This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Medical Asset Lead Director, Oncology based in the United States.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced medical affairs leader to shape global strategy for innovative oncology assets across all stages of the product lifecycle. In this highly visible leadership role, you will guide cross-functional collaboration, influence scientific direction, and drive evidence generation that supports better patient outcomes worldwide. Working in a matrixed, science-driven environment, you will partner with clinical development, commercial, regulatory, market access, and regional medical teams to ensure alignment across global initiatives. You will also engage with external experts and healthcare stakeholders while leading a high-performing medical affairs team. This position is ideal for a strategic leader who thrives on translating scientific insights into impactful medical strategies while advancing innovation in oncology.
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Medical Asset Lead Director, Oncology based in the United States.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced medical affairs leader to shape global strategy for innovative oncology assets across all stages of the product lifecycle. In this highly visible leadership role, you will guide cross-functional collaboration, influence scientific direction, and drive evidence generation that supports better patient outcomes worldwide. Working in a matrixed, science-driven environment, you will partner with clinical development, commercial, regulatory, market access, and regional medical teams to ensure alignment across global initiatives. You will also engage with external experts and healthcare stakeholders while leading a high-performing medical affairs team. This position is ideal for a strategic leader who thrives on translating scientific insights into impactful medical strategies while advancing innovation in oncology.
Accountabilities:
- Lead the development and execution of global medical affairs strategies for oncology assets across marketed products, lifecycle management initiatives, and pipeline programs.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and development for a high-performing global medical affairs team while supporting organizational growth and succession planning.
- Partner with cross-functional and regional teams to align medical strategies with clinical development, commercial priorities, evidence generation, and product lifecycle plans.
- Guide integrated evidence generation initiatives, scientific communications, publication strategies, advisory boards, congress activities, and stakeholder engagement plans.
- Build strong relationships with healthcare professionals, key opinion leaders, advocacy organizations, payers, regulators, and other external stakeholders to gather insights and strengthen scientific collaboration.
- Contribute medical expertise to target product profiles, clinical development plans, value dossiers, and benefit-risk assessments.
- Oversee medical affairs studies, budget planning, resource allocation, and operational execution while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and industry standards.
- Monitor performance metrics, identify opportunities for continuous improvement, and drive excellence across global medical affairs activities.
- Doctorate, Master's, or Bachelor's degree with significant progressive experience in medical affairs or clinical development within a relevant therapeutic area.
- MD, DO, PharmD, or PhD preferred, with advanced clinical training or board certification considered a strong advantage.
- Extensive leadership experience within the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or CRO industry, including managing global or cross-functional medical affairs initiatives.
- Strong expertise in oncology, including experience with hematologic malignancies and evolving treatment landscapes.
- Proven ability to develop and execute integrated evidence generation strategies and global medical affairs plans.
- Strong understanding of pharmaceutical development, commercialization, global regulatory requirements, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and healthcare systems.
- Demonstrated success leading matrixed teams, influencing senior stakeholders, and collaborating across global organizations.
- Excellent strategic thinking, scientific communication, stakeholder engagement, leadership, and decision-making skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable medical strategies.
- Competitive annual base salary ranging from $217,673.10 to $294,498.90 USD.
- Performance-based annual bonus opportunities (eligibility dependent).
- Long-term stock incentive program.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- Retirement and savings plans with generous company contributions.
- Flexible spending accounts and additional wellness benefits.
- Award-winning paid time off programs.
- Flexible work arrangements where business needs allow.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities within a collaborative global organization.