Medical Director

Verastem Oncology

. Establish and lead the global Medical Affairs vision and strategy .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesLead💰 $250,000 - $320,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive leadership in Medical Affairs with a focus on oncology, including strategic vision, evidence generation, and compliance with regulatory standards. Proven ability to build high-performing teams and influence cross-functional decision-making in a global context.

Highest-signal resume keywords

MD Or Equivalent Medical Degree15+ Years Leadership ExperienceOncology Drug Development ExpertiseGlobal Launch ExperienceStrategic Leadership And Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Medical Affairs StrategyClinical DevelopmentEvidence GenerationLifecycle ManagementOncology Product LaunchesRegulatory ComplianceScientific EngagementPublications ManagementInvestigator-Sponsored Trial GovernanceField Training Development

Soft Skills

Stakeholder ManagementTeam DevelopmentMentoringExecutive LeadershipCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Fellowship Or Subspecialty Training In Oncology

Industry Keywords

Biopharmaceutical IndustryMedical CommunicationsMedical EducationKOL EngagementClinical InvestigatorsPatient Advocacy OrganizationsMedical CongressesRegulatory AffairsMarket AccessCorporate Strategy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and lead the global Medical Affairs vision and strategy
Provide executive leadership for the Medical Affairs organization, including MSLs, Medical Communications, Publications, Medical Education, and Medical Information
Serve as senior medical leader and strategic advisor to executive leadership and cross-functional partners
Provide clinical and scientific guidance across Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory Affairs, Research & Development, Manufacturing, Legal, and Corporate Strategy
Build and oversee relationships with KOLs, clinical investigators, scientific advisors, patient advocacy organizations, and professional societies
Lead external scientific engagement, medical advisory boards, investigator meetings, medical congresses, scientific exchange, and executive presentations
Partner with Commercial leadership on compliant medical education, field training, and promotional support materials
Oversee the Investigator-Sponsored Trial strategy and governance process
Drive scientific evidence generation and dissemination through publications, congress activities, real-world evidence, and collaborative research
Ensure Medical Affairs compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and corporate policies
Recruit, develop, and mentor the Medical Affairs leadership team
Represent Medical Affairs on the executive leadership team and contribute to corporate strategy, portfolio planning, business development evaluations, and organizational growth

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD (or equivalent medical degree) required
Fellowship or subspecialty training in Oncology strongly preferred
15+ years of leadership experience across Medical Affairs and/or Clinical Development within the biopharmaceutical industry
Significant executive leadership responsibilities
Significant Medical Affairs experience leading strategy and execution for multiple oncology product launches in the U.S.
Global launch experience preferred
Proven ability to build and lead high-performing global Medical Affairs organizations and influence cross-functional executive decision-making
Deep expertise in oncology drug development, lifecycle management, evidence generation, and external scientific engagement
Experience supporting oral oncology therapies preferred
Exceptional strategic leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to represent the organization externally among scientific, clinical, regulatory, and industry leaders

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus
Equity compensation
Competitive benefits package
Travel to the Boston headquarters and field travel approximately 20–35% of the time