VP of Medical & Scientific Strategy (Immunology)

Piper Companies is seeking a VP of Medical & Scientific Strategy (Immunology) to provide scientific leadership and therapeutic expertise for a leading clinical research and drug development organization. The VP of Medical & Scientific Strategy (Immunology) is a highly specialized individual contributor role focused on guiding immunology-related clinical development programs, supporting scientific strategy, and serving as a trusted advisor to both internal stakeholders and external clients.
Responsibilities of the VP of Medical & Scientific Strategy (Immunology):
Serve as the organization's primary subject matter expert for immunology-focused clinical development programs.
Provide scientific and medical strategy guidance across multiple stages of drug development.
Support protocol design, study development, and overall clinical trial strategy.
Advise cross-functional teams and clients on immunology-related scientific and therapeutic considerations.
Collaborate closely with clinical operations, regulatory affairs, medical affairs, and business development teams.
Deliver consultative leadership to support client engagements and strategic initiatives.
Evaluate emerging scientific data, competitive landscapes, and therapeutic trends within immunology.
Serve as a strategic scientific leader without direct people management responsibilities.
Qualifications of the VP of Medical & Scientific Strategy (Immunology):
MD strongly preferred; PhD candidates with significant immunology expertise may be considered.
Deep scientific expertise within Immunology and related therapeutic areas.
Prior experience within a CRO environment strongly preferred.
Demonstrated success supporting clinical development programs and scientific strategy initiatives.
Experience contributing to protocol development, study design, and clinical trial execution.
Strong client-facing, consultative, and presentation skills.
Ability to influence scientific strategy and decision-making across internal and external stakeholders.
Previous experience in roles such as Therapeutic Strategy Lead, Medical Director, Senior Medical Director, Executive Director of Scientific Strategy, or VP of Therapeutic Strategy.
Compensation for the VP of Medical & Scientific Strategy (Immunology) includes:
Salary range: $340,000 - $380,000 depending on experience plus bonus
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO
This job opens for applications on 11/11/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.