Medical Director – GI Oncology, Solid Tumors

Jazz Pharmaceuticals

. Report to the Executive Director, Solid Tumors and lead the US Medical Affairs role for GI Oncology and Solid Tumors.

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • United StatesLead💰 $216,000 - $324,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Oncology Medical Affairs with a focus on GI Tumors and Breast Cancer, leveraging strong leadership and collaboration skills to drive strategic initiatives and build relationships with Key Opinion Leaders.

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Oncology ExperienceMedical Affairs LeadershipCross-Functional CollaborationScientific Presentation SkillsTeam Management

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Hard Skills

Medical AffairsOncologyClinical DevelopmentPublication StrategyHealth EconomicsEpidemiology AnalysisRegulatory GuidanceResearch DevelopmentProduct Lifecycle ManagementAdvisory Board Representation

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCollaborationSelf-Starter AttitudePositive Can-Do Attitude

Certifications & Qualifications

Advanced Degree (MD, DO, Ph.D., Pharm.D.)

Industry Keywords

Solid TumorsGI OncologyKey Opinion LeadersManaged CarePharmaceutical IndustryClinical TrialsScientific MeetingsField-Force TrainingPromotional MaterialsInvestigator Sponsored Trials

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report to the Executive Director, Solid Tumors and lead the US Medical Affairs role for GI Oncology and Solid Tumors.
Provide leadership and direction to a cross-functional Medical Affairs team in developing and executing Medical Affairs plans.
Collaborate with brand and Clinical Development teams on strategic planning and lifecycle management of marketed and in-development products.
Provide subject-matter expertise and guidance to sales, marketing, regulatory, and clinical colleagues.
Resolve medical issues and provide scientific input for product materials, research ideas, and internal trainings.
Build strategic partnerships with key opinion leaders and professional societies in oncology.
Represent Medical Affairs at advisory boards, scientific meetings, and investigator interactions.
Work collaboratively with Medical Science Liaisons, Medical Communications, HEOR, PVO, and Medical Information teams.
Plan scientific congresses, advisory boards, publications, field-force training, medical information responses, health economics and epidemiology analyses, and marketing/policy projects.
Provide scientific input into publication strategy and review manuscripts, abstracts, and posters.
Participate in cross-functional Clinical and Commercial teams to inform brand strategies and tactics.
Participate in Investigator Sponsored Trial review and educational grant processes.
Respond to healthcare professional and managed care organization inquiries.
Ensure medical affairs presentations are accurate, consistent, and clinically meaningful.
Review and approve promotional materials.

Requirements

What you’ll need

An Advanced degree (MD, DO, Ph.D., Pharm.D. or equivalent) is required.
Oncology experience required, preferably GI tumors and Breast Cancer.
5-10 years in medical affairs or similar roles within a pharmacological company or equivalent clinical tenure in oncology is required.
Excellent verbal & written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to collaborate with internal colleagues in sales, marketing, and managed care.
Proven successful management of teams either directly or in a matrix environment.
Demonstrated ability to build credible professional relations with Key Opinion Leaders.
Ability to deliver scientific presentations.
Self-starter with positive can-do attitude.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual cash bonus or incentive compensation
Discretionary equity grants
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k retirement savings plan
Flexible paid vacation