Sr Medical Director (Heme Oncology)

Servier Group; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 298,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive programs (STI/LTI)

Comprehensive benefits

Unlimited sick time & flex time

Job summary

Servier seeks a Sr Medical Director (Heme Oncology) to lead strategic Medical Affairs for AML, MDS and ALL. The role bridges clinical development, commercial strategy, and external practice, translating data into actionable medical plans and lifecycle opportunities.

The position requires a masterful leader with 10+ years in Medical Affairs, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to guide cross-functional teams globally while engaging top oncology experts.

Qualifications

• MD/DO/PhD/PharmD with advanced life sciences focus is required.
• Board-certified or eligible in Medical Oncology or Hematology preferred.
• 10+ years in biopharma with Medical Affairs experience.
• At least 5 years in a strategic Medical Affairs capacity.
• Experience managing multi-million dollar budgets and cross-functional matrices.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute strategic Medical Affairs plans for Heme Oncology assets.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Clinical Development, Regulatory, Marketing, and Market Access.
• Design and chair medical advisory boards with external experts.
• Represent Servier at key medical symposia and external events.
• Ensure compliant medical review of materials through MLR processes.

Skills

Medical Affairs leadership

Budget management

Regulatory familiarity

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic communication

Education

MD/DO/PhD/PharmD with life sciences focus

Board certification/eligibility in Medical Oncology or Hematology

10+ years in biopharma Medical Affairs

5+ years in strategic Medical Affairs

Job description

Sr Medical Director (Heme Oncology)

About Servier

Servier in the U.S. is a Boston-based, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company launched by Servier Group in 2018. As a privately held organization, Servier is uniquely positioned to advance cutting-edge science, tackle underserved therapeutic areas and make patients the focus of every strategic decision.

Role Summary

The Senior Director, Medical Director (Heme Oncology) serves as the primary medical and scientific authority for Servier’s high-priority oncology portfolio in AML, MDS and ALL. This executive leadership role is responsible for designing, developing, and executing the strategic Medical Affairs plans to support and maximize the understanding of how these assets bring value to HCP’s and patients in an ever changing and competitive clinical landscape while also looking for and capitalizing on lifecycle management opportunities. The position bridges clinical development, commercial strategy, and external clinical practice by translating complex scientific data into actionable medical strategies that drive advances in the therapeutic area.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Formulate Strategic Medical Plans

• Lead the development and execution of the annual Global/US Medical Affairs strategic plan, aligning seamlessly with medical cross functional partners and then with broader clinical development and commercial brand milestones
• Integrate clinical insights, health economics, and real-world evidence (RWE) to build a cohesive medical platform that addresses unmet patient needs and demonstrates product value.
• Allocate and manage the global or regional Medical Affairs budget for the assigned oncology brand, optimizing resource allocation for maximum strategic impact.
• Collaborate closely with Medical Value and Evidence teams to generate data that support HCP’s aligned data gaps as well as patient access
• Establish and maintain peer-to-peer relationships with leading national oncology experts, cooperative clinical trial groups, and medical societies.
• Design and chair medical advisory boards to capture critical expert insights on evolving treatment landscapes, diagnostic paradigms, unmet clinical needs and feedback on Servier data and strategic planning
• Represent the organization as a principal scientific spokesperson at key medical symposium and other external events where science is shared

4. Enable Cross-Functional & Commercial Support

• Serve as the definitive Medical Affairs voice within the cross functional enterprise leadership teams, partnering with Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, and Market Access and commercial
• Provide oversight of rigorous scientific review and medical sign-off on all promotional, educational, and scientific materials via the Medical, Legal, and Regulatory (MLR) review process, ensuring strict compliance with FDA/EMA guidelines.
• Collaborate with Medical Science Liaison (MSL) leadership to design impactful scientific training programs, ensuring field teams are equipped to communicate complex Scientific Information on Unapproved Uses (SIUU) or approved indications safely and accurately.
• Work hand in hand with pharmacovigilance to ensure the safe use of Servier Heme oncology products and monitor the safety risk balance of all Servier products

Candidate Profile

Education and Required Skills

• MD, DO, PhD, or PharmD with an advanced concentration in life sciences is required.
• An MD/DO with board certification or eligibility in Medical Oncology or Hematology is highly preferred.
• A minimum of 10+ years of progressive biopharmaceutical industry experience within Medical Affairs or in combination with Clinical Development.
• At least 5 years dedicated specifically to strategic Med Affairs role
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-million dollar medical budgets and leading cross-functional matrices without direct line authority.
• Deep familiarity with regulatory compliance frameworks, including FDA guidance on SIUU, OIG guidelines, and international promotional standards.
• Ability to lead teams with and without direct line reporting
• Strategic Vision: Ability to synthesize complex clinical data into simple, actionable medical messaging.
• Communication Excellence: Outstanding presentation and negotiation skills tailored to diverse audiences, from clinical investigators to commercial executives.
• Highly Collaborative Leadership: Adept at leading and fostering high-performing team dynamics across complex, matrixed global organizations.

Travel and Location

• Boston based highly preferred
• For Boston based employees – 30%
• For non Boston based employees – 60%

Servier’s Commitment

Servier is committed to modeling diversity, equity, and inclusion within the industry. We are dedicated to fostering an environment that maintains equitable treatment for all and we welcome applicants who are passionate, committed, and innovative individuals. We encourage candidates to apply to our open roles as we are always willing to consider experiences and skills beyond what is listed in the job description.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is $298-$350k. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. Employees in this position are also eligible for Short-Term and Long-Term incentive programs. Servier also offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision, flexible time off (Servier provides unlimited sick time and flex time, and does not accrue time off), 401(k), life and disability insurance, recognition programs among other great benefits (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). For more information on our benefits, please visit this link .