[Hiring] Regional Medical Director @Nuvation Bio

Role Description

The Regional Medical Director will perform a key role within Medical Affairs, supporting the oncology portfolio, including taletrectinib and safusidenib, through strategic alignment and execution of activities related to investigator/KOL engagement, insight collection, support of investigator and company sponsored trials, medical communications, and cross-functional collaboration. As part of the execution of Nuvation Bio Pharmaceuticals’ strategy, he/she, as a member of Medical Affairs, will work closely with the Clinical Development, Commercial, and Market Access functions.

You will be responsible for:

• Realization of medical/scientific objectives for the RMD team
• Establishing & maintaining professional relationships with external experts, academic institutions, community networks, and managed care communities
• Presenting critical medical and scientific information to external audiences and individuals (such as healthcare professionals, formulary committees, and medical meetings)
• Identifying unmet medical, educational, and research needs within the medical community, and making an intelligent interpretation of key relevant scientific data
• Collaborating with cross‐functional teams in assessing education/research needs and developing education/research strategies to meet those needs
• Providing medical and scientific support for internal collaborations, such as sales training, speaker bureau training, and other educational initiatives
• Assisting in the identification of investigators and sites for company sponsored trials
• Participating in objective setting as well as contributing to the professional development for the RMD team
• Serving as a liaison for the review, submission, execution, completion of ISR (Investigator Sponsored Research) proposals
• Representing Nuvation Bio at medical meetings, conferences, advisory boards, outreach meetings at key institutions and in interactions with thought leaders
• Maintaining knowledge of the lung and neuro oncology fields, staying current on leading edge medicines and development efforts
• Contributing to & leading select Medical Affairs projects and execution through hybrid Home Office Medical responsibilities
• Assuring RMD team compliance with all corporate policies and regulatory guidelines

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) in a medical or science-related specialty, although significant experience in the medical field may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree
• At least 4 years of experience as field MSL/RMD with demonstrated excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• A combination of education and experience may be considered
• Strong and established relationships and experience in lung/thoracic oncology preferred
• Solid understanding of drug development and life‐cycle development of a product required
• Understanding of the FDA, Pharma Code and other ethical guidelines relevant to the pharmaceutical industry
• Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with clinical investigators and key opinion leaders in the relevant fields
• Able to articulate ideas and concepts, be persuasive and convey complex, scientific ideas fluently to any audience
• Must utilize effective, professional communications to cultivate and nurture strong working relationships with internal and external colleagues
• Ability to conduct oneself in a highly professional and ethical manner
• A thorough understanding of the clinical trial and investigator initiated study processes
• Ability to multi‐task, work independently and focus on priorities
• Must deal with ambiguity and thrive in an ever‐changing environment
• Must live in assigned region
• Travel minimum 50% and manage a demanding schedule

Behavioral skills to be successful...

• Problem-Solver: As an action-oriented self-starter, eager to apply expertise in diagnosing inefficiencies, determining root causes, and recommending solutions to complex challenges.
• Personable: Establish and nurture highly effective relationships with colleagues and key stakeholders that support and advance project goals and objectives.
• Credible: Thorough understanding of clinical methodologies and providing sound analytical support, quickly establishing credibility as a reliable resource.
• Emotional intelligence: Curiosity and a knack to figure out a way to build something better.
• Communication: Effectively listens, conveys, and receives ideas. A strong presenter and effective communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Accountability: Acts with a clear sense of ownership and holds oneself and others accountable to execute all tasks at hand with high quality and integrity.
• Adaptability: Can manage in an environment of ambiguity and embraces change.

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary, Bonus, and Equity Plans
• Unlimited Vacation and 10 Sick Days Annually
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401K with Company Matching
• And much more!