Sr. Director, Med. Affairs Training & Excellence

Company: Incyte Corporation
Location: Chadds Ford
Posted on: January 4, 2026

Job Description:

Incyte is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel medicines to meet serious unmet medical needs in oncology and inflammation and autoimmunity. Incyte is committed to the rigorous pursuit of research and development excellence to improve the lives of patients, make a difference in health care, and build sustainable value. The Company strives to discover and develop first-in-class and best-in-class medicines-advancing a diverse portfolio of large and small molecules. Job Summary: The Senior Director, US Medical Affairs (USMA) Training and Medical Excellence designs, delivers, and evaluates departmental training programs and oversees the development and implementation of strategies to enhance Medical Affairs effectiveness in executing departmental activities. This includes identifying and evaluating USMA key performance indicators related to USMA strategy and external engagements plans, coordinating and evaluating launch readiness activities, and developing the digital strategic plan related to omnichannel and AI activities for the department. Essential Functions of the Job: Creates the USMA training plan, in collaboration with key USMA stakeholders (e.g. Scientific/Medical Directors, Medical Information & Content Development, MSL leadership) for each product and therapeutic area in alignment with department strategic plans Creates and implements foundational clinical training (e.g. Statistics, Fundamentals of oncology) for USMA team to supplement core training plan areas of focus Identifies and implements essential skill training for USMA team members, including leveraging coursework utilized by other training functions in US organization. Creates patient and HCP journey maps in collaboration with US stakeholders to ensure robust understanding of key clinical considerations along the treatment continuum Implements and monitors use of the learning management system (LMS) by USMA team members to optimize training content, cadence, and quality Conducts field visits with MSLs to ascertain effectiveness of training program and identifies and addresses areas of individual need Collaborates with USMA stakeholders to develop and track key performance indicators to measure and optimize Medical Affairs activities with emphasis in areas of external engagement and scientific communication Analyzes department engagement insights in collaboration with MSL leadership and Scientific/Medical Directors to inform training needs and contribute to overall external engagement strategy Collaborate with USMA stakeholders and IT partners to optimize USMA system integration in areas of external engagement Collaborate with cross-functional partners to develop and monitor launch readiness efforts, including external engagement and scientific communication Develops and manages the digital strategic plan to support improvements in field medical team effectiveness and efficiency including, but not limited to, the evolution of digital tools, developing advanced analytics, omnichannel approaches, and integration of artificial intelligence Works collaboratively with key stakeholders within US Medical Affairs, Business Operations, the AI Institute, and other relevant departments to ensure robust sharing of ideas and optimal alignment across digital initiatives Qualifications (Minimal acceptable level of education, work experience, and competency): Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD) Experience in managing high-performing teams Experience in Oncology Medical Affairs or other relevant experience is strongly preferred Knowledge of adult learning principles, ability to appraise needs, solve problems, and support a variety of learning styles Strong understanding of generative AI, omnichannel approaches, digital tools, and digital analytics Excellent written, verbal, presentation, interpersonal communication, and leadership skills Ability to work collaboratively within a dynamic team environment to ensure successful execution of deliverables Strong business acumen, vision, and perspective Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills Up to 50-60% domestic travel is required Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required. Incyte Corporation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. During the process, you may be asked to respond to questions that will screen out your application if you do not meet certain objective criteria required by the job. You may have the right to access, delete, restrict, edit, move, or object to the use of your personal data. You may also have a right to report concerns to the authority responsible for data privacy in the country where the position is based or where you live or work. 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