IDRX is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming cancer care with intelligently designed precision therapies. IDRX aims to address the limitations of today’s precision cancer medicines with highly potent and selective targeted therapies to stop key tumor escape mechanisms and prolong response to therapy. IDRX’s lead program is IDRX-42, designed to inhibit key genetic drivers and drug-resistant mutations of KIT in gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST). Founded in 2021, IDRX’s leadership team has extensive experience in drug development and collectively has been involved in the discovery, development, and commercialization of more than 10 approved drugs.
About the role
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced medical affairs professional to lead our global medical affairs function. This individual will be responsible for developing and executing the medical strategy and supporting the late-phase development of our lead program, IDRX-42, in GIST. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of and experience with medical strategy and execution for late-phase oncology development programs and, ideally, medical affairs product launch experience. The successful candidate will have strong leadership skills and a track record of successful collaboration with cross-functional teams and relationship building with external stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Accountable for the leadership, development, and execution of the global Medical Affairs strategy.
- Provide medical and scientific leadership to support the development and commercialization of oncology products.
- Develop and lead Key Opinion Leader outreach by establishing and maintaining strong relationships with key opinion leaders, academic institutions, and medical societies in the field of oncology, particularly GIST.
- Oversee the development and execution of publications strategy, Investigator Initiated Trial program, advisory boards, and scientific symposia.
- Drive the generation and dissemination of scientific data through publications, presentations, and other communication channels.
- Assess the needed capabilities and develop the strategy for building a Medical Affairs team.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Collaborate with clinical development, regulatory affairs, and other cross-functional stakeholders to support product development, launch and lifecycle management.
Requirements
- Terminal degree in health sciences (PhD, PharmD, MD)
- Minimum of 8 years of experience working in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry in Medical Affairs
- Meaningful experience as global or US therapeutic lead in medical affairs for an oncology product(s) (preferably in solid tumor and/or targeted oncology)
- Track record of strong relationship building with KOLs, medical societies, and patient advocacy groups
- Strong understanding of oncology landscape, including clinical trial design, regulatory requirements, and market dynamics
- Experience with publication planning and lifecycle management
- Proven ability to plan and execute medical strategies and excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences
- Strategic thinker with the ability to drive results in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and project management skills
- Strong interpersonal skills commensurate with the need to work closely with KOLs, investigators, consultants, vendors, and team members across functions
