Executive Director, Medical Affairs, Endocrinology

Recordati•Bridgewater, NJ

10d•$273,000 - $373,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position is with Recordati Rare Diseases, Inc. (RRD), North America, an affiliate of Recordati. Recordati Rare Diseases, Inc. (RRD) develops high-impact therapies for devastating rare diseases, focusing on providing often overlooked treatments to underserved communities in the U.S. Our mission is to mitigate the impact of rare diseases through increased awareness, improved diagnoses, and enhanced treatment availability, covering endocrinology, metabolic, and oncology franchises. RRD is dedicated to excellence, fostering a dynamic work environment that promotes professional growth and a significant impact on patients' lives. The Executive Medical Director, Endocrinology serves as the senior physician leader responsible for the strategic direction, execution, and oversight of Medical Affairs activities within the Endocrinology franchise. This role provides leadership across field medical, scientific engagement, medical communications, evidence generation, medical education, and insight gathering initiatives while ensuring alignment with franchise objectives and patient needs. The Executive Medical Director partners closely with Commercial, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, and Corporate Leadership to drive scientific excellence, support lifecycle management, and advance the understanding and appropriate use of therapies across the endocrinology portfolio. This position serves as the primary medical and scientific leader for the Endocrinology franchise and is accountable for building strong relationships with key opinion leaders, guiding evidence generation activities, and ensuring the effective execution of field medical strategies through leadership of the Medical Affairs team.

Requirements

MD (Doctor of Medicine) required.
Minimum 10 years of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or Medical Affairs experience.
Minimum 5 years of people leadership experience within Medical Affairs.
Demonstrated success leading Medical Affairs strategy within specialty pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or rare disease environments.
Experience leading field medical organizations and cross-functional teams.
Proven experience engaging and influencing KOLs, investigators, and healthcare professionals.
Deep understanding of endocrinology and rare disease therapeutic areas.
Strong clinical and scientific expertise.
Demonstrated Medical Affairs leadership and strategic planning capabilities.
Expertise in field medical strategy, KOL engagement, and evidence generation.
Strong understanding of pharmaceutical compliance and regulatory requirements.
Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
Ability to effectively lead in a matrixed environment.
Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities.
Proven track record of developing high-performing teams.

Nice To Haves

Board certification or clinical experience in Endocrinology or a related specialty strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the Medical Affairs strategy for the Endocrinology franchise.
Ensure alignment of Medical Affairs plans with franchise priorities and corporate objectives.
Serve as the primary medical advisor to internal stakeholders on scientific, clinical, and strategic matters related to endocrinology.
Provide medical leadership for product lifecycle management, evidence generation, HEOR and future pipeline opportunities.
Lead annual strategic planning for the Endocrinology Medical Affairs organization.
Oversee and guide all Endocrinology Medical Affairs activities, ensuring consistency, quality, and execution excellence.
Establish Medical Affairs priorities, objectives, and performance expectations.
Foster a high-performing team culture focused on scientific excellence, collaboration, and patient impact.
Drive talent development, succession planning, and organizational capability building within the Endocrinology Medical Affairs organization.
Ensure alignment between field medical strategy and broader franchise objectives.
Develop and oversee scientific engagement strategies with key opinion leaders, researchers, and healthcare professionals.
Maintain and expand strategic relationships with external experts in endocrinology and rare endocrine disorders.
Represent Medical Affairs at scientific congresses, advisory boards, investigator meetings, and other external forums.
Guide scientific exchange activities consistent with compliance requirements and industry regulations.
Ensure the systematic collection and communication of medical insights to inform business decisions.