Global Medical Director, Oncology
About the role
Position Summary
You will lead global medical activities for oncology assets and work closely with research, commercial, clinical operations, and local medical teams. You will shape evidence generation, guide external scientific engagement, and help translate clinical insights into patient impact. We value collaboration, clear scientific judgement, practical leadership, and a focus on improving patient outcomes. This role offers growth, meaningful impact, and the chance to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
Responsibilities This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:
- Lead development and delivery of the global medical affairs plan and the integrated evidence plan for oncology assets.
- Drive above-country medical activities such as advisory boards, congress strategy, symposia, and scientific education.
- Own scientific engagement with external experts, patients, payers and regulators to gather insights and shape strategy.
- Partner with research and development to design and prioritize global and supportive clinical studies, including review of investigator-initiated proposals.
- Support brand and launch planning by providing medical input to local operating companies and commercial teams.
- Provide medical governance and review scientific materials to ensure accuracy, compliance and clear communication.
Why You?
We are seeking people who bring scientific credibility, practical leadership and a collaborative mindset. You will join a global team and have a direct line of influence on evidence generation and medical strategy for oncology. The role is based in the United States and is hybrid, with a mix of remote and on-site work expected. Travel will be required to meet with colleagues, partners and external experts.
Basic Qualification We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:
- MD, PharmD, or PhD with relevant clinical or scientific experience in oncology.
- 5+ years' experience in medical affairs, clinical development, or related roles in oncology.
- Demonstrated experience leading global medical strategies and evidence generation plans.
- Strong understanding of clinical trial design and operational experience with global studies.
- Experience engaging external experts, advisory boards, and congress planning.
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English and proven ability to present complex data clearly.
Preferred Qualification If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
- Deep disease knowledge in prostate or lung oncology.
- Experience with expanded access programs or post-approval study requirements.
- Prior experience working across time zones and in a matrix global organization.
- Familiarity with promotional review processes and medical governance standards.
- Track record of publications, abstracts or congress leadership.
- Experience mentoring and developing early-career medical colleagues.
How to Apply
We would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a short cover letter that explains why this role matters to you and how you would contribute. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process to support inclusion, tell us and we will work with you.
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Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
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