Senior Global Medical Advisor - Oncology

Accountabilities:

You will lead global medical strategy and contribute to evidence generation, scientific engagement, and cross-functional asset development, ensuring that medical initiatives support patient outcomes and long-term product success.

Develop and lead the global Medical Affairs strategy for assigned oncology compounds, indications, and portfolios throughout the entire asset life cycle.

Shape medically sound commercialization strategies from early development through launch and post-launch activities.

Develop the global medical narrative to guide evidence generation, scientific positioning, and communication strategies.

Lead strategic Medical Affairs initiatives, including publication planning, data dissemination, and the development of medical communication content.

Oversee the creation and execution of medical activities and collaborate with Medical Communications teams to ensure scientific accuracy and consistency.

Plan and supervise studies included in the Integrated Asset Evidence Plan, ensuring alignment with broader development and medical objectives.

Develop global medical communication strategies and guide their implementation across regional and local markets.

Advise regional and country teams on medical initiatives, tactical planning, and resource requirements, including preparation beginning three to five years before launch.

Represent regional and local market perspectives in global strategy development, ensuring that feedback from priority markets is considered.

Identify and engage external scientific experts, organize advisory boards and consultancy meetings, and coordinate patient engagement initiatives with relevant internal teams.

Represent the organization at international scientific advisory boards, expert panels, roundtables, and scientific society meetings.

Monitor the competitive landscape from a medical perspective, identifying emerging innovations, alternative treatments, and potential market disruptions.

Lead competitive scenario planning and simulation exercises to assess strategic positioning and anticipate competitor communication approaches.

Collaborate with Market Access and Health Economics and Outcomes Research teams to establish the pharmacoeconomic value of oncology assets, support payer engagement, and develop integrated healthcare solutions.

Contribute to patient access initiatives, including programs that may provide early treatment access to patients with limited therapeutic options.

Engage Key External Experts to gather scientific insights and incorporate stakeholder perspectives into asset development and global brand strategies.

Ensure that evidence generation addresses identified medical needs, selecting appropriate approaches such as randomized clinical trials, real-world evidence, and market research.

Bring patient, caregiver, and healthcare professional insights into asset teams to inform development priorities, validate target product profiles, and improve clinical trial protocols.

Lead strategies to establish clinical benefits and risks beyond initial clinical development, including investigator-initiated studies, external collaboration research, Phase IV trials, compassionate-use programs, and non-interventional studies.

When assigned as Evidence Lead, define and oversee the integrated evidence generation strategy, coordinate the contributions of medical functions, and guide the relevant clinical development strategy.

Work closely with global internal stakeholders across Marketing, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Drug Safety, Epidemiology and Real-World Evidence, Patient Advocacy, Legal, Communications, Digital, and other relevant functions.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is an experienced medical or life sciences professional with substantial pharmaceutical industry expertise, a strong oncology background, and the scientific leadership skills needed to influence complex global programs.

Advanced degree in Medicine or Life Sciences; a PhD is required or preferred as specified for the relevant professional background.

At least 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in Medical Affairs and/or Clinical Development, supported by strong therapeutic-area expertise and commercial awareness.

Broad understanding of all phases of drug development and the ability to connect early development, evidence generation, and commercialization priorities.

Relevant market experience and a proven ability to engage external stakeholders at global, regional, or local levels.

For early Medical Affairs roles, prior exposure to the activities involved in successfully developing and launching assets and brands.

For early Medical Affairs positions, a demonstrated track record of contributing to product launch activities within the medical function.

Strong scientific and medical leadership, with experience driving high-priority initiatives across global matrix teams and external partnerships.

Ability to build trusted relationships with senior external experts, international scientific societies, and other influential stakeholders.

Proven ability to understand patient and healthcare professional needs and translate insights into organizational and development strategies.

Successful experience planning, conducting, and publishing basic science and/or clinical research, as well as working with epidemiology and real-world evidence.

Excellent communication, influencing, presentation, training, and facilitation skills.

Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, including the ability to work effectively in virtual teams and influence stakeholders across a matrix organization.

Experience managing complex projects and programs, with the ability to demonstrate resilience, sound judgment, and composure under pressure.

Strong leadership capabilities, situational responsiveness, and the ability to navigate ambiguity.

Full professional command of English.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.

Must be willing to complete a drug test and post-offer physical examination, if required.

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Benefits:

Opportunity to contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of innovative treatments for patients.

International collaboration and exposure to global teams and stakeholders.

Meaningful work with opportunities to influence medical strategy, scientific development, and patient outcomes.

Competitive compensation and benefits programs.

Supportive working environment focused on employee well-being, work-life balance, professional development, and collaboration.