Senior Director, Medical Communications and Operations

Location: South San Francisco
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

IDEAYA Biosciences (NASDAQ: IDYA) is a public, clinical-stage precision medicine oncology company committed to the discovery, development, and commercialization of targeted therapeutics for patient populations with high unmet clinical needs. Our approach integrates extensive capabilities in identifying and validating translational biomarkers with small molecule drug discovery to select patient populations most likely to benefit from the therapies we are developing. We have developed an industry leading platform and pipeline in precision medicine by applying these capabilities across multiple approaches such as direct targeting of oncogenic pathways and synthetic lethality, which represents an emerging class of precision medicine targets. We believe this diversified approach will enable us to deliver the right medicine to the right patient to drive a more robust clinical response. IDEAYA has established strategic collaborations with GSK, Merck, Pfizer, and Gilead but wholly-owns or controls its four most-advanced clinical programs and we are committed to building a best-in-industry organization to deliver our precision medicines to the people who need them. 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 teamwork to move science forward. For more information, please see www.ideayabio.com . Notice to Agencies and Recruiters: All open positions and candidate activity are strictly managed through Human Resources. Please note that our policy is that recruiters do not contact employees/hiring managers directly to solicit business and/or present candidates. Submission of unsolicited resumes prior to an agreement set in place between the Human Resources Department and the recruiting agency will not create any implied obligation. Please note that failure to comply with this request will be a factor in developing a professional relationship with IDEAYA Bio. Inquiries regarding developing a recruiting relationship with us, may be directed to HR@ideayabio.com . Position Summary: The Senior Director of Medical Communications and Operations is a pivotal leadership role within IDEAYA’s Medical Affairs organization. We are seeking a dynamic, experienced professional to lead the development and execution of medical communications strategy, and oversee medical affairs operations and process optimization. Key responsibilities include strategic oversight of scientific publications, the establishment and growth of the medical information function, and cross-functional alignment on scientific communications to support IDEAYA’s products. 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 headquarters offices and required to be onsite four days per week per our company policy. What you'll do: This role is responsible for fostering strategic partnerships with senior and executive leaders across key functions to drive an integrated and impactful data communication strategy. Drives strategic planning and execution of publication and scientific communication initiatives, aligned with budget and portfolio priorities Offer strategic leadership and input into the end-to-end processes for developing and reviewing scientific publications, congress materials, communication tools, and omnichannel engagement strategies Leads scientific communication strategy, including narratives, messaging, and advisory board content, in alignment with Medical Strategy leader. Align medical communications and publications with corporate strategy through senior leadership engagement Develops and delivers training, and communications related to Medical Affairs Operations to ensure clear understanding and effective use of all processes and tools Contribute to the Medical, Legal, and Regulatory (MLR) review process Requirements: Minium is graduate degree. Advance degree is preferred (MD, PhD, PharmD) 8-10 years of experience in Medical Affairs or relevant fields (health economics, epidemiology, health services research), and development of publications within therapeutic areas Demonstrated success in authoring and driving peer-reviewed publications is essential, coupled with deep expertise in the evolving landscape of publications, medical communications, and medical information—including associated opportunities and regulatory considerations Exhibited flexibility and efficiency in delivering results under high-pressure conditions, compressed timelines, and limited resources Proven ability to independently manage complex non-interventional study projects Strong interpersonal skills are essential, including the ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide range of internal and external partners $248,155 - $306,544 a year At IDEAYA Biosciences, we care about our employees and strive to provide a market-competitive total rewards package, including base pay, an annual performance bonus, company equity, and generous health and well-being benefits. The expected salary range for this role that is based in our South San Francisco, California office is $248,155 - $306,544. 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 at the Company’s facilities, with partial 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. 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. 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. California Job Applicant Privacy Notice

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