Executive Director, WW Medical Oncology, Head of Strategy and Operations

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Position Summary

This position plays a critical role in the planning and execution of activities for the Oncology WW Medical Affairs Department, including brand and medical planning, budget planning, congress planning, workforce planning, and execution of special projects. The Executive Director, Medical Affairs Strategy and Operations Head is responsible for leading a team of S&O colleagues and project managers who are charged with partnering with colleagues in WW Medical Affairs or in other functions to lead or support the business operations and execution of the oncology portfolio. There is a critical need in this complex ecosystem of therapeutic assets and disease areas to bring rigorous strategy and execution to portfolio optimization, evidence generation across the portfolio and to ensure effective, repeatable launches that will benefit patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the WW SVP to design and execute 1–5 year global medical strategies across oncology.

• Lead Business Process Management: Overseeing execution of processes, ensuring interdependencies are managed and inputs/outputs are controlled

• Efficiency & Effectiveness: Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance performance and reduce complexity

• Budget & Resource Management: Managing headcount, budget allocation, and operational planning in partnership with finance and functional teams

• Oversee operational planning, budget allocation, and headcount management in collaboration with Finance and HR.

• Translate strategic goals into actionable initiatives and monitor progress through KPIs and performance dashboards.

• Manage a high-performing team supporting cross-matrix medical strategy teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Coordinate portfolio planning and resource allocation, ensuring alignment with P&L guidance and strategic priorities.

• Collaborate with cross-functional departments (HR, Finance, IT) to streamline operations, budgeting, and forecasting.

• Drive automation and data-driven process improvements; implement scalable tools and systems.

• Oversee vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and procurement processes.

• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulatory standards.

• Lead development and review of Integrated Evidence Plans (IEPs) and oversee execution of the MEG Book of Work.

• Develop and communicate Medical Affairs Excellence dashboards to track deliverables and inform leadership.

• Identify global best practices across Medical Affairs, assess capabilities, and drive continuous improvement.

• Lead special projects requiring medical leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

• Build infrastructure to support global medical functions and serve as an active member of the WW Medical Affairs Oncology Leadership Team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven leadership in developing and executing global medical strategies in oncology.

• Strong track record in aligning evidence generation with launch readiness across therapeutic areas.

• Ability to translate enterprise goals into actionable initiatives, balancing scientific and business acumen.

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field such as life sciences, healthcare, business, or a similar discipline along with 7-10+ years of experience is required. An advanced degree—such as an MD, PharmD, PhD, or MBA—is strongly preferred.

• Experience in business development evaluation and PMP certification preferred.