Vice President, Oncology Sales

Company: IDEAYA Biosciences
Location: South San Francisco
Posted on: October 28, 2025

Job Description:

Non-Solicitation Policy and Notice to Agencies and Recruiters: IDEAYA's Non-Solicitation Policy strictly prohibits agencies and recruiters from any contact and communication with IDEAYA employees, managers, and leaders to submit unsolicited candidate resumes and/or to solicit business partnerships . Submission of unsolicited candidate resumes by agencies or recruiters with or without a contract in place with IDEAYA Biosciences Inc. will not create any implied obligation. Failure to comply with this policy will result in disqualification from current and future business opportunities with IDEAYA Biosciences. All recruiting and talent agency decisions are strictly managed by the internal IDEAYA Human Resources function. All communication by external agencies and recruiters must be directed to humanresources@ideayabio.com. We ask that you only email your interest once. Job Summary About IDEAYA Biosciences: IDEAYA is a precision medicine oncology company committed to the discovery, development, and commercialization of transformative therapies for cancer. Our approach integrates expertise in small-molecule drug discovery, structural biology and bioinformatics with robust internal capabilities in identifying and validating translational biomarkers to develop tailored, potentially first-in-class targeted therapies aligned to the genetic drivers of disease. We have built a deep pipeline of product candidates focused on synthetic lethality and antibody-drug conjugates, or ADCs, for molecularly defined solid tumor indications. Our mission is to bring forth the next wave of precision oncology therapies that are more selective, more effective, and deeply personalized with the goal of altering the course of disease and improving clinical outcomes for patients with cancer. When you're at IDEAYA, you will be in the midst of brilliant minds working on precision medicine therapies to help cancer patients. We are passionate and committed about being on the forefront of oncology medicine, which means we all have a high internal drive that is at the very core of every person at IDEAYA. We are inquisitive, ask deep questions, and are data-driven innovators who like to collaborate and use team work to move science forward. For more information, please see www.ideayabio.com. Location: South San Francisco, CA. Position Summary: We are seeking a highly experienced Vice President, Oncology Sales to build, lead and execute the go-to-market sales strategy for IDEAYA’s first commercial product. This leader will bring their extensive U.S. oncology and launch experience to the role with an initial focus on launch readiness and commercialization of our lead program darovasertib in metastatic Uveal Melanoma [mUM]. The VP of Sales will be expected to build a fit-for-purpose, multi-level national selling model initially in the mUM space with the potential to expand significantly to other major tumor types based on pipeline progress. The role requires a hands-on, entrepreneurial leader with a proven track record of building, training, and scaling high-performing teams in pre-commercial or early-commercial environments. The preferred candidate will have demonstrated cross-functional leadership and ability to partner for impact with colleagues across operations, analytics, value & access, marketing, medical affairs, and others to optimize performance. As a key member of the Commercialization Leadership Team and one of our early commercial hires, this role will be integral in IDEAYA’s transition to a successful commercial stage biotechnology company. This role reports to the Chief Commercial Officer and is based in IDEAYA’s South San Francisco, California headquarters. Job Description What you’ll do: Lead the development and implementation of the go-to-market and field sales strategy for the launch of the company's first oncology product in metastatic uveal melanoma [mUM] Establish and refine key performance metrics, territory design, sales/CRM platforms, and incentive compensation structures to ensure effective execution and accountability Partner cross-functionally to ensure sales strategies are informed by insights from marketing, insights/analytics, value & access, and medical affairs Recruit, train, and develop an elite oncology sales force with a focus on clinical & business acumen, competitive selling, and customer & account management Foster a culture of performance, collaboration, and integrity within the field organization. Develop and maintain strong relationships with key oncology centers, KOLs/HCPs, and community practices Drive a customer- and patient-centric approach to engagement, ensuring alignment with compliance and corporate values Champion the voice of the customer internally to shape strategy, messaging, and future product launches Serve as a core member of the Commercialization Leadership and Launch Readiness Teams to prepare for darovasertib approvals and contribute to strategic and operational planning across the portfolio Deliver tight financial management of FTE and operational budgets for the entire sales force function Actively contribute to the annual brand planning, forecasting, and budgeting process Keep abreast of market conditions, competitive activities, and technological trends through ongoing research and engagement at industry and medical conferences, literature reviews and other sources Work in close collaboration with Marketing, Value & Access, Operations/Insights, Medical Affairs, Finance, & Legal to ensure the compliant achievement of business objectives. Travel - Position requires up to 75% travel Requirements: Undergraduate degree required, MBA and/or relevant post graduate qualifications preferred Minimum of fifteen (15) years of multi-functional commercial pharmaceutical experience with at least 8 years in leadership roles overseeing field sales Deep Oncology experience is required with rare oncology/disease experience a plus Proven success in launch preparation and commercial oncology launches is critical Inspirational leader with a successful track record of attracting, developing and retaining talent and building high performing teams Strategic thinker with skillset to leverage multiple analytic approaches to deliver outstanding execution and results Entrepreneurial mindset with the flexibility and resilience to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving biotech environment Strong understanding of oncology market dynamics, innovative selling models, and the evolving regulatory/compliance environment Possess strong executive presence, excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills Total Rewards Along with our inspiring mission, and highly collaborative and inclusive environment, IDEAYA offers a competitive total rewards package that reflects our pay-for-performance philosophy where employees are eligible to be considered for merit-based salary increases, company discretionary short-term incentive plan participation, and company discretionary stock option awards (based on board approval). Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but is not limited to, medical/dental/vision coverage (100% company paid for employees and 90% company paid for dependents), 401k, ESPP, and wellness programs. The expected salary range for the roleof Vice President, Oncology Sales is $303,000 and $374,000. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on several factors that may include but are not limited to the office location where this open position is located, the final candidates’ experience within their profession, experience in the disease areas we are striving to make an impact in as a company, length of time within the industry, educational background, and performance during the interview process. The Company complies with all laws respecting equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against applicants with regard to any protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, and local law. This position requires you to work onsite in the office at the Company’s facilities for training & meetings, with work-from-home flexibility, and the Company requires that all employees working in its facilities be fully vaccinated (except as required by applicable law). Therefore, this position requires you to be fully vaccinated from COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for medical or religious reasons, and/or as otherwise required by applicable law. The Company considers you fully vaccinated once 14 days have passed since you received either the second dose in a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine series or a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine must have been FDA approved, have emergency use authorization from the FDA, or, for persons fully vaccinated outside of the U.S., be listed for emergency use by the World Health Organization. IDEAYA is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, IDEAYA does not discriminate in hiring or otherwise in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. EOE/AA/Vets.

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