Director, Medical Lead - Oncology

Company: Azurity Pharmaceuticals - US
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description 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. For more information, visit www.azurity.com. Azurity Pharmaceuticals is proud to be an inclusive workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Azurity's success is attributable to our incredibly talented, dedicated team that focuses on benefiting the lives of patients by bringing the best science and commitment to quality into everything that we do. We seek highly motivated individuals with the dedication, integrity, and creative spirit needed to thrive in our organization. Azurity Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Director, Medical Lead to provide strategic medical leadership across the Oncology Franchise (ONCO) . This role serves as the senior medical strategist responsible for ensuring scientific rigor, consistency, and alignment of medical strategy across brands and indications within the portfolio. Reporting to the VP Medical Strategy Executive , the Medical Lead will ensure high-quality medical strategy development, evidence planning, and cross-functional execution in support of global markets. Key Responsibilities Portfolio Medical Strategy Leadership • Lead and integrate medical strategy across Oncology Franchise (ONCO), ensuring alignment with enterprise medical objectives. • Translate scientific data, unmet need, and external insights into clear, differentiated medical strategies at the portfolio and brand level. • Ensure consistency of medical positioning, evidence priorities, and scientific narratives across indications and regions. Leadership of Medical Directors • Provide direct leadership, mentorship, and oversight to Medical Manager supporting the portfolio. • Establish standards, frameworks, and expectations for medical strategic planning, execution, and measurement . • Foster strong strategic capability and scientific leadership across the Medical Strategy team. Integrated Brand & Lifecycle Planning • Partner closely with Commercial Brand Teams to align medical strategy with brand strategy, launch readiness, and lifecycle planning—while maintaining appropriate medical independence. • Collaborate with Franchise Portfolio Management Team to inform indication sequencing, portfolio prioritization, and long-range lifecycle strategy. • Oversee medical contributions to integrated brand plans , including pre-launch, launch, and post-launch phases. Evidence Generation & Scientific Insight • Guide development of evidence generation strategies , including investigator-initiated studies (IIS), real-world evidence (RWE), and post-marketing research. • Ensure medical strategies are informed by clinical data, real-world insights, guidelines, and evolving standards of care . • Leverage insights from MSLs, KOLs, advisory boards, and congresses to continuously refine strategy. Cross-Functional & Executive Collaboration • Serve as a senior medical strategy partner to Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Regulatory, Market Access, Safety, and Global Medical Operations . • Provide medical strategic input into value, access, and reimbursement discussions relevant to the portfolio. • Support business development and due diligence activities through medical assessment of potential assets. Governance & Scientific Integrity • Ensure all medical strategies and activities adhere to global medical governance standards, regulatory requirements, and ethical principles . • Partner with Legal and Compliance to maintain appropriate separation between medical and commercial activities. ducation • Advanced degree required: MD, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent medical/scientific degree. Experience • 10 years of experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, or medical strategy roles within pharmaceutical or biotech organizations. • Demonstrated leadership of Medical Directors or senior medical strategists. • Experience supporting therapeutic areas within oncology. • Proven success partnering with Commercial and Portfolio Management teams in a matrixed environment. • Experience supporting global portfolios and multiple product lifecycles. Skills & Competencies • Strong portfolio-level strategic thinking and scientific judgment. • Proven people leader with experience developing senior medical talent. • Excellent executive communication and stakeholder-management skills. • Deep understanding of drug development, evidence generation, and medical governance. • High ethical standards and strong patient-centric orientation. Preferred Qualifications • Experience in specialty pharma or complex therapeutic portfolios. • Experience working across US and international markets. • Prior involvement in multiple launches and lifecycle expansions. • Experience supporting franchise- or portfolio-based operating models. Travel • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25–35% LI-Hybrid Pay Range $190,000—$225,000 USD Physical & Mental Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to sit for long periods of time While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; talk and/or hear May occasionally climb stairs and/or ride elevators The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds Employee must be able to manipulate keyboard, operate a telephone and hand-held devices Other miscellaneous job duties as required Benefits We Offer: Unlock Your Earning Potential: Join our team and be rewarded with a competitive compensation package, including an annual bonus based on company performance, that recognizes your exceptional talent. Sales - In lieu of annual bonuses, we offer an Incentive compensation program that allows you to earn more - even over plan. Fuel Your Success: * Sales Only* - We understand the value of your hard work and provide a car reimbursement program and gas card for both business and personal use as part of our commitment to supporting you. Comprehensive Health Coverage: We value your well-being and offer excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage to ensure you and your family are always taken care of. Flexibility for Your Lifestyle: Achieve work-life balance with our hybrid work model, allowing you to work two days from home and three days in the office. * Excludes Sales, Manufacturing, and some Operations positions* Invest in Your Future: Our Retirement Savings Plan (401K) is designed to help you secure a comfortable retirement by matching dollar for dollar up to 5%. Time Off That Counts: Take advantage of our generous time off policy, which offers up to 15 vacation days annually rollover (up to 40 hours) as well as five sick/wellness days. For new employees, vacation accrual will be prorated based on your start date. Meaningful Time with Your Loved Ones: We close between Christmas and New Year's to give you an extra week off to spend quality time with your family and recharge. Enjoy the Holidays: Over the course of the year, Azurity recognizes 13 holidays. Invest in Your Education: We support your professional growth with tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate level courses or certifications. Recognize and Be Recognized: Our Azurity High Five peer recognition platform allows you to celebrate your colleagues' accomplishments and receive recognition for your own outstanding work. The California Consumer Privacy Act regulates privacy rights and consumer protection for residents of California, United States. For details, click here. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) sets guidelines for the collection and processing of personal information from individuals who live in the European Union (EU).

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