Director of Medical Communications and Information

Company: IDEAYA Biosciences
Location: South San Francisco
Posted on: January 26, 2026

Job Description:

Non-Solicitation Policy and Notice to Agencies and Recruiters: IDEAYA's Non-Solicitation Policy strictly prohibits agencies and recruiters from any contact and communication with IDEAYA employees, managers, and leaders to submit unsolicited candidate resumes and/or to solicit business partnerships . Submission of unsolicited candidate resumes by agencies or recruiters with or without a contract in place with IDEAYA Biosciences Inc. will not create any implied obligation. Failure to comply with this policy will result in disqualification from current and future business opportunities with IDEAYA Biosciences. All recruiting and talent agency decisions are strictly managed by the internal IDEAYA Human Resources function. All communication by external agencies and recruiters must be directed to humanresources@ideayabio.com. We ask that you only email your interest once. Job Summary About IDEAYA Biosciences: IDEAYA is a precision medicine oncology company committed to the discovery, development, and commercialization of transformative therapies for cancer. Our approach integrates expertise in small-molecule drug discovery, structural biology and bioinformatics with robust internal capabilities in identifying and validating translational biomarkers to develop tailored, potentially first-in-class targeted therapies aligned to the genetic drivers of disease. We have built a deep pipeline of product candidates focused on synthetic lethality and antibody-drug conjugates, or ADCs, for molecularly defined solid tumor indications. Our mission is to bring forth the next wave of precision oncology therapies that are more selective, more effective, and deeply personalized with the goal of altering the course of disease and improving clinical outcomes for patients with cancer. 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 team work to move science forward. For more information, please see www.ideayabio.com. Location: South San Francisco, CA. Position Summary: We are seeking a Director of Medical Communications and Information to join IDEAYA’s Medical Affairs team. The Director of Medical Communications and Information is a key role within IDEAYA’s Medical Affairs organization, responsible for driving the strategy and execution of medical communications and overseeing the Medical Information function. This role leads the development of evidence-based, fair-balanced medical information, support the set up and management of contact center operations and the Medical Information Management System, and provides scientific oversight for publications, external-facing materials, and training for field and contact center staff. Collaborating cross-functionally, this individual ensures alignment of medical initiatives with corporate objectives and delivers high-quality scientific information to internal and external stakeholders. This position is based in our South San Francisco headquarter offices and required to be onsite four days per week per our company policy. Reporting to: Senior Director, Medical Communications and Operations Job Description What you’ll do: Medical Information Activities Lead the Medical Information contact center and implementation of the Medical Information Inquiry Management System, including vendor selection, implementation, training, oversight, and performance management, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely responses. Conduct regular scientific trainings for contact center staff to ensure knowledge is current with the latest clinical and scientific data Provide strategic leadership for development and maintenance of global medical information resources, including SRLs, FAQs, literature searches, and verbal response content. Oversee intake, documentation, and response to unsolicited inquiries from healthcare professionals, patients, and other stakeholders. Maintain knowledge repositories, scientific reference libraries, and ensure content reflects current clinical and scientific evidence. Monitor inquiry trends and performance metrics to inform strategy and drive continuous improvement, report outcomes to senior management. Serve as Medical Reviewer in the MLR process and lead SOP/process development to ensure compliance and inspection readiness. Support congresses, compendia submissions, and companion diagnostic-related medical information needs. Medical Communications Activities Lead scientific and medical communication strategies, including disease state, product, competitive, field, and congress-related training. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment, accuracy, and consistency of medical content. Represent IDEAYA externally with authors, journals, scientific societies, and other stakeholders. Develop and review AMCP dossiers, external-facing materials, and field resources to support MSLs and market access strategies. Provide medical input and review for promotional and non-promotional materials. Monitor emerging scientific literature and clinical data to guide communication strategy. Support broader Medical Affairs initiatives, including publications, congress resources, and medical education activities. Requirements: Minimum graduate degree. Advanced degree is preferred (MD, PhD, PharmD) Minimum of 6 years of experience in Medical Affairs or relevant fields, specifically in Medical Information and Medical Communication functions within the therapeutic areas Demonstrated success in implementation of medical communications and medical information initiatives 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. All employees are expected to act with integrity and in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and IDEAYA policies, including IDEAYA’s Code of Conduct.Employees must demonstrate good judgement and ethical behavior in all business activities, maintain patient and product safety as a top priority, and report any suspected violations of law or Company policy through appropriate channels 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. The expected salary range for the roleof Director of Medical Communications and Information is $231,000 - $286,000. 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 in the office at the Company’s facilities for training & meetings, with 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. 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.

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