Senior Director, Medical Strategy & Stakeholder Management

IDEAYA Biosciences•South San Francisco, CA

2d•$277,000 - $342,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. We are seeking a Senior Director, Medical Strategy & Stakeholder Management to join IDEAYA’s Medical Affairs team. The Senior Director, Medical Strategy & Stakeholder Management is a pivotal leadership role within IDEAYA’s Medical Affairs organization. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to lead and shape the development, implementation, and execution of our medical affairs and stakeholder engagement strategy from pre-launch, launch, and commercialization. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring that medical initiatives align with corporate objectives and that high-quality, evidence-based information is delivered to both internal and external stakeholders. This position is based in our South San Francisco headquarter office and required to be onsite four days per week per our company policy.

Requirements

Minimum is graduate degree. Advance degree is preferred (PhD or PharmD)
8-10 years of experience in Medical Affairs or relevant fields (health economics, epidemiology, health services research)
Demonstrated success in planning and executing medical strategies, including experience in developing data generation and communication strategies within oncology
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences, including Patient Advocacy groups, KOLs, and medical societies
Proven ability to independently manage complex non-interventional study projects
Strong leadership abilities with a proven capacity to inspire, motivate, and foster effective cross-functional collaboration.
Deep understanding of the U.S. healthcare system, including regulatory frameworks, payer dynamics, and healthcare provider networks.
Strong interpersonal skills are essential, including the ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide range of internal and external partners.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a fast-paced, rapidly growing, smaller company is preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for leading, developing, and executing the Medical Affairs strategy in alignment with company objectives, as part of a multi-year pre-launch and launch plan focused on enabling patient access and improving health outcomes.
Lead Patient Advocacy strategy and engagement, including coordination with ex-US partners and organizations, as needed
Develop and lead Key Opinion Leader (KOL) engagement initiatives, establishing and sustaining strong relationships with KOLs, academic institutions, and medical societies.
Oversee the planning, development, and execution of advisory boards and other insight-generating activities.
Deliver cross-functional medical and scientific leadership expertise to support the implementation of regulatory approval strategies, as well as the clinical evaluation and mitigation of product-related risks in preparation for launch.
Provide strategic medical input working with Clinical Development and Commercial to support product launch preparation and lifecycle management.
Lead the strategy for medical education and medical conferences, and represent IDEAYA Biosciences by providing scientific expertise at key events.
Ensure adherence to all applicable regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Contribute to cross-functional scientific, medical, and regulatory review teams as required.