Senior Director, Medical Director – Lung Cancer and Early Pipeline

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +2 more locations.

📋 Description

• Act as the Medical Affairs lead for the lung cancer therapeutic area and oversee global post-proof of concept pipeline products.

• Direct the Medical FMT for the Solid Tumor Oncology product line.

• Spearhead the development of the annual and long-term US Medical Plan.

• Oversee the creation, upkeep, and implementation of the Integrated Evidence Generation Plan, which includes investigator-sponsored studies, real-world evidence initiatives, health outcomes research, and appropriate Phase IV interventional studies.

• Guide the formulation of the scientific narrative by pinpointing and advancing critical analytic needs and facilitating the interpretation of pivotal trial data.

• Represent and champion medical viewpoints within global cross-functional teams and governance forums, such as GPT, CDT, PGC, and DPRC.

• Provide Medical Affairs expertise to early development initiatives, including the development of Target Product Profiles, clinical trial designs, and lifecycle strategies.

• Ensure that regional needs and insights are integrated into early and clinical development discussions, evidence generation efforts, and lifecycle strategies.

• Maintain alignment within Medical Affairs for early and clinical development programs.

• Utilize insights into the competitive landscape to shape evidence generation strategies and internal development decisions.

• Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, HEOR, RWE, Commercial, and other cross-functional teams.

• Lead the formulation and execution of publication strategies and plans.

• Assist with scientific communications, congress planning, advisory boards, and activities for external engagement.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, or related fields within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry is essential, with a preference for oncology experience.

• Strong preference for experience in lung cancer therapies.

• Proven track record in developing and implementing evidence-generation strategies, publication plans, and engaging with external scientific stakeholders.

• Comprehensive understanding of clinical research, evidence generation, and drug development processes.

• Demonstrated capacity to influence stakeholders without direct authority and function effectively in complex matrix organizations.

• Strong strategic mindset combined with exceptional operational execution abilities.

• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to cultivate productive partnerships across various regions and functions while effectively representing diverse stakeholder perspectives.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and achieve high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience in the lifecycle management of lung cancer indications is highly desired.

• Evidence of success in matrix organizations, showcasing high-performing behaviors, including independent critical thinking, initiative, and effective execution under time constraints with competing priorities.

• Self-awareness and emotional intelligence demonstrated through prior experience in successfully navigating complex matrix environments.

• An advanced scientific or healthcare degree is required (PharmD, PhD, MD, MBBS, Nurse Practitioner, PA, or equivalent).

• Experience in the provision of oncology care is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual cash bonus or incentive compensation.

• Discretionary equity grants.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 401k retirement savings plan.

• Flexible paid vacation.