Medical Director, Medical Affairs- Sjogren's

Vor Bio•Boston, MA

4h•Remote

About The Position

At Vor, we believe science can do more than manage symptoms. It can change the course of disease. By advancing telitacicept, a first- and potentially best-in-class dual BAFF/APRIL inhibitor, we are silencing upstream survival signals and stopping downstream autoimmune cascades. Together, we are addressing disease at its root cause and rewriting what is possible for patients worldwide. When you join Vor, you’re not just working on a medicine. You’re part of a mission to redefine the future of autoimmune care. We are seeking a strategic and visionary Medical Director within Medical Affairs to drive the development and execution of medical affairs strategy and tactics for Telitacicept in pSD. This is a high-impact role that will shape the global launch strategy, drive cross-functional execution, and ensure market readiness through strong cross functional strategic planning. You will be a key member of both commercial and clinical development workstreams to ensure effective cross-functional collaborations to prepare for trial execution and launch readiness for telitacicept in pSD.

Requirements

Cross-functional Engagement: Highly collaborative, goal-oriented, results-driven leadership. Proven record of building strong cross-functional relationships and successfully navigating competing priorities
Scientific and Medical Expertise: Demonstrated ability to accurately and effectively evaluate medical/scientific literature and landscape to develop effective medical affairs strategies. Ability to develop and maintain deep knowledge in complex disease areas, treatments and clinical development plans. Ability to build productive collaborations with medical experts
Entrepreneurial Problem Solver: Track record of working comfortably with ambiguity and driving towards solutions. Self-starter with a passion to identify and deliver high impact with little direction.
Key Attributes: proactive, growth mindset, humility, excellence and high emotional intelligence
Advanced degree (PhD, MD, PharmD)
10+ years industry experience working in Medical Affairs; home office medical strategy experience strongly preferred
8+ years biopharmaceutical industry, clinical experience or post-graduate experience required
Proficiency in scientific and clinical data review and interpretation
Strong organizational skills
Detailed understanding of US regulations and practices, including related to industry interactions with healthcare professionals and product access
This position is a remote US-based role; ability to travel required, up to 40% of time

Nice To Haves

Experience in rheumatology, immunology, or rare disease highly desirable

Responsibilities

Medical Strategy: Oversee the development of US Medical strategy and execute tactics that inform and enhance it, including, advisory committees, ad-hoc advisory boards and insights collection. This position will be responsible for pre-approval medical education across various channels, launch planning, and evidence generation
Scientific & Medical Expertise: Serve as a subject matter expert in rheumatology, Sjogren’s Disease, and the clinical treatment landscape internally. Acquire and continuously maintain excellence with the highest scientific and medical expertise for relevant indications within the rheumatology therapeutic space with acknowledgement internally and externally as an expert contributor. As a Medical community leader, this person will contribute and assist in delivering relevant training and materials for the broader Medical Affairs teams
External KOL Engagement: Drive collaborations with clinical experts, other important customers, and stakeholders
Compliance and Integrity: Ensure all Medical Affairs activities maintain the highest standards, comply with applicable US regulations, Vor policies and procedures, and demonstrate the highest ethical standards

Benefits

At Vor, we support our team with robust benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, flexible paid time off, generous parental leave, and a competitive 401(k). From education assistance to wellness resources and financial security, we invest in your well-being so you can thrive at work and beyond.

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