Vice President & Global Head, Oncology Therapeutic Expertise

Vice President and Global Head, Oncology Therapeutic Expertise

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Emmes Group: Building a better future for us all.

Emmes Group is transforming the future of clinical research, bringing the promise of new medical discovery closer within reach for patients. Emmes Group was founded as Emmes more than 47 years ago, becoming one of the primary clinical research providers to the US government before expanding into public-private partnerships and commercial biopharma. Emmes has built industry leading capabilities in cell and gene therapy, vaccines and infectious diseases, ophthalmology, rare diseases, and neuroscience.

We believe the work we do will have a direct impact on patients' lives and act accordingly. We strive to build a collaborative culture at the intersection of being a performance and people driven company. We're looking for talented professionals eager to help advance clinical research as we work to embed innovation into the fabric of our company. If you share our motivations and passion in research, come join us!

Primary Purpose

The Vice President and Global Head of Oncology Therapeutic Expertise is a senior executive responsible for shaping and driving the strategic, scientific, and clinical vision of the oncology portfolio across all stages of drug development-from early discovery through late-stage clinical trials and regulatory approval. This role leads cross-functional global teams and serves as a key interface with internal stakeholders, external partners, regulatory authorities, and thought leaders in oncology.

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute the global oncology therapeutic strategy aligned with corporate goals.

• Serve as a core member of the Leadership Team.

• Represent the company in joint development committees and strategic alliances.

Clinical Development Oversight

• Lead and mentor global teams of clinical scientists and program leaders.

• Oversee development strategies from first-in-human studies to registrational trials.

• Ensure scientific rigor, ethical standards, and regulatory compliance (GCP, ICH, FDA, EMA).

• Guide the creation of clinical study protocols, investigator brochures, and regulatory submissions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with regulatory, medical, clinical, and commercial teams.

• Align stakeholders across the organization to ensure cohesive program execution.

• Translate complex scientific and clinical strategies into actionable business plans.

External Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders, investigators, and regulatory bodies.

• Represent the company at global scientific and medical conferences.

• • Lead external collaborations, including academic and industry partnerships.

Vision and Strategy

• Provides input to decision makers on strategy for the corporation. Sets objectives and key results for broad group or function in alignment with corporate strategy.
• Communicates and implements strategy at the operational level in a broad group or function.

Team Building

• Leads and builds effective teams across broad groups or functions within the organization.
• Fosters collaborative relationships across broad groups or functions to ensure an integrated approach to providing services.
• Sets and holds Direct Reports accountable for achieving their objectives.
• Mentors the next generation of leaders.
• Leads change consistent with company objectives.

Problem Solving

• Executive-level problem solving and analytical skills, combined with impeccable business judgment

Oversight

• Oversight of a broad group or function of the organization with responsibilities for successful operations and to deliver service or expertise internally or externally.

Metrics

• Collects, analyzes, and provides metrics to ensure delivery of services that exceed customer expectations across broad groups or functions within the organization.

Culture

• Setting the cultural tone for broad groups or functions in alignment with Emmes values and providing inspirational leadership through example rather than decree.
• Exemplifies Emmes values in all actions and behavior.

Credibility and Integrity

• Possesses executive presence. Capable of establishing credibility with employees and business partners, able to build consensus and achieve goals through influence versus direct line authority.
• Impeccable integrity as a leader and quickly seen as a role-model for leadership.

Continuous Improvement/Change Management

• Promptly takes the required corrective action when necessary.
• Continually assesses the operational effectiveness of structures in place to deliver service, reevaluate approaches, and introduce innovations to change paradigms that are ineffective or outdated.
• Brings new ideas and innovative solutions where practical to drive efficiency, enhanced quality and differentiating value to the client.
• Passion for improving human health.

Communication

• Continuously communicates up, down and across the company to share progress and solutions and future vision.
• Listening skills that embrace cognitive diversity.
• Ability to communicate with highly scientific client-management teams.
• Stays informed and communicates with others in a supportive manner regarding corporate activities.

Travel between corporate locations. Global travel as required.

• MD, PhD, or PharmD with deep expertise in oncology.
• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in oncology drug development, preferably in both early and late-stage programs.
• Proven track record of leading global teams and advancing oncology assets through development milestones.
• Strong understanding of the competitive landscape, regulatory environment, and commercial strategy in oncology.
• Experience with leading global CRO functions is a strong plus.
• Exceptional project management skills, with proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
• Strong understanding of the regulatory landscape related to oncology drug development globally
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholders.
• Passion for advancing research in rare diseases and improving patient outcomes.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities.

Why work at Emmes?

At Emmes, your actions and hard work will have a direct impact on public health initiatives, both globally and in our local communities with opportunities for volunteerism through our Emmes Cares community engagement program. We offer a competitive benefits package focused on the health and needs of our growing workforce, including:

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