Vice President, Medical Affairs Strategy

Location: South San Francisco
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

IDEAYA Biosciences (NASDAQ: IDYA) is a public, clinical-stage precision medicine oncology company committed to the discovery, development, and commercialization of targeted therapeutics for patient populations with high unmet clinical needs. Our approach integrates extensive capabilities in identifying and validating translational biomarkers with small molecule drug discovery to select patient populations most likely to benefit from the therapies we are developing. We have developed an industry leading platform and pipeline in precision medicine by applying these capabilities across multiple approaches such as direct targeting of oncogenic pathways and synthetic lethality, which represents an emerging class of precision medicine targets. We believe this diversified approach will enable us to deliver the right medicine to the right patient to drive a more robust clinical response. IDEAYA has established strategic collaborations with GSK, Merck, Pfizer, and Gilead but wholly-owns or controls its four most-advanced clinical programs and we are committed to building a best-in-industry organization to deliver our precision medicines to the people who need them. 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 teamwork to move science forward. For more information, please see www.ideayabio.com . Notice to Agencies and Recruiters: All open positions and candidate activity are strictly managed through Human Resources. Please note that our policy is that recruiters do not contact employees/hiring managers directly to solicit business and/or present candidates. Submission of unsolicited resumes prior to an agreement set in place between the Human Resources Department and the recruiting agency will not create any implied obligation. Please note that failure to comply with this request will be a factor in developing a professional relationship with IDEAYA Bio. Inquiries regarding developing a recruiting relationship with us, may be directed to HR@ideayabio.com Position Summary: The Vice President Medical Affairs Strategy is a pivotal leadership role within IDEAYA’s Medical Affairs organization. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to lead and shape the development, implementation, and execution of our medical affairs strategy, ensuring scientific integrity, regulatory compliance, and improved patient access through pre-launch and launch. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring that medical initiatives align with corporate objectives and that high-quality, evidence-based information is delivered to both internal and external stakeholders. This position is based in our South San Francisco headquarters office and required to be onsite four days per week per our company policy, reporting in to the SVP Medical Affairs. What you'll do: Responsible for leading, developing, and executing the Medical Affairs strategy in alignment with company objectives, as part of a multi-year pre-launch and launch plan focused on enabling patient access and improving health outcomes. Deliver cross-functional medical and scientific leadership expertise to support the implementation of regulatory approval strategies, as well as the clinical evaluation and mitigation of product-related risks in preparation for launch. Provide strategic medical input working with Clinical Development and Commercial to support product launch preparation and lifecycle management. Develop and lead Key Opinion Leader (KOL) engagement initiatives, establishing and sustaining strong relationships with KOLs, academic institutions, medical societies, and patient advocacy groups. Oversee the planning, development, and execution of medical education programs, advisory boards, and scientific symposia. Lead the strategy and planning for medical conferences and represent IDEAYA Biosciences by providing scientific expertise at key events. Ensure adherence to all applicable regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Contribute to cross-functional scientific, medical, and regulatory review teams as required. Requirements: Minimum is graduate degree. Advance degree is preferred (MD, PhD, PharmD) 10 -12 years of experience in Medical Affairs or relevant fields (health economics, epidemiology, health services research), and development of publications within therapeutic areas. Demonstrated success in planning and executing medical strategies, complemented by strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences effectively. Proven ability to independently manage complex non-interventional study projects Strong leadership abilities with a proven capacity to inspire, motivate, and foster effective cross-functional collaboration. Deep understanding of the U.S. healthcare system, including regulatory frameworks, payer dynamics, and healthcare provider networks. Strong interpersonal skills are essential, including the ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide range of internal and external partners. Experience in a fast-paced, rapidly growing, smaller company is preferred. $316,285 - $390,705 a year At IDEAYA Biosciences, we care about our employees and strive to provide a market-competitive total rewards package, including base pay, an annual performance bonus, company equity, and generous health and well-being benefits. The expected salary range for this role that is based in our South San Francisco, California office is $316,285 - $390,705. 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 at the Company’s facilities, with partial 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. 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. IDEAYA is an equal opportunity employer. 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