Vice President Medical Affairs

Tyra Biosciences; Carlsbad (CA); Remote; USD 406,000 - 443,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual bonus

Equity package

Employer-paid medical insurance

401(k) plan with match

Job summary

Tyra Biosciences, Inc. seeks a highly motivated Vice President of Medical Affairs to lead medical strategy and execution across oncology programs.

You will drive evidence generation, scientific communications, and key stakeholder engagement in collaboration with R&D, Regulatory, and Commercial teams. The role requires 8–10+ years in Medical Affairs with oncology expertise, strong leadership, and a track record in publications and launches.

Qualifications

• MD, PharmD, or PhD with extensive experience in Medical Affairs and Oncology.
• 8–10+ years in pharma/biotech with global or US Medical Affairs.
• Experience in genitourinary cancer, especially bladder cancer is a plus.
• Proven leadership in medical strategies within matrixed environments.
• Strong understanding of clinical development, regulatory, and payer expectations in US/intl markets.
• Experience in launch planning, scientific engagement, and evidence generation.
• Deep expertise in medical communications, publications, and external engagement.
• Excellent leadership with cross-functional influence and execution.
• Ability to contribute to high-impact publications and product launches.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic development and execution of medical affairs activities.
• Shape medical strategy and engage with stakeholders across R&D, Regulatory, Clinical Development, IR, and Corporate Development.
• Oversee scientific communications, medical education, KOL engagement, RWE generation, and medical insights.
• Partner with R&D and Clinical Development to provide medical input on assets and evidence plans.
• Build relationships with KOLs, HCPs, and payers to drive scientific exchange.
• Represent Tyra at scientific congresses, advisory boards, and industry forums.
• Provide scientific leadership for IIS, post-marketing studies, and collaborative research.
• Lead medical education programs, advisory boards, and symposia; manage publication planning.

Skills

Medical affairs leadership

KOL engagement

Strategic planning

Cross-functional leadership

Oncology expertise

Evidence generation

Scientific publications

Regulatory understanding

Education

MD/PhD/PharmD

Job description

Tyra Biosciences, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Vice President of Medical Affairs to make impactful contributions to multiple oncology programs targeting disease areas with high unmet medical need. The successful candidate will be highly organized, self-motivated, and thrive in a dynamic, cross functional start-up environment.

This position is responsible for leading the strategic development and execution of medical affairs activities. This role will be responsible for shaping medical strategy, engaging with key stakeholders, and driving the evidence generation and communication plan to support our portfolio across all key markets. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with deep expertise in medical affairs and commercial alignment. They will work closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Regulatory, Clinical Development, IR, and Corporate Development to ensure scientific integrity and medical excellence across all initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Execution
• Develop and execute comprehensive medical affairs strategies aligned with corporate and commercial objectives.
• Serve as the primary medical affairs leader overseeing scientific communications, medical education, KOL engagement, real-world evidence (RWE) generation, and medical insights.
• Partner with R&D and Clinical Development teams to provide medical expertise on pipeline assets and shape evidence generation plans.
• Key Stakeholder Engagement
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals (HCPs), and payers to drive scientific exchange and advocacy.
• Represent the company at scientific congresses, advisory boards, and industry forums to enhance the company’s reputation as a leader in the therapeutic space.
• Provide scientific and medical leadership for investigator-initiated studies (IIS), post-marketing studies, and collaborative research initiatives.
• Medical Strategy & Communications
• Oversee the development and execution of medical education programs, advisory boards, and scientific symposia.
• Lead publication planning and execution, ensuring high-quality scientific dissemination across key medical journals and conferences.
• Guide the development of medical and commercial materials, ensuring scientific accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Cross-functional Collaboration & Compliance
• Act as a bridge between Medical Affairs, Commercial, Market Access, and R&D teams, ensuring alignment on product positioning and medical differentiation.
• Partner with regulatory and legal teams to ensure all medical activities comply with FDA, EMA, and other global regulatory requirements.
• Provide leadership on initiatives to support value demonstration and payer engagement.
• Contribute or lead process improvement initiatives.Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• MD, PharmD, or PhD with extensive experience in Medical Affairs and Oncology
• 8 - 10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industry, with a strong background in global or US Medical Affairs
• Experience in genitourinary cancer, depth in bladder cancer a significant plus
• Proven track record of leading medical strategies and teams in a complex, matrixed environment.
• Strong understanding of clinical development, regulatory landscapes, and payer expectations in the US and/or major international markets.
• Experience in launch planning, scientific engagement, and evidence generation in a highly competitive therapeutic area.
• Deep expertise in medical communications, scientific publications, and external stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive execution.
• Direct contributions to high-impact publications, and product launches
• Experience with the design and conduct of clinical trials and clinical operations
• Excellent communication skills, including ability to create new materials to be used for both internal and external audiences
• Demonstrated customer focus and orientation
• Evident ability to lead, create, innovate, and flex within a changing environment
• Demonstrated ability to respond and move projects forward with a sense of urgency, understanding the need for immediate communication and resolution.
• Innovative thinking and problem-solving skills, with strong analytical and strategic ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Passion for working in a small, start-up biotech work environment– including being self-motivated and proactive.
• Ability to accommodate up to 20-30% travel or as business dictates.

Pay Range and Benefits

Base Salary Range: $405,700 - $442,600

Individual compensation will be determined based on factors such as work location, skills, education, training, and experience.

What we offer US-based Employees:

• Competitive base, bonus, new hire and ongoing equity packages
• The starting compensation range(s) for this role is for a full-time employee (FTE) basis
• Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment
• Employer-paid Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, long-term disability, and EAP coverage
• 401(k) Plan with a fully vested company match 1:1 up to 4% of contributions
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 14 -18 paid holidays, including office closure between December 25th and January 1st
• Flexible vacation
• Sick time
• Fitness Program
• Get Outdoors Program
• Paid parental leave benefit
• Tuition assistance

Job Type

Full-Time

Work authorization

United States (Required)

Work Location

Remote

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tyra Biosciences, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing a work environment free of harassment and discrimination based upon a protected category, as well as an environment free from retaliation for protected activity.