Principal Medical Affairs / Principal Medical Affairs

Position Overview

Exact Sciences is dedicated to delivering critical answers for patients throughout their cancer journey, from early detection to treatment decision-making. With a strong focus on people and an empathetic spirit that fuels the company’s culture, Exact Sciences is committed to creating and providing solutions that address the needs of patients, providers, and families.

The company is at the forefront of cancer care, offering a leading portfolio of products that facilitate earlier detection and treatment guidance. Exact Sciences empowers individuals to make informed decisions across the cancer continuum, driven by a commitment to innovation that combines scientific rigor with an open-minded approach.

To expand its offerings, Exact Sciences is actively developing its pipeline with a focus on tackling a broader array of cancer tests through:

• Expanding the Oncotype IQ platform to include liquid and tissue-based tests, thereby enhancing cancer care.
• Implementing biomarker-based technologies to develop a liquid biopsy capable of detecting cancers and precancers from blood samples.
• Utilizing a proven multi-marker approach to achieve the analytical sensitivity necessary to differentiate between normal and cancerous samples.
• Collaborating with leading clinicians and scientists at Mayo Clinic to identify biomarkers associated with the 15 deadliest cancers.
• Building a cancer detection platform informed by insights gained from the development of Cologuard® (currently available in the US only).

By 2020, Oncotype DX had been utilized to guide treatment decisions for over 1 million cancer patients worldwide in breast, prostate, and colon cancer. In July 2019, Exact Sciences acquired Genomic Health, a California-based company specializing in genetic cancer detection, for USD 2.8 billion, solidifying its position as a leading global cancer diagnostics company.

Further expansions followed in 2020 with the acquisition of Thrive Earlier Detection Corp. and Base Genomics, and in February 2021, Exact Sciences announced the acquisition of Ashion Analytics, LLC, enhancing its genomics testing capabilities tailored for precision cancer treatments.

The company operates its global headquarters in the United States and has an international headquarters in Zug, Switzerland, encompassing regions including Europe, Canada, Africa, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.

International Medical Affairs Director, Northern Europe

This role is responsible for medical affairs activities across selected key markets in Northern Europe, including Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Poland, Israel, and the Middle East Africa region. Responsibilities include managing research and educational initiatives while supporting commercial and reimbursement objectives for the Oncotype DX portfolio, particularly the Oncotype DX Breast Cancer Assay.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing a Medical Affairs Strategic Plan for the region focusing on Key Opinion Leader engagement and educational initiatives.
• Providing support for medical education, reimbursement needs, and physician customer engagement.
• Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with international, national, and regional thought leaders in breast cancer.
• Serving as the primary contact for investigators and assisting in R&D and investigator-initiated studies.
• Leading national and regional Advisory Boards when external advice is necessary.
• Delivering medical education and support for marketing material development.
• Presenting clinical information in both group and one-on-one settings for healthcare providers.
• Collaborating with the regional team to execute key medical activities.
• Ensuring compliance with corporate policies and European regulatory requirements.

Skills and Qualifications

We are looking for candidates with strong qualifications in the following areas:

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong integrity, ethical standards, and mutual respect for colleagues.
• Ability to work collaboratively within diverse teams.
• Business acumen and innovative mindset.
• Experience in managing complexity and ambiguity.
• Willingness to travel up to 40-50% of the working time, which may include overnight/weekend travel.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify for this position, candidates must have:

• A degree in Medicine/Medical Doctor or PhD, PharmD.
• A minimum of 3 years of therapeutic clinical experience.
• 6 to 8 years of industry experience (pharma, biotech, or medical technology).
• Expertise in oncology, with experience in breast, GI, or lung cancer is a plus.
• Fluency in English and German is mandatory.
• The ability to work without sponsorship in Switzerland.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional experience in the diagnostics or biotech industry, as well as proficiency in other languages, is preferred.

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. Applicable portions of the Company’s affirmative action program are available to any applicant or employee for inspection upon request.