Who We Are >>> Why You Should Work With Us
Olema Oncology is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of targeted therapies for women's cancers. Olema's lead product candidate, palazestrant (OP-1250), is a proprietary, orally-available small molecule with dual activity as both a complete estrogen receptor (ER) antagonist (CERAN) and a selective ER degrader (SERD). It is currently being evaluated both as a single agent in an ongoing Phase 3 clinical trial, and in combination with CDK4/6 inhibitors (palbociclib and ribociclib) and a PI3Ka inhibitor (alpelisib), in patients with recurrent, locally advanced or metastatic ER-positive (ER ), human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative (HER2-) breast cancer. Palazestrant has been granted FDA Fast Track designation for the treatment of ER /HER2- metastatic breast cancer that has progressed following one or more lines of endocrine therapy with at least one line given in combination with a CDK4/6 inhibitor. Olema is headquartered in San Francisco and has operations in Cambridge, Massachusetts. For more information, please visit us at www.olema.com, or follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Onto something big, together. Olema is made up of people who are passionate beyond measure. Each and every day, we come together to do amazing things - for each other, for science, and for women with cancer.
Our modern hybrid workplace model encourages employees to split their week between working from home and at our lab/office, while also providing several allowances to help with both home office and commute expenses.
While at the lab/office, our teams build their camaraderie , opening the door for more authentic mentorship and career development opportunities. While at home, employees can make the most of their time - whether that's picking up the kids from school, going on a mid-day run, or catching up on chores. Through this model, we strive to offer our employees the best of both work models.
We are seeking a dynamic and experience Vice President and Head of Medical Affairs to lead our medical affairs team in shaping the strategic direction of our oncology portfolio, with a focus on breast cancer. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in building and executing medical strategies, fostering key opinion leaders (KOL) relationships, and be a key collaborator between clinical development and future commercial and market access teams.
Your work will primarily encompass:
Responsibilities:

• Accountable for the leadership, development, and execution of the Medical Affairs StrategyDesign, the structure and assess the needed capabilities for building a Medical Affairs team
• Provide scientific and functional leadership to the Medical Affairs team
• Serve as a key partner with Commercial in terms of market-building activities
• Develop and lead Key Opinion Leader outreach by establishing and maintaining strong relationships with key opinion leaders, academic institutions, and medical societies in the field of oncology, particularly breast cancer
• Serve as a credible scientific expert and advocate for the company's oncology portfolio
• Establish investigator-initiated studies program
• Lead publication strategy and planning, CME education, symposia, and congress planning
• Establish policies and procedures for key Medical Affairs activities, ensuring compliance with the principles of Scientific Engagement, including leading discussions around compassionate use programs
• Actively contribute to the development of target product profiles, contributing the voice of the medical professional to the development of these assets
• Contribute to the selection of vendors and design of educational materials
• Accountable for copy approval of external materials
• Represent Olema as the key liaison with advocacy groups and medical and scientific societies worldwide
• Lead the medical strategy for Advisory Board meetings
• Partner with Legal and Compliance to ensure Medical Affairs activities are conducted according to Olema's policies and procedures, and in a manner compliant with all external laws and regulations
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including clinical development, clinical operations, project management, regulatory affairs, and commercial, to drive the successful development and commercialization of oncology products
• Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with the broader Olema organization

Ideal Candidate Profile >>>
A love of challenging, important work. We are a pragmatic team, driven to imagine and develop meaningful therapies for improving lives. All employees within our company play a unique and crucial role in our success, both in accomplishing our mission and building a positive company culture. As such, we are looking for someone with the right combination of knowledge, experience, and attributes for this role.
Knowledge:

• Graduate degree in health sciences (MD, PhD, PharmD)
• Minimum of 15 years of experience working in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry in medical affairs with at least 5 years in leadership roles
• Relevant launch experience preferred
• Proven track record of success in medical affairs strategy, and KOL engagement, preferably in the field of breast cancer
• Prior interactions with public health agencies, medical and scientific societies
• Strong understanding of clinical trial design, regulatory requirements, and market access considerations in oncology
• Experience with publication planning and lifecycle management
• Proven ability to plan and execute medical strategies

Attributes:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences
• Strategic thinker with the ability to drive results in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and project management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills commensurate with the need to work closely with investigators, consultants, vendors, and team members across functions

COMP RANGE TEXT:
The base pay range for this position is expected to be $310,000 -$340,000 annually, however the base pay offered may vary depending on location, market, job related knowledge, skills and capabilities, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes equity, bonus, and benefits.
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Important Information >>>
We provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and believe that great ideas and discoveries come from a mix of expertise, background, and experience. Olema is building a culture where the value of difference is celebrated.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package , seeking to provide an open, flexible, and friendly work environment to empower employees and provide them with a platform to develop their long-term careers. A Summary of Benefits is available for all applicants.
Please note: Olema doesn't accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Thank you.
Additional Note/Fraud Alert : Olema will not conduct interviews via text message or messaging platforms and will not ask you to download anything as part of your interview. Though we use third party tools to help with advertising our jobs, please be vigilant in checking that the communication is in fact coming from Olema .