Director, Medical Society Relations and Alliance Development
About The Position
Madrigal is a biopharmaceutical company focused on delivering novel therapeutics for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), a serious liver disease that can progress to cirrhosis, liver failure, need for liver transplantation and premature mortality. Every member of our Madrigal team is connected by our shared purpose: leading the fight against MASH. Madrigal’s medication, Rezdiffra (resmetirom), is a once-daily, oral, liver-directed THR-β agonist designed to target key underlying causes of MASH. Rezdiffra is the first and only medication approved by both the FDA and European Commission for the treatment of MASH with moderate to advanced fibrosis (F2 to F3). An ongoing Phase 3 outcomes trial is evaluating Rezdiffra for the treatment of compensated MASH cirrhosis (F4c). Our success is driven by our people. We are building a dynamic, inclusive, and high-performing culture that values scientific excellence, operational rigor, and collaboration. To support our continued growth, we are strengthening our workforce strategy to ensure we have the right talent, at the right time, in the right way. Madrigal Pharmaceuticals is seeking a strategic and externally focused leader to serve as Director, Medical Society Relations & Alliance Development within the Corporate Communications and Patient Advocacy department. This role will drive the company’s enterprise-wide strategy for engagement with medical societies and professional associations while guiding cross-functional communications strategies for major medical congresses. The Director will position Madrigal as a trusted, science-driven partner in shaping standards of care, advancing disease awareness, and supporting evidence-based policy development. Operating at the intersection of Corporate Communications, Public Policy, Medical Affairs, Commercial, and Executive Leadership, this individual will ensure that Madrigal’s external partnerships enhance corporate reputation, strengthen stakeholder trust, and support long-term business objectives.
Requirements
- Advanced degree preferred (MD, PharmD, PhD, MPH, JD, or MBA ).
- 12+ years of experience in Corporate Affairs, Public Policy, Medical Affairs, External Affairs, or strategic partnerships within biopharma.
- Demonstrated experience engaging senior leadership of medical societies or professional associations.
- Strong understanding of industry compliance standards governing corporate-society interactions.
- Proven executive presence with ability to represent the company in high-level external settings.
- Enterprise mindset with strong business acumen
- Sophisticated stakeholder engagement skills
- Reputation and risk awareness
- Strategic communicator and influencer
- High ethical standards and sound judgment
- Collaborative and matrix-oriented leader
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting guideline engagement strategy.
- Background in hepatology, metabolic disease, or specialty care environments.
- Experience integrating stakeholder engagement with broader reputation or policy strategy.
- Established professional network within relevant medical societies.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive medical society engagement strategy aligned with Madrigal’s corporate communications, advocacy, public policy, and enterprise priorities.
- Position Madrigal as a credible and responsible partner in advancing patient care and clinical standards.
- Integrate society engagement into broader corporate reputation and stakeholder trust initiatives.
- Provide strategic counsel to senior leadership on professional society dynamics, risks, and opportunities.
- Build and maintain senior-level relationships with: National and international medical societies Guideline and standards-of-care committees Professional advocacy organizations Clinical research alliances and consortia
- Support executive engagement planning for major congresses and policy meetings.
- Represent Madrigal in high-visibility society leadership forums and external advisory settings.
- Monitor evolving clinical guidelines and society policy positions relevant to Madrigal’s therapeutic areas.
- Partner with Public Policy and Medical Affairs to inform responsible engagement strategies around standards-of-care discussions.
- Identify opportunities for collaboration that support evidence-based medicine and appropriate patient access.
- Provide internal intelligence on emerging trends, stakeholder sentiment, and potential reputational considerations.
- Identify and structure strategic partnerships that advance shared goals in: Disease education and awareness Health equity and access initiatives Scientific exchange and research collaboration Public health campaigns
- Lead cross-functional governance of society partnerships, ensuring compliance, transparency, and alignment with industry codes.
- Oversee budgeting, investment prioritization, and performance metrics for society engagement activities.
- Partner closely with: R&D Communications Medical Affairs Government Affairs & Policy Commercial Leadership Patient Advocacy Investor Relations (as appropriate) Legal & Compliance
- Ensure consistent external positioning and messaging across stakeholder engagements.
- Align congress strategy, sponsorships, and corporate visibility efforts with enterprise objectives.
Benefits
- flexible paid time off
- medical, dental, vision and life/disability insurance
- 401(k) offerings (i.e., traditional, Roth, and employer match) in accordance with applicable plans
- supplemental life insurance, legal services
- mental health benefits through our Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
