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.

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