Director, Medical Affairs

ORIC Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Director of Medical Affairs at ORIC Pharmaceuticals managing oncology product strategies and scientific engagement activities. Leading medical strategy for oncology treatments and collaborations in clinical development.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeRemote • South San Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $220,000 - $275,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and lead Global Medical Affairs capabilities in medical communications, operations, and field medical.
Facilitate US and global medical strategy for rinzimetostat and enozertinib.
Lead evidence generation planning in prostate, NSCLC, and other areas.
Provide medical leadership in scientific engagement activities and key opinion leader outreach.
Manage pre-launch/launch activities and provide updates to management.
Develop and lead patient advocacy strategies.
Support competitive intelligence activities and collaborate on scientific communication points.
Manage operating budgets and processes efficiently.

Requirements

What you’ll need

An advanced medical/scientific degree (MD, PhD, NP/PA, or PharmD)
8+ years of experience in medical affairs, biotech and/or pharmaceutical industry
At least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
Strong scientific background in oncology.
Strong networking skills with existing relationships in oncology healthcare.
Proven track record for medical affairs activities, including budget management for multiple compounds.
Hands-on experience executing US and global activities in medical affairs.
Extensive experience in product launches.
Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities with little direction.
Ability to travel (up to 50%) to South San Francisco and San Diego.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

medical communicationsevidence generation planningbudget managementscientific engagementcompetitive intelligencepatient advocacy strategiesproduct launchesoncology

Soft Skills

networkingleadershipverbal communicationwritten communicationpresentation skillsprioritizationcollaboration

Certifications

MDPhDNPPAPharmD