Senior Medical Director, Medical Affairs

Alfasigma • Morristown, MN

1d • $280,000 - $325,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Alfasigma is a global healthcare company with a leading focus on Gastrointestinal (GI) health. As they continue to grow, they are seeking a Senior Medical Director, Medical Affairs, to join their Rare Disease team (Intercept Pharmaceuticals subsidiary). This is a hybrid position based in Morristown, NJ. This role is an exciting opportunity for a strategic medical affairs leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about improving patient outcomes, advancing scientific understanding, and building trusted partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• MD required with a minimum of 7 years of progressive industry experience in Medical Affairs, including roles with strategic accountability.
• Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional teams and engaging with external experts, advocacy organizations, and cross-functional internal teams.
• Proven ability to translate complex scientific data into actionable insights and communicate effectively across audiences.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of the regulatory, access, and commercial environments.
• Passion for patient-centered innovation and improving healthcare outcomes.
• Proven ability to translate complex scientific data into actionable business insights.
• Must possess a thorough understanding of the FDA, OIG, HIPAA and other ethical guidelines relevant to the pharmaceutical industry.
• Must maintain comprehensive proficiency with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and associated applications.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.

Nice To Haves

• Rare Disease experience desired.
• Experience in hepatology, gastroenterology, immunology preferred.
• Experience in data generation and publication strategy is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the medical affairs strategy ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals and the evolving scientific and clinical landscape.
• Serve as a recognized expert in the company’s therapeutic area, providing scientific leadership internally and externally.
• Stay current on scientific and clinical developments in the therapeutic area, including key publications, emerging data, and competitor activity, and provide strategic insights to inform ongoing planning.
• Lead strategic engagement with external stakeholders, including key opinion leaders (KOLs), medical influencers, and advocacy partners, to foster scientific exchange and advance disease awareness and education.
• Oversee the execution of the scientific communication plan, including congress planning, medical education, and development of scientific materials that support accurate, balanced, and timely dissemination of data.
• Contribute to the publication strategy and planning, in partnership with the medical writing and publications team, to ensure timely and impactful publication of data in peer-reviewed journals and scientific forums.
• Oversee and conduct medical and scientific training for internal stakeholders, including Medical, Commercial, and Market Access teams.
• Collaborate with the Field Medical team (MSLs) to ensure strategic alignment, high-quality insight generation, and effective scientific engagement in the field.
• Drive data generation initiatives, including real-world evidence, investigator-initiated studies, and collaborative research projects, addressing critical evidence gaps and informing medical and access strategies.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams, including clinical development, commercial, regulatory, and patient advocacy, to ensure cohesive execution of the medical plan.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits
• Extensive opportunities for professional growth and development
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Rewards and recognition program
• Health care benefits (medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision insurance)
• Short and long-term disability coverage provided
• Plan coverage for domestic partners
• Paid parental leave benefits and adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement assistance
• A generous Paid Time Off program that includes 20 vacation days, 11 holidays, 4 personal days, and 2 volunteer days per calendar year
• Numerous well-being and work/life programs

What This Job Offers

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