Vice President Medical Affairs

Tyra Biosciences, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Vice President of Medical Affairs to make impactful contributions to multiple oncology programs targeting disease areas with high unmet medical need. The successful candidate will be highly organized, self-motivated, and thrive in a dynamic, cross functional start-up environment.

This position is responsible for leading the strategic development and execution of medical affairs activities. This role will be responsible for shaping medical strategy, engaging with key stakeholders, and driving the evidence generation and communication plan to support our portfolio across all key markets. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with deep expertise in medical affairs and commercial alignment. They will work closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Regulatory, Clinical Development, IR, and Corporate Development to ensure scientific integrity and medical excellence across all initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Execution
• Develop and execute comprehensive medical affairs strategies aligned with corporate and commercial objectives.
• Serve as the primary medical affairs leader overseeing scientific communications, medical education, KOL engagement, real-world evidence (RWE) generation, and medical insights.
• Partner with R&D and Clinical Development teams to provide medical expertise on pipeline assets and shape evidence generation plans.
• Key Stakeholder Engagement
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals (HCPs), and payers to drive scientific exchange and advocacy.
• Represent the company at scientific congresses, advisory boards, and industry forums to enhance the company’s reputation as a leader in the therapeutic space.
• Provide scientific and medical leadership for investigator-initiated studies (IIS), post-marketing studies, and collaborative research initiatives.
• Medical Strategy & Communications
• Oversee the development and execution of medical education programs, advisory boards, and scientific symposia.
• Lead publication planning and execution, ensuring high-quality scientific dissemination across key medical journals and conferences.
• Guide the development of medical and commercial materials, ensuring scientific accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Cross-functional Collaboration & Compliance
• Act as a bridge between Medical Affairs, Commercial, Market Access, and R&D teams, ensuring alignment on product positioning and medical differentiation.
• Partner with regulatory and legal teams to ensure all medical activities comply with FDA, EMA, and other global regulatory requirements.
• Provide leadership on initiatives to support value demonstration and payer engagement.
• Contribute or lead process improvement initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• MD, PharmD, or PhD with extensive experience in Medical Affairs and Oncology
• 8 - 10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industry, with a strong background in global or US Medical Affairs
• Experience in genitourinary cancer, depth in bladder cancer a significant plus
• Proven track record of leading medical strategies and teams in a complex, matrixed environment.
• Strong understanding of clinical development, regulatory landscapes, and payer expectations in the US and/or major international markets.
• Experience in launch planning, scientific engagement, and evidence generation in a highly competitive therapeutic area.
• Deep expertise in medical communications, scientific publications, and external stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive execution.
• Direct contributions to high-impact publications, and product launches
• Experience with the design and conduct of clinical trials and clinical operations
• Excellent communication skills, including ability to create new materials to be used for both internal and external audiences
• Demonstrated customer focus and orientation
• Evident ability to lead, create, innovate, and flex within a changing environment
• Demonstrated ability to respond and move projects forward with a sense of urgency, understanding the need for immediate communication and resolution.
• Innovative thinking and problem-solving skills, with strong analytical and strategic ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Passion for working in a small, start-up biotech work environment– including being self-motivated and proactive.
• Ability to accommo