Director, Medical Affairs Oncology, Strategic Evidence & Collaborations (SEC)

Accountabilities

• • Co-develop U.S. Medical Affairs strategies and congress plans in partnership with Medical Affairs leadership, Congress Center of Excellence teams, and field-based medical organizations.
  • Establish and execute evidence-generation strategies across oncology tumor types, collaborating with cooperative groups, NCI/CTEP, research organizations, and other external partners.
  • Provide strategic input into global Integrated Strategic Plans and U.S. Plans of Action, ensuring U.S. healthcare and stakeholder perspectives are incorporated.
  • Develop strategies and implementation plans addressing medical education, research, insights, and evidence-generation needs across the oncology portfolio.
  • Serve as a scientific and strategic thought partner to oncology Medical Affairs teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Contribute to strategic initiatives involving community oncology and other key healthcare stakeholder groups.
  • Support U.S. oncology society engagement, scientific meetings, advisory boards, and other opportunities to engage healthcare professionals and relevant stakeholders.
  • Prepare and deliver scientific presentations, including internal materials, external advisory boards, congress presentations, and other scientific communications.
  • Provide medical and scientific guidance to colleagues, including field-based Medical Science Liaisons, particularly around medical education, grants, and collaborative research.
  • Collaborate with Medical Affairs Research and Clinical R&D on investigator-sponsored and collaborative research initiatives.
  • Review and provide strategic input on research proposals, abstracts, manuscripts, posters, and other scientific outputs resulting from U.S. research collaborations.
  • Support disease-specific publication strategies and contribute to the development of high-quality scientific content.
  • Provide, when appropriate, accurate, balanced clinical and scientific information to healthcare professionals in accordance with applicable promotional, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
  • Participate in editorial review of scientific materials to ensure accuracy, strategic alignment, and appropriate scientific standards.
  • Collaborate effectively with Global Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Market Access, Commercial Strategy, Scientific Communications, Public Affairs, Patient Engagement, Legal, and other functions.
  • Represent the organization at key scientific meetings and provide scientific leadership across relevant external engagements.
  • Contribute to additional Medical Affairs strategic and tactical initiatives as required, while maintaining a strong focus on scientific excellence, compliance, and patient impact.

  Requirements

  • Advanced medical or scientific degree such as an MD, PhD, or PharmD with 8+ years of Medical Affairs or comparable industry experience, or a MA/MS with 10+ years, or a BA/BS with 12+ years of relevant experience.
  • 10+ years of Medical Affairs or closely related experience is preferred.
  • Demonstrated professional experience in oncology, with strong knowledge of oncology therapies, clinical development, and the broader treatment landscape.
  • Strong understanding of evidence generation, clinical research, Medical Affairs strategy, scientific communications, and external stakeholder engagement.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop strategic plans and translate them into practical, measurable work plans and execution priorities.
  • Experience developing and reviewing scientific abstracts, manuscripts, posters, presentations, and other scientific communications.
  • Experience presenting scientific information to healthcare professionals, internal stakeholders, advisory boards, or at scientific meetings.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret study data and publications and identify meaningful insights.
  • Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
  • Strong organizational and project-management capabilities, with the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives and consistently meet deadlines.
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively across functions and influence stakeholders in a complex, matrixed organization.
  • Ability to operate with significant autonomy, exercise sound judgment, and take ownership of strategic initiatives.
  • Thorough understanding of applicable regulatory and legal requirements for Medical Affairs activities; familiarity with FDA regulations, ICH guidelines, and GCP is preferred.
  • High attention to detail and ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment.
  • Willingness and ability to travel more than 50% of the time, including domestic and international travel, as well as periodic headquarters meetings.
  • Commitment to integrity, teamwork, excellence, accountability, inclusion, and scientifically rigorous decision-making.

  Benefits

  • Base salary range of $221,000–$286,000 USD per year for most U.S. locations.
  • Base salary range of $243,100–$314,600 USD per year for Bay Area locations.
  • Actual compensation varies based on experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
  • Potential eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus.
  • Potential eligibility for discretionary stock-based long-term incentives, depending on role eligibility.
  • Paid time off.
  • Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for eligible employees.
  • Remote work arrangement within the United States.
  • Opportunity to work on innovative oncology programs with global and cross-functional exposure.
  • High-visibility role with significant influence over Medical Affairs strategy and evidence-generation activities.
  • Opportunities to collaborate with leading scientific, clinical, research, and healthcare stakeholders.
  • Inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.
  • Reasonable accommodations available for applicants who require support during the recruitment process.