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Medical Director - Oncology Innovation & Pipeline Strategy

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Medical Director for Oncology Innovation & Pipeline Strategy. This pivotal role involves evaluating mid-to-late stage oncology assets, contributing to pre-launch readiness, and integrating Medical Affairs strategies. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, present insights to leadership, and own impactful strategy work in a mission-driven global biopharmaceutical organization. If you have a PhD or MD and a strong background in oncology with Medical Affairs experience, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in the oncology pipeline while enjoying a competitive compensation package and hybrid working model.

Benefits

Performance-based incentives
Company car allowance
Comprehensive benefits
Hybrid working model

Qualifications

  • PhD or MD with strong Medical Affairs experience in oncology.
  • Proven track record in strategic roles and stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate oncology assets and lead Target Product Profiles creation.
  • Collaborate across R&D, Medical Affairs, and Commercial teams.

Skills

Medical Affairs
Oncology expertise
Cross-functional collaboration
Stakeholder communication

Education

PhD
MD

Job description

Job Description

Medical Director – Oncology Innovation & Pipeline Strategy

Location: Paddington, London

Industry: Specialty Biopharmaceuticals

Therapeutic Area: Oncology – Solid & Liquid Tumours

Full-Time | Permanent | Hybrid (60% Onsite)

We are working closely with a global biopharmaceutical company to recruit a Medical Director within their oncology strategy group. This role supports the evaluation of mid-to-late stage external assets and contributes to the advancement of their therapeutic area strategy, with a specific focus on pre-launch readiness and Medical Affairs integration.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the medical/scientific referent in evaluations of oncology assets across the pipeline
  • Lead the creation of Target Product Profiles (TPPs) and contribute to asset due diligence
  • Collaborate cross-functionally across R&D, Innovation, Medical Affairs, and Commercial
  • Conduct deep scientific analysis and disease area landscaping
  • Support early commercialisation strategy and Medical Affairs planning
  • Present findings and strategic insights to internal leadership and deal boards

Candidate Profile

  • PhD ; MD acceptable
  • Strong Medical Affairs experience with a focus on pre-launch activities
  • Expertise in oncology – both solid and liquid tumour backgrounds welcomed
  • Track record of delivering in cross-functional, strategic roles
  • Experience with external asset evaluation or BD is a plus
  • Confident communicator with senior stakeholder presentation skills

What You Can Expect

  • High visibility within a mission-driven global biopharmaceutical organisation
  • Ownership of impactful strategy work across the oncology pipeline
  • Weekly collaboration with senior leadership and a purpose-led, agile team environment
  • A competitive UK compensation package including performance-based incentives, a company car allowance, and comprehensive benefits
  • Hybrid working model with 60% onsite presence in the London Paddington office

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