VP / Head, Oncology R&D (Discovery + Clinical Dev) - ...

Vice President, Oncology TA R&D HeadLead BOTH Drug Discovery and Clinical Research - team of ~50 peopleUnique and attractive company cultureRetained SearchCornerstone Search Group is pleased to have been retained again by a profitable $1.5Bn+, high-market cap, fully integrated, oncology-focused pharma with a uniquely positive work environment that reflects its European HQ country's renowned culture. With a product portfolio featuring a current oncology blockbuster and the upcoming launch of another anticipated oncology blockbuster, our client is in a very active phase of building out their pipeline through both extensive in-house research across multiple modalities (ADC bsAb small molecule) and in-licensing efforts. This unique VP-level leadership role is responsible for Oncology R&D strategy and execution across both drug discovery and clinical development. Our client is seeking an entrepreneurial MD or MDPhD who is presently a Senior Director (or higher) in the pharma industry, ideally has both industry oncology clinical development experience as well as academic or industry lab research experience, values working with like-minded high EQ people in a high collaboration low bureaucracy environment, and has a passion for oncology drug development.5 ATTRACTIVE FEATURES:Uniquely attractive opportunity to join a growing, profitable, publicly-traded company with $1.5Bn+ in revenue and a $5Bn+ market cap that still retains a small company feel with very few layers.Our client's marketed products include a fast-growing cancer blockbuster and a Phase III clinical candidate that is anticipated to also be a blockbuster.This company's culture reflects its HQ country's reputation for having one of the world's most content populations.We have partnered with this client multiple times before, so we know them quite well. The people that we have helped them hire have been very happy with the culture and impressed with executive management and their peers.You will play a key role in the leadership of their US site across all functions.LOCATION: New York Metro Area (on-site or hybrid)This role is based in our client's New York Metro Area office and will require occasional travel to its European headquarters. Our client prefers local candidates (i.e., NJ, NY, PA, CT) or candidates along the Eastern seaboard (e.g., MA, MD, DC, NC, DE). WORK AUTHORIZATION: Our client will consider candidates who require an H-1B transfer, TN-Visa, or equivalent, as well as Green Card Permanent Resident sponsorship.RESPONSIBILITIES in a NUTSHELL:Responsible for Oncology Therapeutic Area strategy and implementation of said strategy.Accountable for the continued building and development of the oncology pipeline by leading both the Oncology Research and Oncology Clinical Development teams (~50 people as of now).Oversee the design and execution of oncology clinical trials strategy that incorporate global regulatory, medical, and commercial considerations.Lead andor support cross-functional teams working across Discovery, Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Compliance, and Commercial.Develop scientific relationships with academic research institutions and KOLs.Desired Skills Qualifications Experience Behaviors: MD MBBS DO MBChB required. Oncology or Immunology medical training is a plus.PhD is a plus.Previous pharma industry experience at the Senior Director or higher level, including leading early stage oncology clinical trials.Previous experience in lab research or lab leadership (academia or industry) is a plus.High emotional intelligence.Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner.CONTACT:Corey S. Ackerman, JD | Senior :x716CORNERSTONE SEARCH GROUP - Life Sciences Executive Search1200 Morris Turnpike, Suite 3005, Short Hills, NJ (USA)Search Group, recognized by Forbes as one of the "Top 100 Executive Search Firms" and by Hunt Scanlon as one of the "Top 50 Healthcare & Life Sciences Executive Search Firms", is a Life Sciences Executive Search firm that helps companies based around the world, ranging from startup biotechs to Top 10 pharmas, to find, attract, and hire talent for their US and globally based leadership positions (CxO and xVP levels) as well as their critical Director-level roles.Representative Retained Search Assignments:CEO | specialty pharma start-upCEO | regenerative medicine start-upUS CEO | established European small pharmaPresidentUS Commercial Head | generics pharmaCMO | late-stage public biotechCMO | mid-size pharmaCSO | mid-size global biotechSVP, Head of Global Medical Affairs | mid-size oncology companySVP, Head of Global Clinical Development | multi-TA mid-size pharmaSVP, Head of Global Regulatory Affairs | late-stage Israeli biotechGroup VP, Global Commercial Head | API Business Unit | Indian pharmaVP, Data Science RWE | Top 5 PharmaVP, Head of Regulatory Affairs | Boston biotechVP, US Head of Regulatory Affairs | Top 20 PharmaVP, Head of R&D Operations | Boston biotechVP, Head of HEOR (Health Economics & Outcomes Research | Top CNS specialty pharmaVP, Head of US HEOR & RWE | Top 5 PharmaVP, Head of Real-World Evidence | Top 5 pharmaVP, Head of US HEOR | Top Oncology PharmaED, Head of HEOR | Top West Coast PharmaVP, Head of Global Market Access | Top Oncology Specialty PharmaVP, Head of US Market Access | High-profile late stage biotechVP, Head of US Market Access | West Coast Late-Stage Public BiotechVP, Head of HemeOnc Clinical Research | Public oncology biotechVP, Head of Clinical Development | late-stage anti-infectives UK pharmaVP, Head of Global Drug Safety & PV | Chinese oncology biotechED, Head of Clinical Operations | British VC-backed biotechED, Global Commercial Strategy Franchise Head | Top rare disease Boston pharmaED, Head of Global Clinical Pharmacology | Public oncology biotechED, Head of Global HEOR | Large US PharmaHead, Patient Advocacy | European commercial-stage rare disease biotechMedical Directors (DirectorSDED levels) in Translational Medicine Clinical Development Medical Affairs Drug Safety: 75+ retained assignmentsHEORRWEMarket Access (ADDirectorSDED levels): 100+ retained assignmentsCornerstone's Privacy Policy: Cornerstone Search Group considers all inquiries, resume submissions, and any other personal information submitted to us as confidential information. 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Created: 2024-11-11