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Medical Lead, Breast Cancer

Location Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States Job ID R-246258 Date posted 17/02/2026

TheUS OncologyMedical Leadis a key role within the US Oncology Medical Affairs(USMA)organizationreporting directly into theGroup Medical Lead.The Medical Leadisaccountable forsupporting the development of theMedicalstrategy and initiativesforspecificindicationswithinbreast cancer. The Medical Leadproactively engageswithinternal and external leaders and will serve as a medical expert.

With astrong commercial aptitude and/or experience in product launch, including proven ability to translate and appropriately align commercial and scientific goals and objectivestheincumbentwilldevelop peer relationships with external scientific experts in Oncology/rare disease therapeutic areaand key internal partners across the Commercial Organization, R&D and Global Medical Affairs.

The incumbentis responsible forthe development, alignment and execution of the organization's strategy andobjectivesacross Medical Affairs’ functionalwithin a matrix reporting operating model.

Typical Accountabilities

  • Accountable fordevelopingthe disease area medical strategy and overseeing thecreation and delivery of the medical plan

  • Develop theiMAPand respective financial requirements to execute individual asset ortumorarea plans

  • Establish theMedical Plan forLaunch Readiness Reviews (LRR)aligned withtheBrandLead

  • Support development of the strategy and ensure the delivery of aligned uponEvidence & Generation (EvGen)Plan

  • Collaborate with HEOR to deliver RWE (Real World Evidence) Projects across asset andtumorareas

  • Provideadditionaltraining to enhanceFieldMedicalteam scientific acumen in collaboration withGlobalMedical and implement the aligned uponField engagementstrategic priorities in collaboration with Field Directorsas needed

  • Represent USMA within the Global Medical Team (GMT) and Product LabelTeam (PLT) as needed

  • Execute onall MALT(Medical Affairs Leadership Team)directivesas requested

  • Sits onPromotional Materials Review Team(PMRT)to independently review assets & other content input on the future original labelsand consults oncore piecesas needed

  • Support execution of speaker trainings as needed

  • Gather and provide input on scientific narrative with regional view/input from cross-functional medical memberswhere needed

  • SupporttheExternally SponsoredResearch (ESR)concept & protocolreview. Ensure awareness of study progress in collaboration with ESR managerand lead ESR portfolio updates

  • Leads the Core Medical Team (CMT)andrepresents USMA in other cross functional forums as needed

  • LeadtheAdvisory Board(AB)Strategy, planning,andexecution (content development and active participation at AB)as needed

  • Support theMedicalbudget planning process by developingfinancial requirementsneeded toexecutetheMedicalplan

  • Develop External Scientific Experts (ESE)engagement strategy in collaboration withField leadershipas needed

  • Represent the CMT recommended evidence to communicate to GMA and defining the ESE priorities for engagement at a congress levelas needed

  • Review,commentand approve publications asappropriateasneeded 

  • Leadjointalliance collaboration bytumortype

 Qualifications, Skills and Experience  

Essential:

  • Advanced Medical/Scientific Degree

  • Extensive experience of Medical Affairs function within a pharmaceutical industry

  • 3+years’ experiencewith 1-3years in HQ Medical Affairs role, Oncology TA experience strongly preferred

  • Extensive experience in relationship and stakeholder management (3Ps:Payer, Provider and Patients)

  • Effective matrix leadership experience

  • Experience working at the medical marketing interface

  • Experience in Evidence generation planning and clinical trial design

  • Fluency in spoken and written English

  • A track recordof building andmaintaininga deep continued connection to medical practice/healthcare delivery

  • Collaborative/matrix management skills with a focus on leading diverse groups (e.g., cultural, geographical,functional) to achieve excellent results in shared goals

  • Strong communicationskills with the ability to distil complexity down to what matters to our stakeholders

  • Strong Financial/Budget Management and Project Management skills

  • Strong business acumen

Desirable:

  • Doctorate degree, PharmD (MD or equivalent) with Oncology specialization or PhD in Sciences preferred

  • Extensive knowledge of the latest technical, regulatory, policy and patient–centric developments

  • Experience delivering country medical affairs plans

  • Board Certification,experience/certificationin oncology

  • Experience developing and/or launching a new pharmaceutical product

  • Experience in managing medical teams

  • Global experience within the pharmaceutical industry

  • Working knowledge of FDA requirements

  • Experience working in US market

  • Knowledge of relevant Professional Societies and Scientific Medical Experts.

  • Experience with pharmaceutical drug development and Medical/Scientific Affairs

  • Familiarity with OPDP, PhRMA code, and key regulations in the pharmaceutical industry

  • Experience of managing end to endMedicalaffairs accountabilities for multiple indications within a disease area 

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $193,200- $289,900. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an 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 pay (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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Date Posted

18-Feb-2026

Closing Date

03-Mar-2026

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