SrExec Director GI Medical Strategy
San Diego, CA - USA
Job Summary
Erascais a clinical-stage precision oncology company focused on discovering developing and commercializing medicines for the benefit of patients with cancer. Our programs take novel approaches to shutting down one of cancersmost commonly mutated signaling cascades the RAS/MAPK pathway which affects approximately 5.5 million lives each year worldwide. The name Erasca has an important embedded meaning: it is a contraction of our audacious hope to erase cancer that drives our mission and everything that we do on behalf of patients with cancer.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the VP of Medical Affairs the Senior or Executive Director GI Medical Strategy will drive the overarching medical strategy and execution for GI cancers with a focus toward pancreas cancer. This person will work closely with cross-functional teams in the development management and execution of the clinical development plan evidence generation strategy scientific narrative and KOL engagement strategy. The Senior or Executive Director GI Medical Strategy will serve as a GI cancers subject matter expert and key thought partner both internally and externally and will have individual responsibilityforgrowing and developing the medical affairs function within GI cancers at the company.
Note that this position can be hybrid in San Diego CA or South San Francisco CA or fully remote anywhere in the United States.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Strategic and tactical leadforGI cancers in Medical Affairs. Coordinates across all Medical Affairs R&D and other functions by developing andmaintainingstrategic plans and budgets.
- Partners across internal stakeholders in the development of the GI cancers overall medical strategy clinical development plan evidence generation strategy scientific narrative and KOL engagement strategy.
- Collaborates and drives GI cancers tactical planning. Manages execution of Medical Affairs activities including publication development insight generation initiatives medical communications evidence generation training andearly access.
- Serves as a subject matter expert in gastrointestinal oncology with an emphasis on precision therapeutics in pancreas cancer. Assimilates emerging information into existing disease state and competitive context.
- Develops and manages strategic relationships with GI oncology thought leaders.
- Facilitatesrelationships with external societies advocacy groups and alliance partner engagements.
- Leads Medical Affairs GI oncology research studies including phase 4 company sponsored research registries investigator sponsored research collaborative trials meta-analyses and retrospective studies. Provides scientificexpertiseon study design rationale and alignment to strategy.
- Perform all duties in keeping with the Companys core values policiesand all applicable regulations.
Required Education and Experience:
- Advanced degree (MD PhD PharmD) in a medical or science specialtypreferredsignificant experiencein the medical field may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree
- 8 years of related experience at a pharmaceutical company in medical affairs or clinical development role
- Significant understanding and experience in GI cancers; including evolving disease treatment and thought leader landscapes
- Strong scientific acumento communicate with key internal and external stakeholders.
- Firm understanding of the strategy and processes that are involved in both the non-clinical and clinical aspects of drug development
- Strong andtimelycommunication skills both oral and written and capability to build trust and respectofpartners
- Leads with influence vision and positive intent; culture builder
- Agility and flexibility in working across diverse therapeutic areas in a fast-paced growth stage biotech company
- Proventrack recordoftimelydecision making prioritization andasolution-oriented mindset in successfully addressing objectives
- Demonstrated ability to achieve high-performancegoals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment; a collaborative team player with a can-do attitude and the ability toidentifyand implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Experience managing budgets and vendor partnerships
- Demonstrated understanding oflegaland compliance environment of pharmaceutical industry.
- Strong learning orientation curiosity andcommitment toscience and patients
- 20-35%domesticand international travelrequiredto attend key internal and external professional meetings
The anticipated salary range for this position is $270000 to $325000 for a non-MD. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job type and length of experience within the industry education etcetera. In addition to base salary the hired applicant will be eligible to receive an annual bonus and an equity grant at hire and annually in the form of the option to purchase stock in the future for a specified price.
Along with our casual collaborative and fun work and the chance to make your mark in our mission to erase cancer Erasca offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes: Paid Time Off Holiday and Sick Leave Medical Dental and Vision Plans Short- and Long-Term Disability Basic and Voluntary Life/AD&D Coverage Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA HSA and Commute) Critical Illness and Accident Coverage Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program 401(k) Plan with Erasca contribution and the opportunity to participate in an Employee Stock Purchase Program.
Erasca Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or other employment practices for reasons of sex race religion national origin ancestry physical or mental disability protected medical condition genetic information marital status registered domestic partner status age sexual orientation military and veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local law or ordinance or regulation.
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
Erasca is a clinical-stage precision oncology company driven by a bold mission—to erase cancer. We are on a journey to shut down one of cancer’s most commonly mutated signaling cascades, the RAS/MAPK pathway, which affects approximately 5.5 million lives each year worldwide. Our promi ... View more