US Oncology Medical Affairs - Medical Lead - Breast Cancer
About The Position
As Medical Lead, Breast Cancer within US Oncology Medical Affairs, you will serve as a medical and scientific leader for the breast cancer portfolio, including the ADC franchise. You will lead the development, alignment and execution of the US medical strategy, provide medical leadership to the Core Medical Team, and partner across US and global functions to translate scientific priorities into meaningful outcomes for patients, healthcare professionals and the broader healthcare ecosystem. This is an opportunity for an experienced physician or doctorate-level medical affairs leader who combines deep oncology expertise with strong business acumen, launch experience and the ability to influence across complex, cross-functional networks.
Requirements
- Doctorate degree in Medicine (MD or DO), PhD, PharmD or equivalent, with relevant experience.
- At least 5 years of related experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, clinical practice or a research institution.
- 1-3 years in Headquarters base Medical Affairs role
- 1-3 years of experience supporting oncology in a country, regional or global organization.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute medical strategy, work across the product lifecycle and support launch planning.
- Strong business acumen
- Proven ability to collaborate productively with scientific, medical, market access and other cross-functional partners.
- Strong written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder-influence skills.
- Ability to travel nationally and internationally up to approximately 10%.
Nice To Haves
- Direct experience in breast cancer
- Proven understanding of FDA requirements
- Knowledge of relevant professional societies and established relationships with scientific and medical experts.
- Experience with pharmaceutical drug development, evidence generation, HEOR and medical/scientific affairs.
Responsibilities
- Lead US Medical Affairs activities for breast cancer and provide medical leadership to the Core Medical Team.
- Contribute to integrated medical plans and translate strategic imperatives into clear, measurable tactics for the disease area and brands.
- Own the alignment and execution of medical plans, launch plans, resources and budgets in partnership with US commercial, global and functional teams.
- Ensure the medical accuracy, scientific integrity and fair balance of promotional, medical information and learning materials for internal and external audiences.
- Shape evidence-generation priorities with global partners, including medical evidence plans, Externally Sponsored Scientific Research, HEOR studies and outcomes research.
- Build trusted peer relationships with external scientific experts, academic institutions, professional societies, advocacy organizations, payer and provider groups.
- Lead or contribute to national and regional advisory boards, congress activities, scientific exchange and speaker training.
- Provide medical input to product safety in collaboration with Patient Safety physicians.
- Partner closely with Medical Science Liaisons and National Clinical Account Managers to support key accounts appropriately.
- Align the US strategy with the Global Medical Affairs Leader and other global stakeholders.
- Guide and mentor Medical Affairs colleagues, sharing expertise and raising scientific and strategic capability across the team.
Benefits
- Qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Paid leaves
- Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
