Medical Lead US Oncology
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Job Location:
Gaithersburg, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
TheUS OncologyMedical Leadis a key role within the US Oncology Medical Affairs(USMA)organizationreporting directly into the Medical Medical Leadisaccountable forsupporting the development of theMedicalstrategy and initiativesforspecificindicationswithinbiliary tract and pancreatic cancers. The Medical Leadproactively engageswithinternal and external leaders and will serve as a medical expert.
With astrong commercial aptitude and/or experience in product launch including proven ability to translate and appropriately align commercial and scientific goals and objectivestheincumbentwilldevelop peer relationships with external scientific experts in Oncology/rare disease therapeutic areaand key internal partners across the Commercial Organization R&D and Global Medical Affairs.
The positionis responsible forthe development alignment and execution of the organizations strategy andobjectivesacross Medical Affairs functionalwithin a matrix reporting operating model.
Typical Accountabilities
Accountable fordevelopingthe disease area medical strategy and overseeing thecreation and delivery of the medical plan
Develop theiMAPand respective financial requirements to execute individual asset ortumorarea plans
Establish theMedical Plan forLaunch Readiness Reviews (LRR)aligned withtheBrandLead
Support development of the strategy and ensure the delivery of aligned uponEvidence & Generation (EvGen)Plan
Collaborate with O2R to deliver RWE (Real World Evidence) Projects across asset andtumorareas
Provideadditionaltraining to enhanceFieldMedicalteam scientific acumen in collaboration withGlobalMedical and implement the aligned uponField engagementstrategic priorities in collaboration with Field Directorsas needed
Represent USMA within the Global Medical Team (GMT) and Product LabelTeam (PLT) as needed
Execute onall MALT(Medical Affairs Leadership Team)directivesas requested
Sits onPromotional Materials Review Team(PMRT)to independently review assets & other content input on the future original labelsand consults oncore piecesas needed
Support execution of speaker trainings as needed
Gather and provide input on scientific narrative with regional view/input from cross-functional medical memberswhere needed
SupporttheExternally SponsoredResearch (ESR)concept & protocolreview. Ensure awareness of study progress in collaboration with ESR managerand lead ESR portfolio updates
Leads the Core Medical Team (CMT)andrepresents USMA in other cross functional forums as needed
LeadtheAdvisory Board(AB)Strategy planningandexecution (content development and active participation at AB)as needed
Support theMedicalbudget planning process by developingfinancial requirementsneeded toexecutetheMedicalplan
Develop External Scientific Experts (ESE)engagement strategy in collaboration withField leadershipas needed
Represent the CMT-recommended evidence to communicate to GMA and defining the ESE priorities for engagement at a congress levelas needed
Reviewcommentand approve publications asappropriateasneeded
Qualifications Skills and Experience
Essential:
Advanced Medical/Scientific Degree
Extensive experience of Medical Affairs function within a pharmaceutical industry
3years experiencewith 1-3years in HQ Medical Affairs role Oncology TA experience strongly preferred
Extensive experience in relationship and stakeholder management (3Ps:Payer Provider and Patients)
Effective matrix leadership experience
Experience working at the medical marketing interface
Experience in Evidence generation planning and clinical trial design
Fluency in spoken and written English
A track recordof building andmaintaininga deep continued connection to medical practice/healthcare delivery
Collaborative/matrix management skills with a focus on leading diverse groups (e.g. cultural geographicalfunctional) to achieve excellent results in shared goals
Strong communicationskills with the ability to distil complexity down to what matters to our stakeholders
Strong Financial/Budget Management and Project Management skills
Strong business acumen
Desirable:
Doctorate degree PharmD (MD or equivalent) with Oncology specialization or PhD in Sciences preferred
Extensive knowledge of the latest technical regulatory policy and patientcentric developments
Experience delivering country medical affairs plans
Board Certificationexperience/certificationin oncology
Experience developing and/or launching a new pharmaceutical product
Experience in managing medical teams
Global experience within the pharmaceutical industry
Working knowledge of FDA requirements
Experience working in US market
Knowledge of relevant Professional Societies and Scientific Medical Experts.
Experience with pharmaceutical drug development and Medical/Scientific Affairs
Familiarity with OPDP PhRMA code and key regulations in the pharmaceutical industry
Experience of managing end to endMedicalaffairs accountabilities for multiple indications within a disease area
The annual base pay for this position ranges from US $150202 & $225303 .Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including market location job-related knowledge skills and experience.
In addition our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles) to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles) and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program 401(k) plan; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and health benefits including medical prescription drug dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired employee will be in an at-will position and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.
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Date Posted
23-Mar-2026Closing Date
05-Apr-2026Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and furtherance of that mission we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
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