Who We Are

Kinnate Biopharma Inc. is a clinical-stage precision oncology company focused on expanding on the promise of targeted therapies for those battling cancer.

The company is developing medicines for known oncogenic drivers where there are no approved targeted drugs and to overcome the limitations of marketed cancer therapies, such non-responsiveness or acquired and intrinsic resistance.

Kinnate has two lead clinical programs being studied in solid tumors with RAF, NRAS and FGFR-driven alterations, and is rapidly progressing a pipeline of additional small molecule drug candidates as part of the Kinnate Discovery Engine.

The company is driven by the urgency and knowledge that patients are waiting for new, effective cancer medicines.   Come join us to help improve lives.

For more information, visit www.kinnate.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

 

Your Impact At Kinnate

 

The Vice President of Medical Affairs will be responsible for leading a cross-functional medical affairs team and establishing its strategic vision to drive increased operational growth and external engagement.  Reporting directly to the SVP Clinical Development the Vice President will lead the development and execution of the medical affairs strategies and tactics in Oncology.   This will be accomplished by working in close collaboration with colleagues in Regulatory, Clinical Development, Patient Advocacy, and other key cross functions.

 

• Develop and execute on Kinnate’s global medical affairs strategy with planning and activities of cross-functional teams
• Leverage your network to engage with experts on our pipeline to generate interest, medical insights, and drive initiatives for new data generation, interpretation, and dissemination.
• Deliver medical affairs strategy and support to the global development plan for each molecule in development as applicable.
• Manage key opinion leader relationships and process to evaluate and support investigator-initiated studies of pipeline products.
• Define resource needs and manage budget planning and resource allocation within Medical Affairs team.
• Build and maintain high level and detailed timelines for medical affairs deliverables.
• Drive planning and execution of company presence and engagements at  major international and regional congresses and industry meetings, strategically targeting relevant meetings and assuring data for development programs meets strategic objectives.
• Oversee development of clinical manuscripts, presentations, international symposia, and posters.
• Provide medical input to support regulatory documents and filings as needed, including product labeling.
• Identify and establish strategic partnerships with centers of excellence, advocacy groups and KOLs
• Support publication activities, including review and approval of abstracts and manuscripts, lead publication strategy development and collaboration with both internal and external authors as needed
• Contribute to discussions with senior leadership and R&D colleagues and ensure that medical affairs perspectives are incorporated into development plans
• Serve as the internal medical affairs data expert on Kinnate product data and disease states, capable of presenting and teaching complex data to both internal and external stakeholders

 

Qualifications

• MD is strongly preferred, PhD, PharmD, or relevant advanced degree is required
• Minimum 10 years of experience in pharma, biotech drug development, or academia
• Well established relationships with KOLs, investigators, and medical experts within the oncology field.
• Excellent analytical skills as applied to medical, scientific and technical information
• Demonstrated ability to accurately and effectively evaluate medical/scientific literature and develop effective medical strategies and communication strategies
• Therapeutic experience in oncology.
• Extensive knowledge of drug development and/or experience in more than one functional area such as clinical development, medical affairs, translational development, regulatory, safety, etc., to assure broad understanding of the pharmaceutical development
• Prior experience supporting IND filing/submission & launch experience
• Comfortable with ambiguity and developing innovative pathways within a high-paced environment and with high expectations for work product
• Strong strategic thinking and the ability to influence key internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Proven ability to work with and influence diverse, cross-functional teams including the ability to synthesize diverse perspectives, identify unique opportunities and help decision making at the program and portfolio levels
• Strong ability to interpret complex scientific data and concepts, and applies appropriate insights into the commercial model and planning
• In-depth understanding of business objectives and how these translate into medical affairs and communication
• Adept at managing effectively across all levels within an organization and documented success in working with senior executives
• Independent thinker, hands-on mindset, and a detail-oriented approach to getting the work done

 

We offer a competitive total rewards package that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. The salary reasonably expected to be paid for this role is $302,058 to $358,890. The actual compensation and seniority level for this position will be determined based on relevant experience and qualifications. This position is eligible for an annual cash bonus and equity awards.  Our employees are also eligible to receive other benefits including: 

Unlimited Paid Time Off

11 Company Paid Holidays - plus 2 annual paid “Refresher Days”

Wide variety of comprehensive health, dental, and vision packages – most with minimal to no out-of-pocket expenses for employees

Company contribution to 401k plan

Employee stock purchase program

Annual Massage Days

Free local gym memberships

Healthy Lifestyle Reimbursement Program

Home Office Reimbursement Program

Kinnate is proud to be responsible members of our communities. Subject to applicable law, we require all our employees to be fully vaccinated and boosted against the COVID-19 virus. Therefore, all applicants seeking a role located in the U.S. must confirm that they have already received or are willing to receive the full COVID-19 vaccination by their start date as a qualification of the role and condition of employment. 

EEO & Employment Eligibility.  Kinnate Biopharma Inc. is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company. We provide equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Kinnate Biopharma Inc. also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of applicable law.