Sr Medical Director; Heme Oncology

Sr Medical Director (Heme Oncology)

The Senior Director, Medical Director (Heme Oncology) serves as the primary medical and scientific authority for Servier’s high-priority oncology portfolio in AML, MDS and ALL. This executive role designs, develops, and executes the strategic Medical Affairs plans to support and maximize the understanding of how these assets bring value to HCPs and patients in an evolving and competitive clinical landscape, and identifies lifecycle management opportunities.

The position bridges clinical development, commercial strategy, and external clinical practice by translating complex scientific data into actionable medical strategies that drive advances in the therapeutic area.

• Formulate strategic medical plans.
• Lead the development and execution of the annual Global/US Medical Affairs strategic plan, aligning seamlessly with medical cross‑functional partners and broader clinical development and commercial brand milestones.
• Integrate clinical insights, health economics, and real‑world evidence (RWE) to build a cohesive medical platform that addresses unmet patient needs and demonstrates product value.
• Allocate and manage the global or regional Medical Affairs budget for the assigned oncology brand, optimizing resource allocation for maximum strategic impact.
• Collaborate closely with Medical Value and Evidence teams to generate data that support HCPs’ identified data gaps and patient access.
• Cultivate Key Opinion Leader (KOL) and stakeholder engagement.
• Establish and maintain peer‑to‑peer relationships with leading national oncology experts, cooperative clinical trial groups, and medical societies.
• Design and chair medical advisory boards to capture critical expert insights on evolving treatment landscapes, diagnostic paradigms, unmet clinical needs and feedback on Servier data and strategic planning.
• Represent the organization as a principal scientific spokesperson at key medical symposia and other external events where science is shared.
• Enable cross‑functional and commercial support.
• Serve as the definitive Medical Affairs voice within the enterprise leadership teams, partnering with Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, Market Access, and commercial functions.
• Provide oversight of rigorous scientific review and medical sign‑off on all promotional, educational, and scientific materials via the MLR review process, ensuring strict compliance with FDA/EMA guidelines.
• Collaborate with Medical Science Liaison (MSL) leadership to design impactful scientific training programs, ensuring field teams can communicate complex scientific information on unapproved uses (SIUU) or approved indications safely and accurately.
• Work hand‑in‑hand with pharmacovigilance to ensure the safe use of Servier Heme oncology products and monitor the safety‑risk balance of all Servier products.

Education and Required Skills

• MD, DO, PhD, or PharmD with an advanced concentration in life sciences.
• MD/DO with board certification or eligibility in Medical Oncology or Hematology (highly preferred).
• Minimum of 10+ years of progressive biopharmaceutical industry experience within Medical Affairs or in combination with Clinical Development.
• At least five years dedicated specifically to a strategic Medical Affairs role.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi‑million dollar medical budgets and leading cross‑functional matrices without direct line authority.
• Deep familiarity with regulatory compliance frameworks, including FDA guidance on SIUU, OIG guidelines, and international promotional standards.
• Ability to lead teams with and without direct line reporting.

Key Competencies

• Strategic vision – synthesize complex clinical data into simple, actionable medical messaging.
• Communication excellence – outstanding presentation and negotiation skills tailored to diverse audiences, from clinical investigators to commercial executives.
• Highly collaborative leadership – adept at fostering high‑performing team dynamics across complex, matrixed global organizations.

• Boston based highly preferred.
• Travel required:
  • Boston based employees – 30%
  • Non‑Boston based employees – 60%

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Salary range for this role: $298 – $350 k. Pay within this range is determined by education, qualifications, certifications, experience, geography, performance, and business needs. Eligible for short‑term and long‑term incentive programs. Servier offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible time off, 401(k), life and disability insurance, and recognition programs.