Sr. Director, Medical Affairs, Neuromuscular Team
About The Position
The Senior Director, Medical Affairs, Neuromuscular Team leads development and execution of the US medical strategy for givinostat in Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The role serves as a key US medical representative, supporting external medical expert engagement and development, communications and evidence-generation strategy, and cross-functional collaboration. The position is responsible for executing the US Neurometabolic Medical Affairs strategy in alignment with corporate objectives and product lifecycle needs. It leads the US Neuromuscular Medical Affairs team, including Medical Science Liaisons, and oversees medical education, scientific exchange, non-registrational evidence-generation initiatives, and KOL engagement and insights generation. The role collaborates with Medical Affairs, R&D, and commercial teams; supports late-stage clinical development programs and internal training; localizes medical information and publication resources; and establishes medical governance frameworks to uphold ethical and compliance standards.
Requirements
- Advanced degree required: PharmD, MD, or PhD; PharmD strongly preferred.
- At least 10 years of progressive experience in US Medical Affairs within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
- Prior leadership of cross-functional medical teams, including MSLs and medical communications.
- Deep knowledge of US medical, regulatory, and pharmacovigilance standards.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment and build highly effective, accountable teams from the ground up.
- Experience supporting an early marketed product.
- Collaborative and decisive leadership, with the ability to 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 US 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, ensuring alignment with business and regulatory strategies.
- Support internal team training and development on product science and disease education.
- Implement 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
