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