Medical Director, Medical Affairs

Taiho Oncology, Inc.•Princeton, NJ

1d•$271,150 - $319,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Taiho Oncology is seeking a Medical Director for Medical Affairs to join their mission of improving the lives of patients with cancer. This role offers an opportunity to build and implement the Medical Launch readiness plan for early pipeline products. The Medical Director will leverage strategic and scientific expertise, with a deep understanding of clinical and disease state data, the pharmaceutical industry, and strong business acumen. They will monitor market dynamics, market access, and healthcare system evolutions, impacting the business side of science. The role involves developing and implementing launch readiness plans, ensuring alignment with internal matrix teams, and communicating with key scientific leaders. The Medical Director will refine tactics, provide input into development and commercial plans, and maintain the highest ethical, regulatory, and scientific standards.

Requirements

MD is required.
Therapeutic Areas (TAs)- scientific training and experience in Oncology/Immunology required.
At least 5 years of pharmaceutical industry experience in both HQ and field roles preferred.
Strong sense of accountability, communication and presentation skills.
Capability to work in a smaller and flatter organizational structure providing many diverse responsibilities, high visibility and access to Sr. Management.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
Proven track record of developing internal relationships and working effectively with cross-functional partners in a highly matrixed environment.
A successful track record of developing project strategies and executing project details.
Demonstrated ability in driving results to a positive outcome.
Ability to engage in positive dialogues, influence outcomes and resolve conflicts in a constructive manner.

Nice To Haves

A strong track record of success working in Medical Affairs, with at least 5 years of pharmaceutical industry experience in both HQ and field roles preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of the Integrated Medical Affairs Plan (iMAP) and execute on medical affairs tactics aligned with the overall product development and Launch strategy.
Provide active contributions into Target Product Profile (TPP), assessments of Patient Reported Outcomes (PROs) and Study Designs / End points.
Strategically work cross functionally, partnering with other key functions at Taiho such as: Clinical Development, Commercial, HEOR, Market Access and Regulatory Affairs, Patient Advocacy, TOE, TPC and global teams to ensure alignment and inputs.
Develop Real world Evidence generation capability for building additional evidence for regulatory submission and post Launch assessments.
Review investigator-sponsored study (IIST) proposals, Real world study protocols and collaborative research grants.
Develop and facilitate MFT training.
Provide medical input and product expertise to develop Medical Communications, content and publication plan.
Deliver scientific presentations to diverse audiences (e.g., physicians, pharmacists, marketing/medical agencies, and other key stakeholders) in investigator meetings, advisory and/or consulting settings.
Partner with global thought leaders to provide insights on current focused early therapeutic areas unmet needs, gaps and questions from R&D colleagues.