Vice President, Therapeutic Strategy Leader OncHem US Remote Based

At Fortrea we are transforming clinical development through scientific expertise innovation and a deep commitment to improving patient outcomes. We are seeking a strategic and inspiring Vice President Therapeutic Strategy Leader (Oncology/Hematology) to drive global medical and scientific leadership within one of our most critical therapeutic areas.

What Youll Do

As a member of the leadership team you will shape and execute global oncology/hematology strategy influencing both scientific direction and business growth. You will partner across functions and with clients to deliver high-impact solutions and advance complex drug development programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead global therapeutic strategy for Oncology/Hematology aligned with Fortreas vision and commercial objectives
• Contribute to enterprise-wide strategy business planning and development of medical safety and therapeutic policies
• Serve as Executive Sponsor for process excellence and continuous improvement initiatives across Medical & Scientific functions
• Oversee MedSci project portfolio delivery ensuring quality compliance and governance standards
• Drive business development to support growth across therapeutic areas and services
• Build and maintain senior-level relationships with clients investigators key opinion leaders and strategic partners
• Identify and execute opportunities for integrated development across business units (e.g. biomarkers biosimilars advanced therapies health economics)
• Represent Fortrea externally through publications industry presentations and participation in scientific forums
• Partner with Business Development and Marketing to shape technical strategy differentiate capabilities and identify new opportunities
• Lead development and expansion of KOL investigator and consultant networks
• Contribute to proposals bid defenses and client strategy; ensure high-quality medical/scientific input across opportunities
• Provide clinical and scientific leadership in due diligence and in-licensing/acquisition activities
• Translate enterprise strategy into clear vision and direction for therapeutic area teams
• All other duties as needed or assigned

Leadership & Team Development

• Build lead and mentor high-performing global medical teams
• Drive talent strategy including hiring development and succession planning
• Foster a culture of collaboration continuous improvement and scientific excellence
• Oversee performance management resource allocation and team effectiveness

Clinical & Scientific Leadership

• Provide medical and scientific expertise across clinical development programs
• Support protocol design safety monitoring and study execution as needed (up to 20% project involvement)
• Ensure robust delivery of medical/scientific contributions across projects
• Guide training initiatives and knowledge development within Oncology/Hematology

What Were Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• MD (or equivalent) with residency training and clinical specialization in Oncology/Hematology
• Extensive experience in global drug development (typically 15 years across pharma biotech or CRO)
• Deep expertise in Oncology/Hematology clinical research
• Proven leadership at a strategic and organizational level
• Strong track record in client engagement business growth and cross-functional leadership

Preferred Qualifications:

• Specialty fellowship and/or clinical practice experience
• Experience leading at a portfolio level across multiple therapeutic areas
• Recognized industry thought leader with strong external presence

Why Fortrea

• Lead strategy within a high-impact rapidly evolving therapeutic area
• Influence global drug development and bring innovative therapies to patients
• Collaborate with world-class scientific and operational leaders
• Shape the future of clinical research in a dynamic growth-focused organization

Additional Information

• Flexible remote work environment within the US
• Collaboration across global teams and time zones
• Travel required based on business and client needs (30%)

Pay Range:USD $375000-$440000

Benefits:All job offers will bebased on a candidates skills and prior relevant experience applicabledegrees/certificationsas well as internal equity and market -timeor part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical Dental Vision Life STD/LTD 401(K) Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO) Company bonus where applicable.

Application Deadline: June 1 2026

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