Director, Medical Affairs Research
Core
Senior research lead defining and executing medical affairs-led evidence generation for oncology therapies.
Role type
Director, Medical Affairs Research (Oncology)
Builds
Integrated evidence plans and late-phase oncology research studies
Domain
Oncology, Medical Affairs, Pharmaceutical Research
Required skills
Oncology research expertise, Phase 4 interventional trial design, Observational/real-world evidence study design, Implementation science frameworks, Protocol development, Scientific publication authorship, Cross-functional influence, Regulatory compliance knowledge
Preferred skills
Expertise in multiple methodological areas (interventional, observational, implementation), Academic investigator partnership management, Mixed-methods research
Technologies
Claims data, EHRs, Registries, Linked datasets
Responsibilities
Lead Oncology Medical Affairs Research strategy aligned to Integrated Evidence Plans, Provide scientific leadership for late-phase oncology research, Serve as Medical Affairs Study Lead for sponsored and collaborative studies, Define research questions and guide protocol development, Oversee study portfolio ensuring scientific rigor and compliance, Build external scientific partnerships, Translate findings into scientific communications, Provide mentorship within Oncology Medical Affairs
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on scientific oversight
