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Scientific/Medical Director, Medical Affairs – Hematology/Oncology

Nurix Therapeutics is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of targeted protein degradation medicines, the next frontier in innovative drug design aimed at improving treatment options for patients with cancer and inflammatory diseases. Powered by a fully AI-integrated discovery engine capable of tackling any protein class, and coupled with unparalleled ligase expertise, Nurix’s dedicated team has built a formidable advantage in translating the science of targeted protein degradation into clinical advancements. Nurix aims to establish degrader-based treatments at the forefront of patient care, writing medicine’s next chapter with a new script to outmatch disease.

Job Summary:

The Scientific/Medical Director, Medical Affairs – Hematology/Oncology will play a critical role in supporting the advancement of Nurix’s Hematology/Oncology assets into late-stage development by providing scientific strategic and operational input into core Medical Affairs activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of Hematology/Oncology Medical Affairs plans, with focus on CLL, supporting Nurix’s Clinical Development programs, ensuring alignment across clinical, regulatory, research and commercial functions.
• Cultivate relationships with external audiences including medical and scientific experts, clinical researchers, academic institutions, community oncology, and research consortia, to assess unmet medical needs to develop and execute appropriate medical strategy.
• Act as core reviewer of scientific exchange resources including scientific decks, congress materials, training material, scientific publications.
• Assess, develop, and execute clinical research collaborations across Nurix Hematology/Oncology pipeline in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Review and approve standard and custom Medical Information response letters.
• Implement field medical training programs to ensure up-to-date knowledge transfer within the medical affairs team.
• Support Patient Advocacy lead on scientific exchange and partnership initiatives.
• Develop medical education objectives and assess Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Lead advisory board scientific content, including input into the selection of advisors and oversight of content development.
• Contribute to competitive intelligence analysis, reviewing data following major congresses to inform strategic decision-making.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, DO, NP, ANP or equivalent degree) preferred.
• Relevant Hematology/Oncology experience within academic or hospital environment preferred.
• 6+ years of experience in Medical Affairs or Clinical Development within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry preferred.
• Strong understanding of the regulatory and clinical landscape for hematologic malignancies.
• Proven track record of generating medical affairs plans and engaging with KOLs and scientific leaders to drive medical and clinical strategies.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Willingness to travel (~30-40%) for conferences, advisory meetings, and stakeholder engagements.

Location:

• Hybrid or remote position within the United States with travel as required.

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