Director, Medical Affairs Strategy

Summary

Join Nuvalent, a leading biotechnology company focused on developing cancer treatments, as an Associate Director of Medical Strategy. Reporting to the Senior Director of Medical Affairs, you will play a key role in developing and executing medical affairs strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include supporting the creation and implementation of annual strategic and tactical plans, managing medical affairs activities (advisory boards, symposia, etc.), contributing to promotional and medical material review, and supporting the investigator-sponsored research program. You will also partner with clinical development and commercial teams to integrate healthcare provider insights and ensure strategic alignment. This role requires a strong understanding of oncology, proven experience in medical affairs, and excellent communication and project management skills. The ideal candidate will possess a doctoral-level degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent) and significant experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across matrixed, cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with attention to timelines and detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; build trust and foster relationships internally and externally
• Able to work independently, take initiative, and adapt quickly to evolving priorities
• Recognized leader who exhibits effective communication, emotional intelligence, and influencing skills, within a matrix operating environment
• Demonstration of strategic thinking and high-level planning while also balancing the ability to manage and execute operational details
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects with competing priorities
• Advanced, medical/scientific doctoral-level degree required: PharmD, PhD, MD (or equivalent)
• Experience contributing to medical strategy with strong operational and executional skills
• Prior experience supporting advisory boards, PRC/MRC, and ISR programs
• Experience collaborating across Clinical and Commercial functions
• Strong project management and scientific communication skills
• Up to 25% domestic travel

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of annual Medical Affairs strategic and tactical plans
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Clinical, Commercial, Regulatory, and Field Medical to ensure alignment with scientific and business objectives
• Operationalize and manage Medical Affairs activities such as advisory boards, symposia, scientific congress planning, and educational initiatives
• Serve as a key Medical Affairs contributor on the Promotional Review Committee (PRC) and Medical Review Committee (MRC) to ensure scientific accuracy, compliance, and alignment with medical strategy
• Support the planning and implementation of the Investigator-Sponsored Research (ISR) program, including proposal review, coordination of internal evaluations, and communication with investigators
• Partner with Clinical Development to integrate healthcare provider insights and support the design and execution of clinical trials
• Collaborate with Commercial colleagues on compliant alignment of strategy and assist with development of promotional materials including slide decks, FAQs, and internal training content
• Help develop and maintain internal Medical Affairs processes, SOPs, and guidance documents
• Gather, synthesize, and share scientific and clinical insights from KOL interactions, advisory boards, and scientific conferences
• Assist in vendor oversight and budget management for assigned initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 + years of experience in the pharmaceutical biotech or other relevant industries, including 3+ years in Medical Affairs is preferred
• Oncology experience required; solid tumor experience strongly preferred