Director, Medical Strategic Execution
Foundation Medicine
Summary
The Director, Medical Strategic Execution is a key member of the Medical Leadership Team (MLT), responsible for driving strategic alignment, execution, and organizational effectiveness across the Medical function. Working closely with the Chief Medical Officer and senior leaders, this role translates strategic priorities into action, drives cross-functional collaboration, and enables effective decision-making across a complex and rapidly evolving environment.
Job description
Combining scientific credibility, strategic thinking, and operational leadership, this individual will help shape Medical's priorities, advance high-impact initiatives, and ensure the organization is positioned to deliver against its objectives and maximize its impact for patients.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Execution
- Partner closely with the Chief Medical Officer and Medical Leadership Team to shape, refine, and execute Medical's strategic priorities.
- Translate strategy into actionable plans, ensuring alignment, accountability, and measurable outcomes across the Medical organization.
- Identify risks, opportunities, and emerging trends, and proactively develop recommendations to support informed decision-making.
- Drive execution of high-priority initiatives that advance Medical and enterprise objectives.
Medical Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the CMO and senior Medical leaders on strategic, organizational, and operational matters.
- Foster alignment and collaboration across Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Evidence Generation, Regulatory, Commercial, and other key functions.
- Represent Medical in cross-functional initiatives and governance forums, ensuring Medical perspectives are incorporated into enterprise decisions.
- Facilitate communication, coordination, and decision-making across a broad range of stakeholders.
Business Operations & Organizational Effectiveness
- Support the effectiveness of the Medical Leadership Team through strategic planning, governance, and operational excellence.
- Develop and monitor key performance indicators and business health metrics to provide visibility into organizational performance and progress against priorities.
- Lead planning and review processes, including annual planning, OKRs, Quarterly Business Reviews, and leadership meetings.
- Drive continuous improvement efforts that enhance scalability, agility, and impact across the Medical organization.
Executive Communications & Special Projects
- Lead development of executive presentations, strategic recommendations, and communications for senior leaders and key governance bodies.
- Partner with the CMO to prepare for internal and external engagements, ensuring alignment of messaging and priorities.
- Lead special projects and strategic initiatives on behalf of the CMO and Medical Leadership Team.
- Act as a catalyst for organizational alignment, execution excellence, and enterprise impact.
- Comply with FMI's attendance policies
Requirements
- Advanced degree in a scientific, clinical, healthcare, or related field (PhD, PharmD, or equivalent preferred).
- 10+ years of experience in biotechnology, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or a related industry.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives in a highly matrixed environment.
- Experience partnering with senior executives and influencing decisions across multiple functions and stakeholders.
- Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and organizational leadership skills.
- Excellent written, verbal, and executive communication skills, with the ability to distill complex topics into clear recommendations and action plans.
- Proven ability to drive alignment, manage competing priorities, and execute effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Advanced scientific degree (PhD, PharmD, or equivalent).
- Experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Translational Medicine, Precision Medicine, Oncology, Diagnostics, or related fields.
- Track record of supporting executive leadership teams and driving strategic planning and execution.
- Experience leading enterprise-wide initiatives that span scientific, clinical, commercial, and operational functions.
- Strong understanding of the diagnostics, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical landscape, including emerging trends and innovations.
- Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and build trusted partnerships across all levels of an organization.
- Understanding of HIPAA and the importance of patient data privacy
- Commitment to reflect FMI’s values: Integrity, Courage, and Passion
Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Foundation Medicine's benefits
Company overview
Foundation Medicine is a leading precision medicine company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing and commercializing comprehensive genomic profiling assays for cancer diagnosis and treatment. Founded in 2010 as a spin-off from the Broad Institute, the company leverages next-generation sequencing technology to provide molecular information that helps guide personalized cancer therapy decisions. As a subsidiary of Roche since 2018, Foundation Medicine offers a portfolio of diagnostic tests including FoundationOne CDx, FoundationOne Liquid, and FoundationOne Heme, which analyze solid tumors, hematologic malignancies, and sarcomas. The company's mission is to transform cancer care by delivering high-quality biomarker testing throughout a patient's journey, from initial diagnosis to ongoing management. With over 1,000 employees and operations in Boston, North Carolina, and Germany, Foundation Medicine collaborates extensively with biopharmaceutical partners to accelerate drug development and advance cancer research through its extensive genomic database containing profiles from more than 300,000 patients.