Senior Director, Medical Affairs

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Establish and lead essential Global Medical Affairs (GMA) capabilities in areas such as medical communications, operations, field medical, and a comprehensive independent scientific research assessment process.

• Drive the creation and implementation of the multi-year US and global medical strategy and plan for rinzimetostat and enozertinib, encompassing activities related to scientific engagement and communication, internal education, and patient advocacy.

• Oversee integrated evidence generation planning in prostate, NSCLC, and other relevant disease areas, including the development/refinement of a publication strategy/plan, an evidence/RWD generation plan, and a tactical plan as part of the broader GMA strategy.

• Provide medical leadership in scientific engagement initiatives with key stakeholders by organizing and leading advisory boards, investigator interactions, congress activities, educational presentations, and peer-to-peer discussions aimed at sharing and communicating scientific insights with internal teams to inform strategy.

• Manage the operations and oversight of medical affairs activities across key therapeutic areas while collaborating cross-functionally with various functional leaders to support pre-launch and launch activities, alongside providing regular updates and support to management.

• Formulate and implement a strategic plan for outreach to key opinion leaders and insights generation by proactively establishing and nurturing strong relationships with thought leaders, academic institutions, advocacy groups, and medical societies in oncology.

• Collaborate closely with Clinical, CRO, and future MSL teams to offer recruitment, scientific, and engagement support to facilitate clinical trial enrollment and timelines.

• Lead the Patient Advocacy strategy and planning to integrate the patient voice and define external medical education strategies for independent grants.

• Assist the competitive intelligence team through landscape assessments, development of patient journey insights, and congress insights.

• Provide medical support for scientific symposia and medical congresses, collaborating across functions to develop, review, and align on key scientific communication points, educational strategies, and medical information response documents while adhering to legal and compliance guidelines.

• Aid in the review and approval process for abstracts, manuscripts, posters, presentations, and other documents, as well as internal stakeholder medical education activities.

• Deliver medical strategy leadership for Expanded Access Programs (EAP) and Investigator-Initiated Studies (IIS).

• Efficiently manage operating budget, systems, processes, and future personnel to optimize ORIC resources.

⛳️ Requirements

• An advanced medical/scientific degree (MD, PhD, NP/PA, or PharmD) with a solid foundation in oncology.

• Over 10 years of experience in medical affairs within the biotech and/or pharmaceutical industry, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership position.

• Strong scientific background in oncology with a deep understanding of biomarker-driven diseases and the capability to effectively analyze, synthesize, and communicate complex scientific information.

• Excellent networking abilities with established relationships and networks among oncology healthcare professionals, including global key opinion leaders.

• Prior overall responsibility and accountability for medical affairs activities, including budget management for multiple compounds (both pipeline and marketed).

• Practical experience executing direct US and global activities across various functions within medical affairs (training, medical communications, medical information, EAP, evidence generation, publications, etc.).

• A demonstrated track record in supporting clinical trials, including protocol development/review, site selection support, enrollment assistance, and data analysis.

• Significant experience in product launches, encompassing integrated brand plan ideation, regulatory submissions, label development, patient access, and reimbursement.

• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to effectively convey complex scientific data to diverse audiences.

• Capacity to manage multiple priorities simultaneously with minimal direction and achieve results in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

• Willingness to travel to South San Francisco and San Diego and participate in scientific congresses, trial-related meetings, and key stakeholder meetings (domestic and some international) - up to 50% travel.

• Comply with and manage ORIC policies, ensuring adherence to corporate guidelines and government regulations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans.

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.

• Generous paid time off and holiday policies.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment.