Director, Medical Affairs

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director, Medical Affairs Oncology, Strategic Evidence & Collaborations (SEC) based in the United States.

• 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.

• 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 as needed.