Vice President, Head of Medical – Oncology

About Azurity Pharmaceuticals

Azurity Pharmaceuticals is a privately held, specialty pharmaceutical company that focuses on innovative products that meet the needs of underserved patients. As an industry leader in providing unique, accessible, and high-quality medications, Azurity leverages its integrated capabilities and vast partner network to continually expand its broad commercial product portfolio and robust late-stage pipeline. The company's patient-centric products span the cardiovascular, neurology, endocrinology, gastro-intestinal, institutional, and orphan markets, and have benefited millions of patients.

Azurity Pharmaceuticals is proud to be an inclusive workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek highly motivated individuals with the dedication, integrity, and creative spirit needed to thrive in our organization.

Position Overview

• Job Title: Vice President, Head of Medical -- Oncology
• Department: CMO Office
• Reports To: Chief Medical Officer
• Location: Raleigh (United States) or Dublin (Ireland)
• Level: Executive / VP

Azurity Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Vice President, Head of Medical -- Oncology to provide senior medical and scientific leadership across Azurity's oncology portfolio in global markets. This role is accountable for defining and executing integrated medical strategies that support scientific differentiation, clinical value, and lifecycle advancement of oncology products across development, launch, and commercialization.

Key Responsibilities

Oncology Medical Strategy Leadership

• Own and drive end-to-end medical strategy for the oncology portfolio across global markets.
• Define portfolio-level oncology medical strategic imperatives, including unmet need, scientific differentiation, biomarker strategy, evidence requirements, and lifecycle opportunities.
• Ensure consistent medical positioning and strategic clarity across oncology brands, indications, and lines of therapy globally.

Leadership of Medical Leads

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Medical Leads supporting oncology brands and programs.
• Establish clear frameworks, standards, and expectations for oncology brand-level medical strategy development, execution, and measurement.

Integrated Brand & Lifecycle Planning

• Partner closely with Commercial Brand Executives to align oncology portfolio's medical strategy with overall brand strategy and launch planning.
• Collaborate with Franchise Portfolio Management to inform portfolio prioritization, indication sequencing, and long-range oncology lifecycle planning.

Evidence Generation & Scientific Insight

• Guide oncology evidence generation strategies, including alignment with Clinical Development, investigator-initiated studies (IIS), real-world evidence (RWE), and registries.
• Leverage insights from MSLs, KOLs, advisory boards, and scientific congresses to continuously refine oncology medical strategy.

Cross-Functional & Executive Partnership

• Serve as the senior medical strategy partner for oncology across Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory, Clinical Development, Safety, and Global Medical Operations.
• Support business development, due diligence, and portfolio evaluation activities related to oncology assets.

Governance & Scientific Integrity

• Ensure all oncology medical strategies and activities comply with global medical governance standards, regulatory requirements, and ethical principles.

Executive Influence & Representation

• Act as a trusted advisor to the Chief Medical Officer on oncology portfolio strategy, scientific risk, and opportunity assessment.

Qualifications

Education

• Advanced degree required: MD, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent medical/scientific degree.

Experience

• 15+ years of experience in Medical Affairs roles within pharmaceutical or biotech organizations.
• Expert understanding of life cycle management process.
• Demonstrated Medical launch success within pharmaceutical and/or biotech organizations.
• Significant experience in oncology, including leadership of oncology medical strategy, clinical programs, or medical affairs teams.
• Proven success partnering closely with Commercial Brand leadership and Portfolio Management in a compliant, matrixed environment.

Skills & Competencies

• Deep oncology expertise with strong scientific and clinical acumen.
• Strategic portfolio-level thinking.
• Proven people leader with experience developing Medical Affairs professionals.
• Excellent executive communication, influence, and stakeholder-management skills.

Benefits We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: Includes an annual bonus based on company performance.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexibility: Hybrid work model (two days from home, three days in the office).
• Retirement Savings: 401K plan with matching up to 5%.
• Generous Time Off: Up to 15 vacation days annually + rollover, five sick/wellness days, and closure between Christmas and New Year's.
• Professional Growth: Tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate level courses or certifications.
• Recognition: Azurity High Five peer recognition platform.