Medical Strategy Associate Director

Sumitomo Pharma•Marlborough, MA

11d•$191,100 - $238,900•Remote

About The Position

The Associate Director, Medical Strategy (Prostate Cancer) is a member of the Medical Affairs team and serves as medical director for assigned prostate cancer projects. The role provides medical and scientific leadership and partners with the Medical Affairs Director, Solid Tumors TA Lead, to develop and execute Medical Affairs strategy for internal programs and external-facing interactions. It works in ongoing alignment with the TA Lead on priorities, strategic direction, execution, and escalation of key issues, and leads cross-functional project teams through collaboration and matrix leadership. The position may also support other investigational programs as business needs arise. The role develops and implements Medical Affairs plans and scientific platforms, supports data generation and scientific communication, and contributes to education and stakeholder awareness. It collaborates with field medical, medical communications and operations, RWE and HEOR, ex-U.S. colleagues, alliance partners, R&D, and external scientific experts. The position supports scientific publications, presentations, congresses, advisory boards, independent medical education, symposia, investigator-initiated research, and other medical education channels. It also contributes to budget planning and manages assigned project budgets as appropriate, while ensuring U.S. activities comply with corporate and healthcare requirements. This is primarily a remote role with periodic on-site office meetings. Travel, domestic and international, is expected up to 25% as business needs require. The position has no direct people-management responsibilities. It requires an advanced degree in a scientific or healthcare-related field and at least eight years of relevant industry experience, including Medical Affairs experience. The base salary range is $191,100–$238,900. The total rewards package includes merit-based salary increases, short incentive plan participation, a 401(k) plan, insurance coverage, leaves, flexible paid time off, paid holidays, and paid sick time.

Requirements

Advanced degree in a scientific or healthcare-related field required.
At least 8 years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or related life sciences industry required.
Medical Affairs experience required.
Strong understanding of Medical Affairs strategy, scientific communications, publication planning, evidence generation, congress planning, advisory boards, and external expert engagement.
Scientific and medical knowledge in oncology.
Ability to translate complex scientific and clinical information into clear, actionable medical strategy and communications.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects, manage competing priorities, and influence without direct authority in a matrixed environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting scientific and strategic information to peers, leadership, and cross-functional partners.
Sound judgment, integrity, and strong understanding of healthcare compliance, promotional review, and appropriate scientific exchange.
Ability to exercise independent judgment, handle confidential information, communicate scientific information accurately and in compliance with applicable policies, and work effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require; travel is expected up to 25%.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, use a computer and standard office equipment, participate in virtual and in-person meetings, read and interpret complex scientific and business documents, and communicate effectively.
Ability to exercise appropriate judgment, demonstrate initiative and independence, and handle multiple demands in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

PharmD, PhD, MD, DO, or equivalent degree strongly preferred.
Oncology experience strongly preferred.
Experience supporting medical strategy, scientific communications, publication planning, evidence generation, or field medical collaboration preferred.
Experience working with cross-functional teams and external scientific experts in a compliant, highly regulated environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as medical director for assigned prostate cancer projects, providing medical and scientific leadership in collaboration with the Medical Affairs Director, Solid Tumors TA Lead.
Collaborate with the TA Lead to develop Medical Affairs strategic plans aligned with brand imperatives and informed by external engagement, field medical and cross-functional input, and actionable insights.
Support coordination and alignment of Medical Affairs activities with external alliance partners.
Provide medical and scientific input into Medical Affairs plans and scientific platforms.
Partner with U.S. Field Medical, Medical Communications & Operations, RWE & HEOR, and ex-U.S. colleagues to support cross-functional medical alignment.
Support implementation of plans through publications, presentations, congresses, advisory boards, independent medical education, medical symposia, and other channels.
Contribute to the development and implementation of scientific publication plans.
Engage with the medical and scientific community and develop relationships with scientific key opinion leaders as appropriate.
Bring the medical perspective to internal strategies and tactics through collaboration with internal stakeholders.
Partner with R&D on ongoing and post-development activities and provide Medical Affairs input for assigned projects as appropriate.
Attend relevant scientific conferences to support speakers and presenters, publication and communication goals, and compliant competitive intelligence collection and reporting.
Support development of investigator-initiated and collaborative research programs.
Contribute to Medical Affairs budget planning and manage assigned project budgets as appropriate.
Ensure U.S. interactions and activities comply with corporate and healthcare compliance guidance.
Provide Medical Affairs support for other investigational programs as business needs arise.
Complete company-required compliance training and maintain compliance with applicable regulatory, legal, and operational rules and procedures.