Senior Director Medical Affairs

Mineralys Therapeutics

3d•$330,000 - $364,000•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Director, Medical Affairs will serve as a strategic and scientific leader responsible for shaping and executing the global medical affairs strategy in support of the company’s pipeline and future commercial products. This physician leader will bridge Clinical Development and Commercial, ensuring scientific integrity, evidence generation, and external engagement across key stakeholders. This role will oversee Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) and Strategic Alliances & External Engagement and will play a critical role in preparing the organization for regulatory milestones and commercialization.

Requirements

MD or DO required (board certification preferred)
Cardiovascular experience preferred
8+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, including significant Medical Affairs leadership experience
Demonstrated experience in HEOR / RWE strategy and execution
Experience supporting late-stage development and/or product launches
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders
Strong external presence with experience engaging KOLs and representing company at scientific forums

Responsibilities

Develop and lead the global Medical Affairs strategy aligned with clinical development plans and commercial objectives
Serve as a key medical voice in cross-functional leadership discussions, including Clinical, Regulatory, Commercial, and Market Access
Translate clinical and scientific data into impactful medical strategies that support product differentiation and value demonstration
Build and maintain relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), academic institutions, and clinical investigators
Represent the company at scientific congresses, advisory boards, and external forums
Lead and support advisory board strategy and execution
Provide strategic oversight of HEOR, including real-world evidence (RWE), outcomes research, and value-based evidence generation
Develop and oversee the global strategy for corporate sponsorships, grants, and charitable contributions in alignment with medical and scientific priorities
Lead team in identifying and building relationships with key patient organizations
Provide scientific insights for the development of economic models, burden-of-disease studies, and comparative effectiveness research
Partner closely with Clinical Development on trial design, investigator engagement, and data interpretation
Collaborate with Commercial and Market Access teams to ensure scientific alignment and appropriate support of launch readiness
Contribute to regulatory strategy and interactions, as needed
Play a leadership role in preparing for first product launch, including scientific platform development and field medical readiness
Ensure generation and communication of data supporting product value proposition