Medical Director

Scorpion Therapeutics; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Medical Science Director in Oncology to lead scientific expertise and support for oncology products. This pivotal role involves responding to medical inquiries, collaborating with clinical operations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in oncology, strong communication skills, and a proven track record in medical affairs. Join a dynamic team dedicated to advancing cancer treatments and making a significant impact in the medical community. This is an exciting opportunity to shape product strategies and engage with key opinion leaders in the field.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in the clinical, pharmacy, or biotech industry focusing on oncology.
• Strong clinical background in oncology and medical communications.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical expertise in oncology to support internal teams and stakeholders.
• Respond to medical information requests with accurate and timely information.

Skills

Executive presence

Ability to manage changes in business priorities

Excellent written communication skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication skills

Knowledge of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements

Project management skills

Leadership skills

Experience with clinical development

Established relationships with KOLs

Education

PharmD

Tools

MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

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Job Description

Description:

The Medical Science Director Oncology will serve as an internal scientific expert supporting Oncology, Biosimilars, Branded Oncology and GRx Injectable products. This role has responsibility for responding to Medical Information Requests, clinical support for the field sales teams, clinical support for customers and the product development strategy. This position will report to the VP- Medical Affairs.

Essential Functions:

• Provide clinical and scientific expertise in oncology to support internal teams, healthcare professionals (HCPs), and stakeholders.
• Respond to medical information requests from healthcare providers, external partners, and internal departments with accurate, balanced, and timely information.
• Lead and participate in advisory boards, KOL engagements, and scientific exchange to gather and provide insights for product development and medical strategy.
• Collaborate with Clinical Operations to provide medical oversight and support for clinical trials including investigator-initiated studies.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (R&D, clinical development, regulatory affairs, commercial) to ensure medical insights are integrated into company strategies and product life cycle management.
• Develop and deliver high-quality scientific presentations and materials for both internal and external audiences, including HCPs and key opinion leaders (KOLs).
• Ensure that all medical communication, promotional material reviews, and activities comply with regulatory requirements, company policies, and ethical standards.
• Provide ongoing medical and scientific training to internal teams, including sales and medical affairs, to ensure a deep understanding of oncology products and disease states.

Qualifications

Education:

• PharmD - Required

Experience:

• 7 years or more in Experience in the clinical, pharmacy, pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry specifically in the oncology therapeutic area.
• 5 years or more in Strong clinical background in oncology, with a deep understanding of cancer treatments, therapeutics and clinical practice - Required.
• 5 years or more in Proven experience in medical communications, including responding to medical information requests and delivering scientific content.

Skills:

• Executive presence and ability to manage changes in business priorities. - Advanced
• Able to work well under pressure and in appreciation of pre-defined and often aggressive timelines. - Advanced
• Excellent written, organizational and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information to both scientific and non-scientific audiences. - Advanced
• Computer literate with MS Office products including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. - Advanced
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, etc.) and industry guidelines. - Advanced
• Strong organizational, project management, and leadership skills. - Advanced
• Experience working closely with clinical development and medical affairs teams. - Advanced
• Established relationships with KOLs and key stakeholders in the medical community - Advanced
• Previous experience in regulatory submissions or product launch activities - Advanced

About Us

Amneal is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, liability for service in the U.S. Armed Forces or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.