CareerPlan

Medical Lead - GI Cancer

US - Gaithersburg - MDFull-time$193k–$290k2026-08-04 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid

Core

Lead medical strategy for a GI oncology franchise, translating science into clinical practice and business results.

Role type

Senior Medical Lead (Strategy & Leadership)

Builds

Evidence generation, launch readiness, and lifecycle strategy for GI oncology medicines.

Domain

Biopharmaceuticals / Oncology

Required skills

Sophisticated scientific degree (MD/PhD/MBBS/PharmD), 5+ years industry/clinical/research experience, 1-3 years HQ Medical Affairs, cross-functional collaboration, strategic planning, risk communication, external partnership building.

Preferred skills

FDA requirements knowledge, strategy-setting experience, business challenge navigation, third-party expert network development, drug development experience.

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Lead Medical Affairs for the GI oncology franchise; ensure medical accuracy and fair balance in promotional materials; build relationships with advocacy, payer, and provider groups; provide input into product safety profiles; partner with Medical Science Liaisons and account managers; collaborate with commercial and scientific colleagues.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence