Vice President, Global Therapeutic Area Leader, Oncology

Fortrea

. Define and lead execution of the global Therapeutic Area strategy aligned with enterprise objectives and client needs .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $200,000 - $450,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep Therapeutic Area expertise in Oncology, IIGM, RAPT, CVMER, Neuroscience, and/or Ophthalmology, with a strong focus on strategy execution, medical governance, and high-quality delivery in regulated drug development environments. Proven ability to lead and develop senior medical/scientific leaders while engaging executive stakeholders and driving business growth through innovative medical service offerings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

MD, PhD, PharmD, Or Equivalent Advanced Scientific DegreeDeep Therapeutic Area ExpertiseExperience In Drug Development And Medical ServicesStrong Stakeholder Management And Client-Facing Communication SkillsSenior Leadership Experience In Medical And Scientific Services

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Hard Skills

Global Medical Portfolio GovernanceRegulatory And Compliance FrameworksIntegrated Global Drug DevelopmentQuality And Risk-Based Decision-MakingMedical Oversight For Complex Activities

Soft Skills

Executive-Level Judgment And Decision-MakingStrategic ThinkingProblem-Solving SkillsAbility To Influence At Executive Level

Tools & Technologies

In-House And Off-The-Shelf Computer Software

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalBiotechCROTherapeutic Area StrategyClinical Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and lead execution of the global Therapeutic Area strategy aligned with enterprise objectives and client needs
Translate Therapeutic Area science, regulatory trends, and market dynamics into scalable medical service offerings and execution roadmaps
Provide insights, analysis, and recommendations for enterprise investment priorities, operating model evolution, and growth strategy
Serve as senior scientific partner to clients in senior interactions and governance forums
Engage executive stakeholders across medical, safety, data management, regulatory, operations, project management, and commercial functions
Lead or participate in scientific governance forums and provide medical oversight for complex or high-risk activities
Serve as final escalation point for complex medical, scientific, ethical, and regulatory decisions
Ensure scientific quality, compliance, integrity, patient safety, and data integrity
Lead and mentor senior Therapeutic Area medical leaders, including leadership development and succession planning
Coach and advise Regional Heads to align regional execution with global strategy and drive consistent quality and performance
Support enterprise-wide talent, culture, and organizational effectiveness initiatives
Partner cross-functionally with Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Commercial, Strategy, and Data teams
Drive innovation in medical services, evidence generation, and engagement models, including precision medicine, immuno-oncology, real-world evidence, digital health, and Advanced Therapeutics
Represent Fortrea externally through industry engagement, publications, presentations, and panel participation
Oversee assigned programs, ensuring quality and compliance and escalating risks
Support service development, technical positioning, proposals, bid defenses, and client solution development
Provide clinical and scientific input to due diligence activities
Own delivery excellence and scientific quality across assigned programs and clients
Travel up to 2–3 trips per month, including domestic and/or international travel
Perform other duties as needed or assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent advanced scientific degree; relevant and equivalent experience and successful project outcomes may be considered in lieu of educational requirements
Deep Therapeutic Area expertise in Oncology, IIGM, RAPT, CVMER, Neuroscience, and/or Ophthalmology, as appropriate/required
Relevant experience in drug development and medical and scientific services, including global medical portfolio governance and delivery and applicable regulatory and compliance frameworks
Demonstrated executive-level judgment and decision-making in complex, ambiguous environments
Proven ability to lead and develop senior medical/scientific leaders and shape inclusive, high-performing teams
Strong stakeholder management and client-facing communication skills with ability to influence at executive level
Typically, 10+ years of progressive experience in relevant medical fields within pharmaceutical, biotech, CRO, and/or related environments
Senior leadership experience in Medical and Scientific Services and/or Clinical Development roles within regulated drug development environments
Accountability for strategy execution, medical governance, and high-quality delivery
Experience engaging senior client and external stakeholders and contributing to business growth through solution shaping, proposals, bid defenses, and/or program- or portfolio-level development activities
Ability to lead in global, matrixed organizations, providing oversight across regions and multi-program portfolios
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Deep knowledge of integrated global drug development, including quality, compliance, and risk-based decision-making frameworks
Preferred: experience leading within a CRO and/or outsourced medical services model
Preferred: track record building and scaling global Therapeutic Area capabilities, operating models, and governance practices
Preferred: experience leading complex, matrixed, geographically distributed medical/scientific organizations
Preferred: scientific thought leadership evidenced by publications, presentations, and/or industry engagement
Ability to access and use in-house and off-the-shelf computer software
Regular and consistent attendance; varied hours may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
401(K)
Paid time off (PTO) or flexible time off (FTO)
Company bonus where applicable