Medical Director – Oncology Innovation & Pipeline Strategy

Meet Life Sciences; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative global biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Medical Director to lead oncology strategy. This pivotal role involves evaluating mid-to-late stage assets and ensuring pre-launch readiness. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, conduct scientific analyses, and present insights to leadership. The position offers high visibility and ownership of impactful strategy work within a mission-driven environment. With a competitive compensation package and a hybrid working model, this opportunity is perfect for a confident communicator passionate about oncology and strategic development.

Benefits

Performance-based incentives

Company car allowance

Comprehensive benefits

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• PhD preferred; MD acceptable for the Medical Director role.
• Strong experience in Medical Affairs with a focus on pre-launch activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead evaluations of oncology assets and create Target Product Profiles.
• Collaborate across R&D, Medical Affairs, and Commercial teams.

Skills

Medical Affairs

Oncology Expertise

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Scientific Analysis

Stakeholder Communication

Education

PhD

MD

Job description

Medical Director – Oncology Innovation & Pipeline Strategy

Location: Paddington, London

Industry: Specialty Biopharmaceuticals

Therapeutic Area: Oncology – Solid & Liquid Tumours

Full-Time | Permanent | Hybrid (60% Onsite)

We are working closely with a global biopharmaceutical company to recruit a Medical Director within their oncology strategy group. This role supports the evaluation of mid-to-late stage external assets and contributes to the advancement of their therapeutic area strategy, with a specific focus on pre-launch readiness and Medical Affairs integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the medical/scientific referent in evaluations of oncology assets across the pipeline
• Lead the creation of Target Product Profiles (TPPs) and contribute to asset due diligence
• Collaborate cross-functionally across R&D, Innovation, Medical Affairs, and Commercial
• Conduct deep scientific analysis and disease area landscaping
• Support early commercialisation strategy and Medical Affairs planning
• Present findings and strategic insights to internal leadership and deal boards

Candidate Profile

• PhD preferred; MD acceptable
• Strong Medical Affairs experience with a focus on pre-launch activities
• Expertise in oncology – both solid and liquid tumour backgrounds welcomed
• Track record of delivering in cross-functional, strategic roles
• Experience with external asset evaluation or BD is a plus
• Confident communicator with senior stakeholder presentation skills

What You Can Expect

• High visibility within a mission-driven global biopharmaceutical organisation
• Ownership of impactful strategy work across the oncology pipeline
• Weekly collaboration with senior leadership and a purpose-led, agile team environment
• A competitive UK compensation package including performance-based incentives, a company car allowance, and comprehensive benefits
• Hybrid working model with 60% onsite presence in the London Paddington office

Interested in learning more?

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion about this opportunity in London.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider, Research, and Business Development

Industries

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research