Director, Global Medical Affairs – GI Oncology

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the GMA strategy and medical objectives as part launch readiness/launch execution, including activities related to scientific engagement and communication, evidence generation, internal education, and patient advocacy.
• Carefully coordinate the execution of routine gap assessments leading to the development and refinement of a publication strategy, evidence generation plan, and tactical plan as part of the overall GMA plan.
• Provide medical support in scientific engagement activities with key external stakeholders through organizing and participating in advisory boards, study investigator interactions, congress activities, and peer-to-peer discussions, communicating scientific insights to internal teams to help drive strategy.
• Communicate clinical and scientific data to KOLs and other healthcare professionals through presentations, educational programs, and scientific discussions.
• Represent medical affairs functions in cross-functional strategy team meetings, including Clinical and Safety sub-teams, Global Brand Team, Global Product Team, Patient Advocacy, Market Access, and other cross-functional strategic discussions.
• Partners with RWE strategy and Biomarker/CDx teams on integrated evidence generation strategies and activities as part of the GMA Plan.
• Works with the Patient Advocacy and Grants teams to incorporate the patient voice and define external medical education strategies for independent grants.
• Supports the review and approval of abstracts, manuscripts, corporate communications, and other data disclosure documents as well as internal stakeholder medical education activities related to the compound data and related competitor data.

Required Skills, Experience and Education

• An advanced doctorate degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, DO or equivalent) in medical or scientific area is required.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in Medical Affairs within the biotech and/or pharmaceutical industry (local, regional, and global levels) and/or prior clinical oncology practice.
• A strong scientific background in oncology, with preferred experience in GI cancers, and ability to effectively analyze, synthesize, and communicate complex scientific information.
• Direct, hands-on experience executing activities across key medical affairs functions, including training, medical communications, medical information, expanded access programs, evidence generation tactics and publications.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex scientific data with a strong point of view to diverse audiences.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Ability to travel to Redwood City headquarters and professional conferences (30 - 40%).

Preferred Skills

• Strong networking skills with existing relationships with GI cancer healthcare professionals, including key opinion leaders.
• Experience in global product launches, including support of integrated brand plan ideation, regulatory submissions, reimbursement, and label development.