# Medical Director at Verastem Oncology

- Company: Verastem Oncology
- What the company does: Embracing the power of partnership and collaboration to develop novel cancer therapies. Backed by Foresite Capital.
- Company website: https://verastem.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $250K to $320K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-28
- Apply by: 2026-11-12
- Apply: https://verastem.bamboohr.com/careers/302?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/verastem-oncology-medical-director/

## About the role

The Medical Director is responsible for defining and executing the Medical Affairs strategy and leading the Medical Affairs organization at Verastem Oncology. This leader will provide strategic leadership across Medical Affairs, including Strategy and Operations, Field Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Evidence Generation and HEOR, and Patient Advocacy, while partnering closely with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- MD (or equivalent medical degree) required, fellowship or subspecialty training in Oncology strongly preferred
- 15+ years of leadership experience across Medical Affairs and/or Clinical Development within the biopharmaceutical industry, including significant executive leadership responsibilities
- Deep expertise in oncology drug development, lifecycle management, evidence generation, and external scientific engagement
- Experience supporting oral oncology therapies is preferred
- Exceptional strategic leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to represent the organization externally among scientific, clinical, regulatory, and industry leaders


Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/verastem-oncology-medical-director/