[Hiring] Senior Director, Medical Affairs Strategy & Launch @Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.

Role Description

The Senior Director, Medical Strategy, Hematologic Malignancies & Launch Readiness reports to the VP of Medical Affairs and is part of the Medical Affairs team. The role is responsible for supporting the development and execution of the medical affairs launch strategy for investigational and medical strategy for marketed hematology-oncology assets. This individual serves as a scientific and strategic leader within Medical Affairs, integrating external insights, clinical evidence, disease state knowledge, and cross-functional perspectives to deliver impactful medical initiatives across the product lifecycle.

The role will work collaboratively with:

• Field Medical
• Clinical Development
• Medical Communications
• HEOR/RWE
• Medical Information
• Commercial
• Regulatory
• Other internal stakeholders

A strong focus on acute leukemias and myeloproliferative neoplasms (NPMs) is preferred. Responsibilities align closely with the Medical Strategy organization's focus on cross-functional medical planning, launch readiness, evidence generation, and scientific leadership.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific or clinical degree required (PharmD, PhD, MD, DO, DNP, or equivalent). MD or PharmD preferred.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
• Minimum 7 years of Medical Affairs experience in oncology and/or hematology.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing medical strategies.
• Strong knowledge of hematologic malignancies, clinical research, and evidence generation.
• Experience engaging with KOLs, investigators, and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and scientific storytelling skills.
• Strong project management and cross-functional leadership capabilities.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of hematologic malignancies, including disease biology, treatment paradigms, biomarkers, and emerging therapeutic approaches.
• Strong understanding of drug development, clinical research, Medical Affairs functions, and evidence generation methodologies.
• Knowledge of healthcare systems, scientific publication practices, and external stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Understanding of applicable pharmaceutical regulations, compliance requirements, and industry codes governing Medical Affairs activities.
• Strategic thinking and ability to translate scientific and competitive insights into actionable medical strategies.
• Strong scientific communication and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex data to diverse audiences.
• Expertise in developing scientific narratives, medical messaging, and evidence-based value propositions.
• Ability to critically evaluate clinical, scientific, and real-world evidence to inform decision-making.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Effective facilitation of advisory boards, scientific exchanges, and cross-functional discussions.
• Relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders, including KOLs and clinical investigators.
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Ability to establish credibility as a trusted scientific partner both internally and externally.
• Ability to identify evidence gaps and develop strategies to address unmet scientific and clinical needs.
• Ability to analyze complex information, synthesize diverse perspectives, and make strategic recommendations.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed, fast-paced environment while maintaining a focus on execution and results.
• Ability to maintain high ethical standards and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and company policies.
• Ability to travel and participate in scientific meetings, congresses, and stakeholder engagements as business needs require.

Benefits

• Base salary range: $247,400.00 - $309,200.00
• Merit-based salary increases
• Short incentive plan participation
• Eligibility for 401(k) plan
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances
• Flexible paid time off
• 11 paid holidays plus additional time off for a shut-down period during the last week of December
• 80 hours of paid sick time upon hire and each year thereafter