Director, Medical Affairs – Gastrointestinal Oncology (Europe)

About the role

The Director, Medical Affairs GI, Europe provides strategic and operational medical leadership across the European region for the gastrointestinal oncology portfolio, focusing on pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma and colorectal cancer. Reporting to the Executive Director, Medical Affairs GI, Europe, the role contributes to the development and execution of the regional medical strategy aligned with global objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and lead execution of the Regional GI Medical Strategy, including scientific engagement, evidence generation, internal education, medical communications, and patient‑advocacy initiatives.
• Partner with Global Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Market Access, Commercial, Regulatory and other cross‑functional teams to translate global strategy into impactful regional plans.
• Provide European medical input into clinical development programs, publication planning, real‑world evidence generation, biomarker strategies and scientific communication activities.
• Assess local market needs with European country medical teams, identify gaps, synthesize insights and shape regional priorities and evidence‑generation plans.
• Serve as a medical expert in gastrointestinal oncology, ensuring scientific, ethical and compliance standards.
• Support launch readiness and pre‑launch planning for GI assets, including advisory boards, congresses, investigator interactions and medical education initiatives.

Required profile

• Advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD or equivalent) in a relevant medical or scientific field.
• 10+ years of experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry and/or clinical oncology practice, with significant Medical Affairs experience.
• Strong scientific expertise in oncology, preferably gastrointestinal malignancies such as pancreatic and colorectal cancers.
• Deep understanding of precision medicine and targeted therapies.
• Experience in European, regional or global Medical Affairs roles within matrix organizations.
• Hands‑on experience across scientific engagement, publications, medical communications, evidence generation and launch readiness.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills and willingness to travel across Europe.