Lyell Immunopharma

Head of Medical Affairs

USA

Sponsorship not specified$370k-$410kDetected 5 days ago

LeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

Lyell is a late-stage clinical company advancing a pipeline of next-generation CAR T-cell therapies for patients with hematologic malignancies and solid tumors.
Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, the Vice President or Sr.
The Head of Medical Affairs will be a central contributor to launch readiness and successful launch execution.

We are committed to building an open, diverse and inclusive culture for all employees.

MD or DO strongly preferred
PharmD, PhD, or equivalent advanced scientific degree considered.
Oncology/hematology specialty strongly preferred.
VP level, 15+ years of experience, or Sr.
VP level, 5+ years or Sr.
VP level, 10+ years of experience of people leadership experience, including building and scaling teams in a high-growth environment.
Experience leading across multiple programs or therapeutic areas and managing other leaders (managing managers) is strongly preferred.
Extensive experience in oncology

Proven scientific expertise in oncology/hematology, with the ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate complex scientific data.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills; able to communicate credibly at all levels internally and with external stakeholders.
Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders.
Domain interest in digital innovation, with a track record of engagement strategies for patients and physicians.
Provide strategic and medical/scientific leadership across the pipeline, spanning hematologic malignancies (lymphoma) and solid tumors.
Provide senior medical leadership and insight across Clinical Development, Regulatory, Commercial, and Market Access functions.
Set enterprise Medical Affairs priorities and allocate resources across multiple concurrent programs and therapeutic areas.
Direct resource planning, prioritization, and budget oversight for Medical Affairs.
Attract, mentor, and retain top talent; foster a culture of integrity, scientific rigor, collaboration, and patient focus.
Ensure field medical, scientific communications, and evidence-generation plans are aligned, resourced, and launch-ready.
Represent Lyell at scientific congresses, advisory boards, and advocacy forums (e.g., ASH, ASCO, EHA, ICML, ESMO).
Gather and synthesize external insights to shape Medical Affairs initiatives and inform clinical development priorities.

$370,000 to $410,000 or Sr.
$410,000 to $470,000 annually, with the opportunity to earn an annual bonus.
The salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on Lyell's compensation practices and an applicant's qualifications and experience.
Employees are also eligible to participate in Lyell's Equity Incentive Plan.

Lyell is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental d

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