Executive Director of Medical Affairs, Payer & Health Systems – Oncology

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Jersey, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Define the strategic direction for Payer & Health Systems and supervise the implementation of PASLs and field medical MAD teams.

• Evaluate and formulate the US payer and access strategy along with tactical plans that align with V&I and Country Medical Affairs Plan objectives.

• Oversee the execution of US Payer & Access Teams.

• Incorporate insights from external key decision-makers and payers into strategic planning and the development of the scientific platform.

• Lead the PHS MAD field team leaders and PASLs, including their development and mentorship.

• Build strategic partnerships with Regional Medical Scientific Director teams and manage medical account planning.

• Ensure compliant operational practices across the oncology portfolio and among internal stakeholders.

• Collaborate with external alliance partners following approved operational procedures.

• Develop and manage the annual PHS Oncology budget and oversee approvals for program-related expenses.

• Create and execute the PHS Field Execution Plan.

• Guarantee US payer and access contributions to US CMAPs and Global V&I Plans.

• Direct strategic alignment, resource allocation, and representation at senior leadership levels.

• Lead the collection of strategic insights, their evaluation, and the dissemination of actionable information.

• Manage field medical priorities and tactics across four PHS pillars: Scientific Exchange, Pre-Approval Information Exchange, Insights, and Medical Account Planning & Healthcare Ecosystem Monitoring.

• Coordinate the strategy, planning, and execution of scientific congresses.

• Promote cross-functional collaboration and the sharing of best practices among USMA therapeutic-area field teams and Payer & Health Systems teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Doctoral degree (MD, PharmD, PhD).

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry or payer environment, ideally within oncology.

• At least five years of frontline field medical leadership experience in the pharmaceutical or payer sector, preferably in oncology.

• Proven track record of leading and mentoring scientific/medical professionals across various skill and knowledge levels.

• Successful experience in leading strategic initiatives and implementing effective solutions.

• Experience navigating a complex, heavily matrixed global organization.

• AI-first mindset with a readiness to learn and adopt new methodologies.

• Exceptional executive communication, interpersonal, and presentation abilities.

• Extensive knowledge of local regulatory frameworks, ethical standards, and pharmaceutical compliance obligations.

• Thorough understanding of the US healthcare ecosystem, including population-based access decision-making, HEOR, and healthcare quality.

• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Veeva, and other tools utilized by field medical teams (preferred).

• Demonstrated learning agility and experience managing US field teams in oncology (preferred).

• Required skills: Clinical Engagement, Clinical Research Methods, Cross-Cultural Awareness, Healthcare Education, Line Management Experience, Managed Markets, Medical Affairs, Medical Knowledge, Medical Marketing Strategy, People Performance Management, Professional Integrity.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual bonus.

• Long-term incentive, when applicable.

• Medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits.

• Additional insurance benefits for employees and their families.

• Retirement benefits, including 401(k).

• Paid holidays.

• Vacation time.

• Compassionate leave.

• Sick leave.

• Remote work options.