Senior Director, Medical Strategy & Stakeholder Management

Company: IDEAYA Biosciences
Location: South San Francisco
Posted on: January 26, 2026

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 Senior Director, Medical Strategy & Stakeholder Management to join IDEAYA’s Medical Affairs team. The Senior Director, Medical Strategy & Stakeholder Management 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 and stakeholder engagement strategy from pre-launch, launch, and commercialization. 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 headquarter office and required to be onsite four days per week per our company policy. Reporting to: VP Medical Affairs Strategy Job Description 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. Lead Patient Advocacy strategy and engagement, including coordination with ex-US partners and organizations, as needed Develop and lead Key Opinion Leader (KOL) engagement initiatives, establishing and sustaining strong relationships with KOLs, academic institutions, and medical societies. Oversee the planning, development, and execution of advisory boards and other insight-generating activities. 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. Lead the strategy for medical education and 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 (PhD or PharmD) 8-10 years of experience in Medical Affairs or relevant fields (health economics, epidemiology, health services research) Demonstrated success in planning and executing medical strategies, including experience in developing data generation and communication strategies within oncology Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences, including Patient Advocacy groups, KOLs, and medical societies 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. All employees are expected to act with integrity and in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and IDEAYA policies, including IDEAYA’s Code of Conduct.Employees must demonstrate good judgement and ethical behavior in all business activities, maintain patient and product safety as a top priority, and report any suspected violations of law or Company policy through appropriate channels 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 Senior Director, Medical Strategy & Stakeholder Management is $277,000 - $342,000. 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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