Director, Medical Affairs, Lung

Summit Therapeutics • Palo Alto, CA

1d • $239,000 - $289,000

About The Position

The Director, Medical Affairs, Lung, supports the medical strategy and tactical execution for the launch of therapies in lung-related indications. This role focuses on developing and implementing disease and product education, medical communications, and engaging stakeholders to ensure meeting educational needs and gather scientific and medical insights to be reported across the organization. The Director works closely with cross-functional teams and external partners, contributing to regulatory alignment and commercialization efforts.

Requirements

• Advanced scientific degree (MD, PharmD, PhD) required.
• Minimum of 6 years progressive Medical Affairs experience with at least 2 years in an in-house position.
• Proven track record in leading medical strategies and supporting launch and on market oncology therapies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex scientific data.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills. With the ability to demonstrate prior success in working with commercial departments.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with senior management, academic experts, and patient advocates appropriately, with confidence and ease.
• Domestic and international travel required, expected to be 20-30% of the time and as needed.
• Proficient user of standard MS Office suite (e.g., Word, Excel), experience using electronic document management systems, and document review tools.
• Must be able to effectively multi-task and manage time-sensitive and highly confidential documents.
• Work in a fast-paced, demanding, and collaborative environment.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical experience and/or drug launch experience in lung cancer is highly preferred.
• Experience in a biotech or fast paced, evolving environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work under the guidance of senior medical affairs leadership, providing operational and scientific support across projects. Focus on executing plans and maintaining high-quality standards in medical affairs activities.
• Key contributor to the medical efforts supporting the launch of ivonescimab in lung-related indications. Execute and continuously amend the comprehensive launch plan, including pre-launch activities, stakeholder engagement, and post-launch support.
• Develop and implement pre-launch disease and product education programs for healthcare professionals, patients, and other stakeholders. Create training materials, presentations, and educational content to ensure a thorough understanding of ivonescimab and its therapeutic benefits.
• Work closely with regulatory, legal, and compliance stakeholders to ensure medical activities relating to commercialization of ivonescimab are compliant with all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies, including review of medical and commercial material.
• Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders to support the successful launch and appropriate adoption of ivonescimab.
• Analyze and interpret clinical data to provide medical insights and support decision-making processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, and market access, to ensure the medical strategy supports commercial objectives.
• Provide accurate and up-to-date medical information to internal and external stakeholders, including development and delivery of disease and product education scientific data to healthcare professionals, patients, and stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees