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Head of Field Medical

Remote, USA

The Opportunity

Relay Therapeutics is building a world-class Medical Affairs team to support our lead breast cancer program, and we’re looking for a Head of Field Medical to lead and grow our team of Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs). This role is perfect for a hands-on leader who thrives in both strategic planning and field execution—someone who can set the vision while also rolling up their sleeves to make things happen.

Reporting to the VP of Medical Affairs, you’ll drive external engagement strategy, ensure the successful execution of field medical initiatives, and serve as a bridge between the field and internal leadership. You’ll also play a pivotal role in shaping the Medical Affairs function at Relay Tx, building the infrastructure and culture to support a Phase 3 registrational trial for RLY-2608 in breast cancer.

This is an opportunity to build and shape the Field Medical function at Relay Tx, making a tangible impact on breast cancer research and treatment. If you’re a passionate leader who thrives in a high-growth, science-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Your Role

  • Lead & Develop a High-Performing Team – Recruit, coach, and mentor a team of global MSLs (full-time and consultants), ensuring they are effective scientific ambassadors and strategic field partners.
  • Set & Execute Field Strategy – Develop and oversee the MSL engagement strategy, ensuring alignment with company priorities and trial objectives.
  • Drive Thought Leader Engagement – Expand and deepen relationships with oncologists, clinical trial investigators, and community HCPs to support scientific exchange and trial awareness.
  • Gather & Share Field Insights – Capture critical insights from HCP interactions and relay them to internal teams to help refine strategy, clinical trial design, and evidence generation.
  • Enhance Field Medical Resources – Oversee the development and compliant use of medical materials to support scientific discussions.
  • Represent Relay Tx at Key Conferences & Meetings – Develop and execute a strategic approach to medical congresses, investigator meetings, and advisory boards, ensuring impactful participation from the field team.
  • Collaborate Cross-Functionally – Partner with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and Regulatory teams to ensure a seamless and impactful medical strategy.
  • Ensure Compliance & Scientific Integrity – Lead the team in conducting ethical, compliant, and high-quality scientific exchanges in line with industry regulations.
  • Adapt & Evolve in a Fast-Paced Environment – Navigate the dynamic landscape of biotech and oncology, ensuring the field medical team stays agile and effective.

Your Background

  • Advanced degree preferred (PharmD, PhD, MD); other relevant clinical backgrounds (NP, PA, RPh) considered with strong industry experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in biotech or pharma, with at least 2+ years in a leadership role within Medical Affairs.
  • Strong solid tumor oncology experience, ideally in breast cancer and/or precision medicine.
  • Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop MSL teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and scientific excellence.
  • Deep understanding of the oncology treatment landscape, clinical research, regulatory environment, and HCP engagement strategies.
  • Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence across functions and levels.
  • Ability to travel up to 50%, including overnight stays for field visits, internal meetings, and medical congresses.

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About Relay Therapeutics

Relay Therapeutics is a clinical-stage precision medicines company transforming the drug discovery process with the goal of bringing life-changing therapies to patients. Built on unparalleled insights into protein motion and how this dynamic behavior relates to protein function, we aim to effectively drug protein targets that have previously been intractable, with an initial focus on enhancing small molecule therapeutic discovery in targeted oncology. Our Dynamo platform integrates an array of leading-edge experimental and computational approaches to provide a differentiated understanding of protein structure and motion to drug these targets. We have built a world-class team of leading experts from each of these disciplines, and they are driven by a deep collaboration at every step of our drug discovery process.  

Our team is equal parts fearless and relentless, with a shared passion for working collaboratively in intellectually stimulating environments. If you’re excited by the challenge of putting protein motion at the heart of drug discovery and passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients, join us! 

 

 

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