Vice President, Medical Affairs

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build, lead, and execute the overall Medical Affairs strategy in alignment with Janux’s clinical development and corporate objectives.
• Establish scalable, compliant Medical Affairs infrastructure, processes, budgets, and operating models appropriate for a growing clinical-stage biotech organization.
• Serve as a key member of the cross-functional leadership team, providing medical and scientific insight to inform development and business decisions.
• Develop and oversee scientific and medical communications, including publications, congress strategy, scientific presentations, and medical information content.
• Shape and refine the clinical and scientific value across Janux’s oncology pipeline to ensure clear, accurate, and compelling external communication.
• Ensure consistency and scientific rigor across all external-facing medical materials and engagements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with leading investigators, key opinion leaders, and other external experts in oncology and immunotherapy.
• Lead the planning and execution of advisory boards, investigator meetings, and scientific exchange activities.
• Represent Janux at major national and international scientific congresses and meetings through direct engagement and presentations.
• Partner closely with Clinical Development, Clinical Operations and Translational teams to provide medical input into protocol design, endpoint selection, and evidence generation strategies.
• Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs to ensure compliant scientific exchange and alignment with global regulatory standards.
• Support commercialization readiness by providing medical expertise for internal training, external education, and payer‑relevant evidence strategies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of implementing tools to optimize and expand reach and frequency of interactions with US providers, advocacy organizations, patients, and key partners.
• Direct knowledge of promotional regulatory processes, Fair Market Value (FMV) process, tiering, and alignment with third-party vendors.
• Ensure all Medical Affairs activities are conducted in accordance with FDA, ICH, and other applicable regulatory and compliance guidelines.
• Establish and maintain high-integrity processes for HCP and KOL interactions, publications, and scientific exchange.
• Available to travel and work independently as well as with other senior executives.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Advanced degree required (MD, DO, PharmD, PhD, MS or equivalent).
• 15+ years (20 years preferred) of experience in Global Medical Affairs within biotech and/or pharmaceutical organizations, with increasing leadership responsibility.
• Significant experience in oncology required, including experience with immuno-oncology, cell therapy, or novel biologic platforms like T cell engagers.
• Demonstrated success in building and leading Global Medical Affairs functions in clinical-stage or emerging biotech environments.
• Proven track record in KOL engagement, scientific communications, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong understanding of Medical Affairs compliance, scientific standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to operate effectively in a hands-on, fast-paced organization.