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Director, Medical Affairs - Oncology (Contractor)

Director, Medical Affairs - Oncology (Contractor)
Location: Princeton, NJ (Hybrid)
Duration: 6 months (extendable based on business needs)
Reports to: SVP, Head of Clinical Development & Medical Affairs

PMV Pharma is a precision oncology company focused on the discovery and development of small molecule therapies targeting p53, a well-characterized tumor suppressor protein mutated in approximately half of all cancers. Leveraging deep scientific expertise and a differentiated approach to reactivating p53, PMV is advancing a pipeline of novel therapies designed to address significant unmet medical needs. The company operates with a lean, highly collaborative team and is progressing toward key clinical and regulatory milestones in support of future commercialization.

Position Overview
The Director, Medical Affairs (Contractor) is currently a project-based role responsible for supporting the development and execution of key Medical Affairs initiatives for the oncology portfolio. This role is engaged to deliver high-priority strategic and operational outputs aligned with clinical, regulatory, and pre-commercial milestones.
Key Responsibilities

  • Drive execution of defined components of the Global Medical Affairs Plan
  • Partner with cross-functional teams (Clinical Development, Regulatory, Market Access, Commercial) to ensure aligned scientific and communication strategies
  • Develop and disseminate scientific and medical materials for healthcare providers, payors, and other stakeholders
  • Support advisory board planning and execution aligned with program objectives
  • Contribute to KOL engagement strategy and external relationship management
  • Monitor and synthesize competitive landscape, clinical data, and scientific trends to inform tactical decision-making
  • Provide medical input to support regulatory submissions and clinical development activities
  • Ensure all activities comply with applicable regulatory and industry standards (e.g., GxP)
  • Support tracking of project-level budgets and Medical Affairs activities, as applicable

Key Deliverables

  • Defined components of the Global Medical Affairs Plan
  • Advisory board execution and summary outputs
  • Scientific communication materials (e.g., slide decks, FAQs, publications support)
  • KOL engagement plans and interaction summaries
  • Competitive intelligence and medical insights reports
  • Contributions to regulatory and clinical milestone activities (e.g., NDA readiness support)

Qualifications

  • MD, PhD, or PharmD with significant experience in Oncology Medical Affairs
  • ~8-10+ years in biotech/pharmaceutical industry, including Medical Affairs leadership or equivalent strategic experience
  • Proven ability to independently deliver Medical Affairs strategy and execution in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and scientific communication standards
  • Demonstrated success in cross-functional collaboration and external stakeholder engagement
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills
  • Ability to operate with minimal oversight and rapid ramp-up
  • Willingness to travel (~20%)

Contract Scope & Engagement Terms

  • Project-based, independent contractor role with defined deliverables and timeline
  • No direct people management responsibilities
  • Operates autonomously while collaborating closely with internal stakeholders
  • Not benefit-eligible; engagement structured in accordance with contractor classification guidelinesDirector, Medical Affairs - Oncology (Contractor)
    Location: Princeton, NJ (Hybrid)
    Duration: 6 months (extendable based on business needs)
    Reports to: SVP, Head of Clinical Development & Medical Affairs

    PMV Pharma is a precision oncology company focused on the discovery and development of small molecule therapies targeting p53, a well-characterized tumor suppressor protein mutated in approximately half of all cancers. Leveraging deep scientific expertise and a differentiated approach to reactivating p53, PMV is advancing a pipeline of novel therapies designed to address significant unmet medical needs. The company operates with a lean, highly collaborative team and is progressing toward key clinical and regulatory milestones in support of future commercialization.

    Position Overview
    The Director, Medical Affairs (Contractor) is currently a project-based role responsible for supporting the development and execution of key Medical Affairs initiatives for the oncology portfolio. This role is engaged to deliver high-priority strategic and operational outputs aligned with clinical, regulatory, and pre-commercial milestones.
    Key Responsibilities

  • Drive execution of defined components of the Global Medical Affairs Plan
  • Partner with cross-functional teams (Clinical Development, Regulatory, Market Access, Commercial) to ensure aligned scientific and communication strategies
  • Develop and disseminate scientific and medical materials for healthcare providers, payors, and other stakeholders
  • Support advisory board planning and execution aligned with program objectives
  • Contribute to KOL engagement strategy and external relationship management
  • Monitor and synthesize competitive landscape, clinical data, and scientific trends to inform tactical decision-making
  • Provide medical input to support regulatory submissions and clinical development activities
  • Ensure all activities comply with applicable regulatory and industry standards (e.g., GxP)
  • Support tracking of project-level budgets and Medical Affairs activities, as applicable
  • Key Deliverables
  • Defined components of the Global Medical Affairs Plan
  • Advisory board execution and summary outputs
  • Scientific communication materials (e.g., slide decks, FAQs, publications support)
  • KOL engagement plans and interaction summaries
  • Competitive intelligence and medical insights reports
  • Contributions to regulatory and clinical milestone activities (e.g., NDA readiness support)
  • Qualifications
  • MD, PhD, or PharmD with significant experience in Oncology Medical Affairs
  • ~8-10+ years in biotech/pharmaceutical industry, including Medical Affairs leadership or equivalent strategic experience
  • Proven ability to independently deliver Medical Affairs strategy and execution in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and scientific communication standards
  • Demonstrated success in cross-functional collaboration and external stakeholder engagement
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills
  • Ability to operate with minimal oversight and rapid ramp-up
  • Willingness to travel (~20%)
  • Contract Scope & Engagement Terms
  • Project-based, independent contractor role with defined deliverables and timeline
  • No direct people management responsibilities
  • Operates autonomously while collaborating closely with internal stakeholders
  • Not benefit-eligible; engagement structured in accordance with contractor classification guidelin
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Director, Medical Affairs - Oncology (Contractor)

PMV Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Princeton, NJ
Full Time

Published on 06/27/2026

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