Senior Global Director Medical Affairs (GDMA) - Genitourinary Malignancies

Role Summary

The Global Senior Director Medical Affairs (GDMA) is a subject matter expert responsible for driving the execution of the Global Medical and Scientific Affairs (GMSA) portion for assigned Therapeutic Areas (TA) as part of the Global Value & Implementation (V&I) Plans. They serve as a highly specialized SME, influencing decisions, and focusing on the US while supporting the Rest of the World (ROW). The GDMA may also serve as a V&I Lead for their disease/asset area, carrying additional aligned responsibilities. They work as part of a high‑performing, results‑driven team focused on executional excellence.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of the annual V&I plan with medical affairs colleagues from key countries and regions, primarily focusing on the US.
• Act as the SME and connector across assigned therapeutic areas, translating global scientific platforms into actionable Medical Value Narratives (MVNs) and engaging with country‑level stakeholders.
• Serve as the medical representative within Product Development sub‑teams, leveraging the GMSA vision to drive strategic planning, outcome delivery, and tactical execution.
• Collaborate closely with V&I Outcomes Research, Policy, Commercial, and Market Access teams to identify and address opportunities and barriers in key countries.
• Partner with Big Country Markets (US, China, Japan) to bridge global strategy with local execution, ensuring country‑specific insights inform global V&I plans.
• Consolidate actionable medical insights from countries and regions.
• Engage with an international network of scientific leaders and stakeholders about the company’s emerging science, building internal and external partnerships.
• Organize global expert input events, advisory boards, and expert forums to answer questions about new medicines or vaccines.
• Collaborate with Global Human Health executives to inform the GMSA portion of V&I plans, independently leading their execution.
• Organize global symposia and educational meetings.
• Support key countries with local data generation study concepts and protocols.
• Review Investigator‑Initiated Study proposals from key countries before headquarters submission, and serve on TA‑specific MISP review panels.
• Manage programs (patient support, educational, risk management) to support appropriate and safe utilization of company medicines or vaccines.
• Champion ways of working, emphasizing innovation, medical modernization, and patient impact.
• Manage assigned budget with strong financial stewardship, ensuring delivery within a 3% variance and making informed budget decisions throughout the year.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• M.D., Ph.D. or Pharm.D. (M.D. preferred) with recognized medical expertise.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in country/region medical affairs or clinical development.
• Strong prioritization and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with partners across divisions in a matrix environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, written and oral communication skills.
• Results‑oriented project management skills.

• At least 3 years regional medical affairs experience (e.g., Regional Director Medical Affairs) in GU cancers with a proven track record of contributing to medical affairs strategies.
• Customer expertise, especially of scientific leadership and other key stakeholders (payers, public groups, government officials, medical professional organizations) in the assigned therapeutic area.

Required Skills

• Bladder Cancer
• Clinical Development
• Decision Making
• Genitourinary
• Medical Affairs
• Medical Knowledge
• Oncology
• Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs
• Prostate Cancer
• Scientific Communications
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Strategic Planning

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental, vision health care and other insurance benefits for employees and families; retirement benefits including 401(k); paid holidays; vacation and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at

Salary range for this role is $210,400.00 – $331,100.00. Successful candidates may be eligible for an annual bonus and long‑term incentive if applicable.

Job Details

• US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: The company is committed to inclusion and will provide accommodations during the hiring process as needed.
• Employee Status: Regular
• Relocation: No relocation
• Visa Sponsorship: Yes
• Travel Requirements: 25%
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid

EEO Statement

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We comply with all affirmative action requirements and provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities.