Director of Medical Communications and Information

IDEAYA Biosciences•South San Francisco, CA

3d•$231,000 - $286,000•Hybrid

About The Position

About IDEAYA Biosciences: IDEAYA is a precision medicine oncology company committed to the discovery, development, and commercialization of transformative therapies for cancer. Our approach integrates expertise in small-molecule drug discovery, structural biology and bioinformatics with robust internal capabilities in identifying and validating translational biomarkers to develop tailored, potentially first-in-class targeted therapies aligned to the genetic drivers of disease. We have built a deep pipeline of product candidates focused on synthetic lethality and antibody-drug conjugates, or ADCs, for molecularly defined solid tumor indications. Our mission is to bring forth the next wave of precision oncology therapies that are more selective, more effective, and deeply personalized with the goal of altering the course of disease and improving clinical outcomes for patients with cancer. When you're at IDEAYA, you will be in the midst of brilliant minds working on precision medicine therapies to help cancer patients. We are passionate and committed about being on the forefront of oncology medicine, which means we all have a high internal drive that is at the very core of every person at IDEAYA. We are inquisitive, ask deep questions, and are data-driven innovators who like to collaborate and use team work to move science forward. For more information, please see www.ideayabio.com. Location: South San Francisco, CA. Position Summary: We are seeking a Director of Medical Communications and Information to join IDEAYA’s Medical Affairs team. The Director of Medical Communications and Information is a key role within IDEAYA’s Medical Affairs organization, responsible for driving the strategy and execution of medical communications and overseeing the Medical Information function. This role leads the development of evidence-based, fair-balanced medical information, support the set up and management of contact center operations and the Medical Information Management System, and provides scientific oversight for publications, external-facing materials, and training for field and contact center staff. Collaborating cross-functionally, this individual ensures alignment of medical initiatives with corporate objectives and delivers high-quality scientific information to internal and external stakeholders. This position is based in our South San Francisco headquarter offices and required to be onsite four days per week per our company policy.

Requirements

Minimum graduate degree. Advanced degree is preferred (MD, PhD, PharmD)
Minimum of 6 years of experience in Medical Affairs or relevant fields, specifically in Medical Information and Medical Communication functions within the therapeutic areas
Demonstrated success in implementation of medical communications and medical information initiatives
Exhibited flexibility and efficiency in delivering results under high pressure conditions, compressed timelines and limited resources
Proven ability to independently manage complex non-interventional study projects
Strong interpersonal skills are essential, including the ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide range of internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

Lead the Medical Information contact center and implementation of the Medical Information Inquiry Management System, including vendor selection, implementation, training, oversight, and performance management, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely responses.
Conduct regular scientific trainings for contact center staff to ensure knowledge is current with the latest clinical and scientific data
Provide strategic leadership for development and maintenance of global medical information resources, including SRLs, FAQs, literature searches, and verbal response content.
Oversee intake, documentation, and response to unsolicited inquiries from healthcare professionals, patients, and other stakeholders.
Maintain knowledge repositories, scientific reference libraries, and ensure content reflects current clinical and scientific evidence.
Monitor inquiry trends and performance metrics to inform strategy and drive continuous improvement, report outcomes to senior management.
Serve as Medical Reviewer in the MLR process and lead SOP/process development to ensure compliance and inspection readiness.
Support congresses, compendia submissions, and companion diagnostic-related medical information needs.
Lead scientific and medical communication strategies, including disease state, product, competitive, field, and congress-related training.
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment, accuracy, and consistency of medical content.
Represent IDEAYA externally with authors, journals, scientific societies, and other stakeholders.
Develop and review AMCP dossiers, external-facing materials, and field resources to support MSLs and market access strategies.
Provide medical input and review for promotional and non-promotional materials.
Monitor emerging scientific literature and clinical data to guide communication strategy.
Support broader Medical Affairs initiatives, including publications, congress resources, and medical education activities.