Sr. Director, Medical Affairs, Neuromuscular Team
About The Position
The Senior Director, Medical Affairs, Neuromuscular Team will lead the development and execution of the US medical strategy for givinostat in Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The role serves as a key medical representative in the US, supporting external medical expert engagement and development, communications and evidence-generation strategy, and cross-functional collaboration. The position leads the US Neuromuscular Medical Affairs team and oversees medical plans, education, scientific exchange, and non-registrational evidence-generation initiatives. It partners across Medical Affairs, R&D, and commercial teams; supports late-stage clinical development; and develops effective systems, processes, and governance for the medical affairs organization. The role also builds relationships with external medical experts, academic institutions, and medical societies, and supports internal training on product science and disease education.
Requirements
- Advanced degree (PharmD, MD, or PhD); PharmD is strongly preferred.
- At least 10 years of progressive experience in U.S. Medical Affairs within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
- Prior leadership of cross-functional medical teams, including MSLs and medical communications.
- Deep knowledge of U.S. medical, regulatory, and pharmacovigilance standards.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment and build effective, accountable teams from the ground up.
- Experience supporting an early marketed product.
- Collaborative and decisive leadership, with the ability to navigate and contribute effectively within a matrixed organization.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in rare diseases, neurology, or neuromuscular disorders is strongly preferred.
- PharmD degree is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Execute the US Neurometabolic Medical Affairs strategy in alignment with corporate objectives and product lifecycle needs.
- Implement and oversee US medical plans for Duvyzat, integrating regulatory, clinical, commercial, and global medical perspectives.
- Lead and develop the U.S. Neuromuscular Medical Affairs team, including Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs).
- Oversee medical education, scientific exchange, and non-registrational evidence-generation initiatives.
- Serve as a strategic thought partner across Medical Affairs, R&D, and commercial teams.
- Provide medical and scientific support for late-stage clinical development programs, aligned with business and regulatory strategies.
- Support internal team training and development on product science and disease education.
- Implement appropriately scaled systems and processes to optimize the effectiveness of the medical affairs neurometabolic organization.
- Establish and maintain trusted relationships with external medical experts, academic institutions, and medical societies.
- Oversee a comprehensive medical KOL engagement and insights-generation strategy.
- Localize medical information and publication resources.
- Develop medical governance frameworks to maintain high ethical and compliance standards in all engagements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
