Medical Director, Medical Affairs

Looking for a chance to make a meaningful difference in the oncology space? Taiho Oncology is on a mission: to improve the lives of patients with cancer, their families, and caregivers. Our “People first” approach means we also highly value our employees, who work relentlessly to help execute our mission. Taiho’s success is founded on ensuring we always act with accountability, collaboration, and trust. By following these guiding principles, we earn and maintain the confidence of patients, the global healthcare community, collaborators and partners, and each other. Together, we are working on cutting-edge science and growing our portfolio and pipeline across a range of tumor types to address the ongoing and evolving needs of patients. Advanced technology, a world-class clinical development organization, and state-of-the-art facilities: these and other resources empower us to innovate and touch the lives of more and more patients. It’s our work, our passion, and our legacy. We invite you to join us.

Hybrid: 3-days per week on-site

Employee Value Proposition:

​​​ This position provides an opportunity to build and implement the Medical Launch readiness plan for early pipeline products. ​​

Position Summary:

​​​ The Medical Director, MA, must have strategic and scientific expertise, with an ability to sift thru specific clinical and disease state data. This individual has in depth understanding of pharmaceutical industry with strong business acumen and medical affairs launch experience to continually monitor changing market dynamics, market access and health care systems evolutions, metrics/insights that can impact the business side of the science. The Medical Director, MA must develop and implement launch readiness plan for assigned products. Ensure alignment and timely communications with internal matrix teams and external communications and exchange with key scientific leaders. Develop and refine tactics as needed, provide input into development and commercial plans. Requires a strong commitment to achieving corporate objectives while maintaining the highest ethical, regulatory, scientific standards and meaningful differentiation for medical practice adoption.​​

Performance Objectives:

• ​​ Lead the development of the Integrated Medical Affairs Plan (iMAP) and execute on medical affairs tactics that are aligned with the overall product development and Launch strategy.
• ​Provide active contributions into Target Product Profile (TPP), assessments of Patient Reported Outcomes (PROs) and Study Designs / End points.
• Strategically work cross functionally, partnering with other key functions at Taiho such as: Clinical Development, Commercial, HEOR, Market Access and Regulatory Affairs, Patient Advocacy, TOE, TPC and global teams to ensure as needed alignment and inputs.
• Develop Real world Evidence generation capability for building additional evidence for regulatory submission and post Launch assessments.
• Review investigator-sponsored study (IIST) proposals, Real world study protocols and collaborative research grants.
• Develop and facilitate MFT training Provide medical input and product expertise to develop Medical Communications, content and publication plan.
• Deliver scientific presentations to diverse audiences (e.g., physicians, pharmacists, marketing/medical agencies, and other key stakeholders) in investigator meetings, advisory and/or consulting settings.
• Partner with global thought leaders to provide insights on current focused early therapeutic areas unmet needs, gaps and questions from R&D colleagues.​

Education/Certification Requirements:

• ​​ MD is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• ​​ Therapeutic Areas (TAs)- scientific training and experience in Oncology/Immunology required.
• A strong track record of success working in Medical Affairs, with at least 5 years of pharmaceutical industry experience in both HQ and field roles preferred.
• ​Strong sense of accountability, communication and presentation skills.
• ​Capability to work in a smaller and flatter organizational structure providing many diverse responsibilities, high visibility and access to Sr. Management.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Proven track record of developing internal relationships and working effectively with cross-functional partners in a highly matrixed environment.
• A successful track record of developing project strategies and executing project details.
• Demonstrated ability in driving results to a positive outcome.
• Ability to engage in positive dialogues, influence outcomes and resolve conflicts in a constructive manner​.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $271,150 - $319,000 annually. This pay range is based on the market range for positions of this type. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including annual bonus/incentive comp plans, potential long term incentive plan, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate/employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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