Vice President & Global Head, Oncology Therapeutic Expertise

Overview

Vice President and Global Head, Oncology Therapeutic Expertise

US Remote

Emmes Group:
Building a better future for us all.

Emmes Group is transforming the future of clinical research, bringing the promise of new medical discovery closer within reach for patients. Emmes Group was founded as Emmes more than 47 years ago, becoming one of the primary clinical research providers to the US government before expanding into public-private partnerships and commercial biopharma. Emmes has built industry leading capabilities in cell and gene therapy, vaccines and infectious diseases, ophthalmology, rare diseases, and neuroscience.

We believe the work we do will have a direct impact on patients’ lives and act accordingly. We strive to build a collaborative culture at the intersection of being a performance and people driven company. We’re looking for talented professionals eager to help advance clinical research as we work to embed innovation into the fabric of our company. If you share our motivations and passion in research, come join us!

The Vice President and Global Head of Oncology Therapeutic Expertise is a senior executive responsible for shaping and driving the strategic, scientific, and clinical vision of the oncology portfolio across all stages of drug development—from early discovery through late‑stage clinical trials and regulatory approval. This role leads cross‑functional global teams and serves as a key interface with internal stakeholders, external partners, regulatory authorities, and thought leaders in oncology.

• Define and execute the global oncology therapeutic strategy aligned with corporate goals.
• Serve as a core member of the Leadership Team.
• Represent the company in joint development committees and strategic alliances.

• Lead and mentor global teams of clinical scientists and program leaders.
• Oversee development strategies from first‑in‑human studies to registrational trials.
• Ensure scientific rigor, ethical standards, and regulatory compliance (GCP, ICH, FDA, EMA).
• Guide the creation of clinical study protocols, investigator brochures, and regulatory submissions.

• Partner with regulatory, medical, clinical, and commercial teams.
• Align stakeholders across the organization to ensure cohesive program execution.
• Translate complex scientific and clinical strategies into actionable business plans.

• Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders, investigators, and regulatory bodies.
• Represent the company at global scientific and medical conferences.
• Lead external collaborations, including academic and industry partnerships.

• Provides input to decision makers on strategy for the corporation. Sets objectives and key results for broad group or function in alignment with corporate strategy.
• Communicates and implements strategy at the operational level in a broad group or function.

• Leads and builds effective teams across broad groups or functions within the organization.
• Fosters collaborative relationships across broad groups or functions to ensure an integrated approach to providing services.
• Sets and holds Direct Reports accountable for achieving their objectives.
• Mentors the next generation of leaders.
• Leads change consistent with company objectives.

• Executive-level problem solving and analytical skills, combined with impeccable business judgment.

• Oversight of a broad group or function of the organization with responsibilities for successful operations and to deliver service or expertise internally or externally.

• Collects, analyzes, and provides metrics to ensure delivery of services that exceed customer expectations across broad groups or functions within the organization.

• Setting the cultural tone for broad groups or functions in alignment with Emmes values and providing inspirational leadership through example rather than decree.
• Exemplifies Emmes values in all actions and behavior.

• Possesses executive presence. Capable of establishing credibility with employees and business…