Senior Director, Global Medical Affairs, Dermatology, Dentistry and Neurology

Bausch Health • Bridgewater, NJ

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Director, Global Medical Affairs, Dermatology, Dentistry and Neurology is a senior global medical leader responsible for shaping and executing global medical strategy across the therapeutic areas, with particular emphasis on the Dermatology portfolio. The role provides strategic medical leadership throughout the product lifecycle and supports scientific credibility, patient-centricity, and value generation for regulators, payers, healthcare professionals, and patients.

Reporting to the VP, Global Medical Strategy, the position is a core member of the Dermatology franchise leadership team and a key medical partner to Clinical Development, RWE, HEOR, Commercial, Market Access, and International Medical Affairs teams. It is a hybrid position based in the Bridgewater, New Jersey office, with onsite attendance Tuesday through Thursday and remote work available Monday and Friday. Domestic and international travel is required.

Requirements

• Advanced scientific degree required: MD, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent.
• At least 15 years of Medical Affairs experience, including global or regional experience.
• Proven experience leading and executing global medical strategy and launches.
• Strong skills in therapeutic-area strategy, evidence-generation strategy, stakeholder engagement, cross-functional project execution, and governance.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and collaborate across internal and external cross-functional groups to achieve business objectives.
• Demonstrated success fostering continuous improvement and aligning transitions with business goals to enhance adaptability and employee engagement.
• Deep understanding of healthcare systems, policies, and regulations, and commitment to improving patient care and outcomes.
• English proficiency required.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant therapeutic-area experience is preferred.
• Additional language proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee global medical therapeutic-area strategy, aligned with corporate priorities.
• Lead talent management for therapeutic-area Medical teams, including recruitment, performance management, development plans, and retention.
• Develop Integrated Evidence Plans in collaboration with HEOR, R&D, and other internal and external stakeholders, facilitating cross-functional partnerships for comprehensive evidence generation.
• Lead global launch-readiness activities for innovative therapies, emphasizing U.S. launches and collaboration with International Medical Affairs.
• Establish scientific communication platforms and lead global publication strategies.
• Build and maintain partnerships with global and regional KOLs, scientific societies, and patient advocacy groups.
• Oversee global publication plans, congress strategy and participation, medical advisory boards, grants, and scientific communication platforms.
• Partner with Field Medical Excellence, Evidence Generation/HEOR, Medical Operations, Medical Information, International, R&D, Commercial, Market Access, and Regulatory teams to align medical strategies with enterprise priorities.
• Support Business Development initiatives by providing expert scientific insights for strategic decision-making.
• Ensure adherence to global and local codes, including PhRMA, EFPIA, and IFPMA, regulatory standards, and internal governance.
• Ensure appropriate governance of medical activities, including Medical, Legal, and Regulatory review processes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance, including prescription drug coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with matching company contribution
• Discretionary time off
• Paid sick time
• Stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Paid holidays
• Employee referral bonuses
• Employee discounts
• Eligibility to participate in either an annual bonus program or a sales incentive plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree