Senior Director, Medical Affairs - Cardiology
About The Position
Iterative Health is a healthcare technology and services company focused on accelerating clinical research to improve patient outcomes. They operate a network of over 100 sites globally, conducting research in areas including cardiology. The company utilizes AI and clinical trial expertise to connect sponsors with research teams, facilitating access to new therapies. Iterative Health has offices in Cambridge, MA, and New York City, with over 250 employees worldwide. This role is for a strategic and relationship-driven Senior Director of Medical Affairs who will lead engagement, education, and influence with Principal Investigators (PIs) across the cardiology site network. The position involves building trusted relationships with physicians and clinical decision-makers, educating them on Iterative Health's trial model and philosophy, and ensuring long-term site engagement. The Senior Director will act as a clinical ambassador, collaborating with various internal teams to scale and support high-performing sites. This is a high-impact, field-driven leadership role with significant strategic scope and visibility.
Requirements
- MD, DO, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent advanced degree in a relevant medical or scientific discipline.
- 10+ years of relevant experience in Medical Affairs, Field Medical, Site Engagement, at a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company.
- Significant experience with cardiology principal investigators, community research sites, and cardiology KOLs.
- Proven ability to build trust with physicians and influence clinical behavior.
- Track record of driving site engagement and performance in clinical trials.
- Strong understanding of clinical research, evidence generation, clinical development, and the healthcare ecosystem.
- Experience working cross-functionally across clinical, scientific, commercial, product, and executive teams.
- Strong scientific communication skills, including experience with publications, abstracts, presentations, or other scientific communications.
- Excellent strategic thinking and the ability to translate complex scientific information into actionable business recommendations.
- Exceptional executive presence, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to operate effectively in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment where priorities evolve quickly.
- Strong judgment and commitment to scientific integrity, patient-centricity, and ethical medical practices.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in cardiology, or another relevant therapeutic area.
- Experience working directly with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.
- Established network of community based cardiology investigators.
Responsibilities
- Establish and deepen relationships with PIs and site leadership across cardiology sites.
- Develop and foster a structured engagement strategy with top investigators in the network.
- Communicate Iterative Health’s clinical philosophy, trial model, and standards of excellence to site physicians.
- Partner closely with Site Operations, Corporate Development, and Life Sciences teams to develop evidence-generation strategies.
- Evaluate emerging scientific literature, clinical trends, standards of care, and competitive developments.
- Translate complex clinical and scientific findings into clear strategic and clinical operational recommendations for PIs, leadership, and external partners.
- Serve as a strategic medical partner to CV Site Operations, Life Sciences, Corporate Development, Marketing, and executive leadership.
- Provide insight into site capabilities, performance, and interest areas to help shape the trial portfolio at the site level.
- Support site growth by collaborating with Corporate Development to assess and engage new site leads.
- Partner with Business Development to support protocol evaluations with current and prospective life sciences customers.
- Work closely with Clinical Operations and Site Network leadership to incorporate investigator and site perspectives into clinical strategy.
- Provide medical expertise in support of new indications, partnerships, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives.
- Performs related duties as requested.
Benefits
- Hybrid work environment with in-office collaboration two days per week in either our NYC, Boston or Southlake office
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with up to 80% of premiums covered by Iterative Health
- Mental health and wellness support through Spring Health
- Health HSA or FSA options, and commuter FSA contributions supported by Iterative Health
- Unlimited PTO, 12 company holidays, and a company-wide shutdown between Christmas and New Years
- 401(k) program with a company match of up to 3% (up to $3,000 annually)
- Weekly in-office lunch benefit every Tuesday
- 100% company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Annual wellness and professional development stipend to support your health and growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
