Director, Medical Affairs Strategy

The Role:

Reporting to the Senior Director of Medical Affairs, the Associate Director, Medical Strategy will support the development and execution of Medical Affairs strategy. This role will contribute to cross-functional planning and implementation of medical initiatives, including advisory boards, evidence generation, investigator-sponsored research (ISR), and promotional/medical material review. The Associate Director will collaborate closely with Clinical Development, Commercial, Regulatory, and Field Medical teams to ensure strategic alignment and seamless execution.

Responsibilities:

•    Support development and execution of annual Medical Affairs strategic and tactical plans.

•    Collaborate cross-functionally with Clinical, Commercial, Regulatory, and Field Medical to ensure alignment with scientific and business objectives.

•    Operationalize and manage Medical Affairs activities such as advisory boards, symposia, scientific congress planning, and educational initiatives.

•    Serve as a key Medical Affairs contributor on the Promotional Review Committee (PRC) and Medical Review Committee (MRC) to ensure scientific accuracy, compliance, and alignment with medical strategy.

•    Support the planning and implementation of the Investigator-Sponsored Research (ISR) program, including proposal review, coordination of internal evaluations, and communication with investigators.

•    Partner with Clinical Development to integrate healthcare provider insights and support the design and execution of clinical trials.

•    Collaborate with Commercial colleagues on compliant alignment of strategy and assist with development of promotional materials including slide decks, FAQs, and internal training content.

•    Help develop and maintain internal Medical Affairs processes, SOPs, and guidance documents.

•    Gather, synthesize, and share scientific and clinical insights from KOL interactions, advisory boards, and scientific conferences.

•    Assist in vendor oversight and budget management for assigned initiatives.

Competencies Include:

•    Demonstrated ability to collaborate across matrixed, cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

•    Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with attention to timelines and detail.

•    Strong communication and interpersonal skills; build trust and foster relationships internally and externally.

•    Able to work independently, take initiative, and adapt quickly to evolving priorities.

•    Recognized leader who exhibits effective communication, emotional intelligence, and influencing skills, within a matrix operating environment.

•    Demonstration of strategic thinking and high-level planning while also balancing the ability to manage and execute operational details.

•    Ability to effectively manage multiple projects with competing priorities.

Qualifications:

•    Advanced, medical/scientific doctoral-level degree required: PharmD, PhD, MD (or equivalent).

•    10 + years of experience in the pharmaceutical biotech or other relevant industries, including 3+ years in Medical Affairs is preferred

•    Experience contributing to medical strategy with strong operational and executional skills.

•    Oncology experience required; solid tumor experience strongly preferred.

•    Prior experience supporting advisory boards, PRC/MRC, and ISR programs.

•    Experience collaborating across Clinical and Commercial functions.

•    Strong project management and scientific communication skills.

•    Up to 25% domestic (and possibly international) travel

Annual Salary Range

$230,000—$260,000 USD