Executive Director, Medical Affairs Strategy

Summary

Join Kura Oncology, a leading biotech company focused on precision medicine for cancer treatment, as an Executive Director of Medical Strategy. This pivotal role involves developing and executing the medical affairs strategy for ziftomenib, a novel drug candidate, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and building strong relationships with key opinion leaders. You will be responsible for launch readiness and execution, evidence generation, and medical education initiatives. The ideal candidate possesses a strong hematology-oncology background, extensive medical strategy experience, and proven success in launching new assets in the US market. This high-visibility position offers the opportunity to significantly impact cancer treatment and work with senior leadership. Kura Oncology offers a competitive compensation package and a supportive work environment.

Requirements

• Masters or Advanced (i.e. MD, PharmD, PhD) degree in a life-sciences discipline plus 12+ years progressive experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, including 7+ years of medical strategy experience(s); Advanced degree preferred
• Hematologic oncology or solid tumors experience required
• Demonstrated track record of successfully developing and implementing impactful US medical plans in alignment with overarching asset or brand plans
• Experience working and influencing in a matrix environment with other functional groups (e.g. Regulatory, Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Commercial) and as part of intercompany partnerships where swiftly driving toward a decision and good working relationships are important
• Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent planning, organization, and project management skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the ziftomenib integrated medical affairs strategy and plan in AML in collaboration and alignment with the brand planning team
• Accountable/responsible for creating and executing on the medical affairs launch readiness and launch plans in close partnership with other commercial team members (ie Marketing, Market Access, Sales, Insights and Analytics)
• Serve as the medical affairs lead in developing the ziftomenib evidence generation strategy in close partnership with cross-functional partners
• Drive the planning and execution of KOL and community HCP focused advisory boards, inclusive of launch advisory committee oversight, while developing impactful relationships with these external stakeholders
• Collaborate with the field medical (ie MSL) leadership to ensure medical strategy is pulled through in medical insights gathering or other field educational initiatives (ie territorial plan implementation)
• Partner with the medical affairs team and provide input into the development and refinement of the ziftomenib IST, medical education, and publications strategy
• Co-develop and oversee scientific content development while supporting competitive intelligence gathering and dissemination at US oncology congresses
• Collaborate with ziftomenib co-development and co-commercialization partner to obtain medical input and coordination of medical activities
• Serve as a disease state and asset-specific expert in providing training and education to internal teams, including the field medical and field commercial teams
• Selectively build a fit for purpose medical strategy support team, as needed
• Support medical strategy for life cycle management and pipeline programs as required

Preferred Qualifications

Launch experience within hematologic oncology or solid tumors in the US market strongly preferred

Benefits

• Career advancement/ development opportunities
• Competitive comp package
• Bonus
• 401K + Employer contributions
• Generous stock options
• ESPP Plan
• 20 days of PTO to start
• 18 Holidays (Including Summer & Winter Break)
• Generous Benefits Package with a variety of plans available with a substantial employer match
• Paid Paternity/Maternity Leave
• In-Office Catered lunches
• Home Office Setup
• Lifestyle Spending Stipend
• Commuter Stipend (Boston Office)
• Regular employee social activities, including happy hours, monthly birthday celebrations, Kura Koffee Talks, and much more!