Senior Vice President, Medical Affairs

IDEAYA Biosciences (NASDAQ: IDYA) is a public, clinical-stage precision medicine oncology company committed to the discovery, development, and commercialization of targeted therapeutics for patient populations with high unmet clinical needs. Our approach integrates extensive capabilities in identifying and validating translational biomarkers with small molecule drug discovery to select patient populations most likely to benefit from the therapies we are developing. We have developed an industry leading platform and pipeline in precision medicine by applying these capabilities across multiple approaches such as direct targeting of oncogenic pathways and synthetic lethality, which represents an emerging class of precision medicine targets. We believe this diversified approach will enable us to deliver the right medicine to the right patient to drive a more robust clinical response. IDEAYA has established strategic collaborations with GSK, Merck, Pfizer, and Gilead but wholly-owns or controls its four most-advanced clinical programs and we are committed to building a best-in-industry organization to deliver our precision medicines to the people who need them. 

When you're at IDEAYA, you will be in the midst of brilliant minds working on precision medicine therapies to help cancer patients. We are passionate and committed about being on the forefront of oncology medicine, which means we all have a high internal drive that is at the very core of every person at IDEAYA. We are inquisitive, ask deep questions, and are data-driven innovators who like to collaborate and use teamwork to move science forward. For more information, please see www.ideayabio.com.

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Position Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs to build and lead our global medical affairs function.  This individual will be responsible for developing and executing the medical affairs strategy and capabilities with an initial focus on supporting the late-phase clinical development and commercialization of our lead program darovasertib, in Uveal Melanoma [UM]. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of and experience with medical strategy, and have a track record of successfully leading operational execution of the full breadth of medical affairs launch activities for a late-phase oncology development program. 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.

This role reports to the Chief Medical Officer and will require close partnership with the Chief Commercial Officer and other functions.  This role is based in IDEAYA’s South San Francisco, California office, with an expectation to be in office 4 days a week.

• Accountable for the leadership, development, and operational execution of Medical Affairs strategy to align with the overall company strategic imperatives and support the safe and effective use of our products by customers and patients.
• Accountable for developing the scientific narratives and integrated evidence plans that will serve as the company’s strategic roadmap to align scientific, medical regulatory, health economics and outcomes research [HEOR], market access and commercial objectives.
• Build and lead key Medical Affairs capabilities such as field medical, medical information, and a robust independent scientific research assessment process.
• Leading and role modeling cross functional collaboration and a one-team mindset approach to galvanizing internal and external stakeholders is essential.  Key internal stakeholders include clinical development, regulatory affairs, and other cross-functional stakeholders to support product development, launch readiness and execution, and lifecycle management.
• Develop and execute a strategic plan for key opinion leader outreach and insights generation by proactively establishing and maintaining strong relationships with key opinion leaders, academic institutions, patient advocacy and medical societies in the field of oncology.
• Drive the generation and dissemination of scientific data through developing a company publications strategy inclusive of peer-reviewed publications, presentations, scientific symposia/congresses, and other channels of scientific exchange
• Assess needed capabilities and develop a Medical Affairs hiring plan within our company budget and operating model to leverage both internal and external resources
• Develop and oversee Medical Affairs annual operating budget, processes and systems
• Commitment to leading and executing in a compliant manner with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies.
• Ability to travel (domestic and some international) to attend scientific congresses and meet key stakeholders - up to 50% travel.

• Medical Degree (MD) Required; Medical Oncologist is highly preferred
• Minimum of 15 years of Oncology experience working in biotech/pharma industry
• Preference for candidates that have built and led the Medical Affairs function within a biotech during the transition from clinical development stage through commercial launch successfully
• Ability and willingness to perform in IDEAYA’s working-leader environment by rolling up your sleeves on day-to-day deliverables and tactics – while also expected to demonstrate strategic leadership, role modeling our company values, and demonstrating collaboration and teamwork
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively present to and engage with a wide range of audiences
• Proven experience leading medical affairs, or serving as a therapeutic medical affairs leader for an oncology product(s) (preferably in solid tumor and/or targeted oncology)
• U.S. and global medical affairs experience is required
• 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
• Ability to effectively communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences
• Strategic thinking with the ability to drive results in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

At IDEAYA Biosciences, we care about our employees and strive to provide a market-competitive total rewards package, including base pay, an annual performance bonus, company equity, and generous health and well-being benefits. The expected salary range for this role that is based in our South San Francisco, California office is

The base salary range for the Senior Vice President, Medical Affairs is:

 $405,000 - $445,000

The final salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on several factors that may include but are not limited to the office location where this open position is located, the final candidates’ experience within their profession, experience in the disease areas we are striving to make an impact in as a company, length of time within the industry, educational background, and performance during the interview process. 

The Company complies with all laws respecting equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against applicants with regard to any protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, and local law. This position requires you to work onsite at the Company’s facilities, with partial work-from-home flexibility, and the Company requires that all employees working in its facilities be fully vaccinated (except as required by applicable law). Therefore, this position requires you to be fully vaccinated from COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for medical or religious reasons, and/or as otherwise required by applicable law. The Company considers you fully vaccinated once 14 days have passed since you received either the second dose in a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine series or a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine must have been FDA approved, have emergency use authorization from the FDA, or, for persons fully vaccinated outside of the U.S., be listed for emergency use by the World Health Organization.

Total Rewards:

Along with our inspiring mission, and highly collaborative and inclusive environment, IDEAYA offers a competitive total rewards package that reflects our pay-for-performance philosophy where employees are eligible to be considered for merit-based salary increases, company discretionary short-term incentive plan participation, and company discretionary stock option awards (based on board approval).  Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but is not limited to, medical/dental/vision coverage (100% company paid for employees and 90% company paid for dependents), 401k, ESPP, and wellness programs. 

IDEAYA is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, IDEAYA does not discriminate in hiring or otherwise in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. EOE/AA/Vets.

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