Medical Strategy Lead, Oncology (Home-Based)

IQVIA; United States; Remote; USD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a Medical Director for the Hematology-Oncology Center of Excellence to provide strategic medical and scientific input across the development lifecycle, from early engagement with potential customers to proposal development and client discussions.

This role requires leading cross-functional collaboration, keeping abreast of literature, and guiding project teams with clinical insights to support development plans, governance, and bid defenses.

Qualifications

• Oncologist (MD) with training in hematology-oncology; solid tumor experience is a plus.
• Minimum of five to seven years of prior relevant experience.
• Practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects and tactics within research and development.
• At least 3 years of experience outside of the training period with the biopharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities

• Work independently under the supervision of the Hematology-Oncology Center of Excellence Head and COE Leadership team.
• Provide scientific and clinical advice to internal stakeholders developing proposals, including protocol design and clinical development plans.
• Maintain awareness of latest literature in hematology and oncology.
• Participate in client meetings, proposal discussions and bid defense meetings to support company goals.
• Provide coaching and preparation of project teams to align executional strategy with medical understanding.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across the organization (Business Development, Operations, etc.).
• Act as internal and external consultant throughout the R&D lifecycle to guide project teams.

Skills

Oncologist MD

Hematology-Oncology

Experience 5-7 years

Biopharma industry experience 3+ years

Project leadership

Education

MD in Oncology

Hematology training

Job description

Job Overview

The Medical Director for the Hematology-Oncology Center of Excellence provides strategic medical and scientific subject matter input to the company in this therapeutic area informed by their training, experience and expertise. The activity of the medical director includes but is not necessarily limited to early engagement with potential customers, proposal development in response to RFPs, participation in client proposal bid-defense meetings, support at scientific conferences, participation in thought leadership activities, contribution as needed to the formulation of clinical development plans, providing medical director and subject matter expertise as a consultant throughout the research and development lifecycle and the duration of clinical trials, and engagement with colleagues as an internal reference SME for hematology-oncology. Greater independence is expected to be demonstrated over time for medical director activities under the supervision of the therapeutic area head and leadership team.

Essential Functions

• Work independently under the supervision (direct or indirect) of the Hematology-Oncology Center of Excellence Head and COE Leadership team.
• Provide scientific and clinical advice to internal stakeholders developing proposals, including but not limited to: protocol design/ clinical development plan, insights on mechanism of action of the investigational product, mining data to address important clinical questions relevant to the study, reviewing protocol for scientific/regulatory soundness and feasibility, identification of target site and principle investigator profiles, anticipated patient recruitment, standards of care and competitive landscape.
• Maintain awareness of latest literature to keep abreast of scientific progress in hematology and oncology.
• Participate as needed in the preparation for and conduct of client meetings, such as early engagement, proposal discussion and bid defense meetings, post-award transition and governance meetings, and any other engagements necessary to support the goals and objectives of the company.
• Provide advice, coaching, and preparation of project teams to align executional strategy to medical understanding and considerations.
• Collaborate as appropriate with key stakeholders and leaders in the organization, e.g., Business Development, Operations, Commercial Consulting Services, Real World Services, and other medical strategy leads across the Centres of Excellence
• Act as an internal and external consultant throughout the research and development life cycle and the duration of clinical trials to provide scientific knowledge and clinical expertise to guide project teams
• Providing scientific knowledge and clinical expertise to guide sponsors in clinical development.

Qualifications

• Oncologist (MD) with training in the relevant therapeutic area . Hematology training or expertise in addition to solid tumor experience is considered a plus.
• Typically requires a minimum of five to seven years of prior relevant experience.
• Practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects and tactics within research and development.
• Will have had a minimum of 3 years of experience outside of the training period with the biopharmaceutical industry either directly or indirectly.

Professional Skills

• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, including good command of English language (both written and spoken).
• Innovative and strategic thinker.
• Strong business acumen including confidence with financial considerations, excellent negotiation and influencing skills, and comfort working in scientific, operational, and business development environments.
• Excellent customer relations skills .
• Flexible and able to work in situations where specifications may or may not be well defined and willing to support collaborative work in other therapeutic areas when required.
• Confident and capable in the use of technology, applications and other media, e.g., databases and internet to research assess new opportunities, maintain currency of therapeutic and operational knowledge and competitive landscape.
• Proven ability to make decisions or provide guidance despite limited information, bringing clarity to disparate information to inform actions and drive results.

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers and clients.
• Maintains a positive outlook at work.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide network of individuals e.g. co-workers, managers and customers.
• Effective mentoring and training skills, fostering learning and knowledge sharing with colleagues.

the company is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at

the company is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is zł314,300.00 - zł803,300.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.Originally posted on Himalayas