Director, Medical Affairs Strategy

Nuvalent, Inc.•Cambridge, MA

25d•$225,000 - $250,000

About The Position

With deep expertise in chemistry, Nuvalent is working to create selective medicines designed with the goal to address the needs of patients with cancer. Nuvalent is an exciting early-stage company, bringing together experienced scientists and industry veterans with a proven track record in drug discovery, oncology drug development, and company building. The Role: Reporting to the Director of Medical Affairs, the Director, Medical Affairs 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 Director will collaborate closely with Clinical Development, Commercial, Regulatory, and Field Medical teams to ensure strategic alignment and seamless execution.

Requirements

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.
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.

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.