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Associate Medical Director, US Oncology Medical Affairs - Women's Cancer

Eisai
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Sept 2025

About the role

At Eisai, satisfying unmet medical needs and increasing the benefits healthcare provides to patients, their families, and caregivers is Eisai’s human health care (hhc) mission. We’re a growing pharmaceutical company that is breaking through in neurology and oncology, with a strong emphasis on research and development. Our history includes the development of many innovative medicines, notably the discovery of the world's most widely-used treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. As we continue to expand, we are seeking highly-motivated individuals who want to work in a fast-paced environment and make a difference.  If this is your profile, we want to hear from you.

The Associate Medical Director, US Oncology Medical Affairs - Women's Cancer assists in the development of medical affairs strategy, planning and supportive tactics an assigned Oncology therapeutic area within Women's Cancer.

This role is responsible for working with key stakeholders to execute the medical affairs plan, including post-marketing research, congress management, medical education, research grants, medical advisory boards, and scientific communication/publication components of overall medical operating plan and leads the country strategic development, planning, implementation, and oversight of Phase I through IV clinical trial programs and early new product development within the Medical Affairs department for assigned product(s). 

The Associate Medical Director utilizes expert medical, clinical and scientific knowledge in assigned therapeutic area to provide tactical input for the development of product strategies and maintains relationships with external stakeholders to solicit feedback and strengthen Eisai’s medical reputation in the disease state community.

Additionally, the Associate Medical Director is responsible for review and approval of medical and scientific content of all relevant materials/communications.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide inputs and may oversee development of medical strategy for smaller brands.
  • Ensure tactical alignment with Medical Affairs Plans for assigned product(s) and prepare progress updates as needed.
  • Participate in the design strategies, planning and implementation of Phase IV clinical development programs for assigned product(s).
  • Create IIS strategies and review proposals in conjunction with company policies.
  • Participate in review of CME grants.
  • Serve as a medical resource providing direction for assigned products on key internal business processes including active participation in relevant medical review committees.
  • Support timely and relevant communications with external customers, thought leaders, strategic alliances, key organizations, and institutions.
  • Provide inputs to overall development of budget and resources including talent pool and address deviations.
  • May provide mentoring, guidance and training to new hires/ less experienced colleagues.


Qualifications:

  • Advanced scientific degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) with 4+ years of experience in the pharma/ biotech industry or in academia.
  • OR a combination of equivalent education and experience.
  • Practical knowledge of FDA regulations/ICH guidelines regarding conduct of clinical studies in relevant therapeutic area.
  • Experience across areas of Medical Affairs' functions or phase II/III/IV clinical trials and diseases in the Oncology therapeutic area.
  • Proven performance in earlier role.

Skills:Communication & Cross-functional Influence, Critical Thinking & Business Agility, Healthcare Environment Dynamics, MA Strategic Thinking, Mentoring/ People Development, Resource Planning & Management, Technical Breadth (Medical Affairs)

Eisai Salary Transparency Language:

The base salary range for the Associate Medical Director, US Oncology Medical Affairs - Women's Cancer is from :177,200-232,600

Under current guidelines, this position is eligible to participate in : Eisai Inc. Annual Incentive Plan & Eisai Inc. Long Term Incentive Plan.

Final pay determinations will depend on various factors including but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, and skills.

Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. For additional information on Company employee benefits programs, visit https://us.eisai.com/careers-at-eisai/benefits.

Certain other benefits may be available for this position, please discuss any questions with your recruiter.

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