US Senior Medical Director, Rare Hematology
About The Position
The US Senior Medical Director (SMD) is a Cambridge, Massachusetts or Morristown, New Jersey-based member of the US Medical Affairs team within the Rare Blood Disorders franchise, with national responsibility for the rare hematology therapeutic area. Reporting to the Head of US Medical Affairs, Rare Blood Disorders, the SMD provides strategic leadership across the portfolio and serves as an internal expert in rare hematologic conditions, with a focus on Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP) and potential coverage of warm Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (wAIHA), Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), and other rare blood disorders. The role supports evidence-based decisions that help health care professionals and payers optimize patient care and treatment outcomes through the generation, interpretation, and communication of accurate clinical and scientific information. The SMD builds collaborative relationships with external physicians and internal partners across Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, Regulatory, Science, Marketing, Sales, Commercial Operations, and Patient and Product Services, while complying with applicable company, industry, legal, and regulatory requirements. The position leads US medical strategy, scientific communications, investigator-sponsored studies, and medical affairs activities supporting the near-term rilzabrutinib launch for ITP and future lifecycle management and launches. It also provides strategic direction to disease-specific Medical Science Liaison teams, supports payer and access activities, and maintains current scientific knowledge. Approximately 20% travel is expected.
Requirements
- Doctorate degree (PhD or PharmD); an MD may be considered with relevant experience.
- At least 10 years of Medical Affairs experience involving strategic and tactical planning and execution.
- Experience in rare hematology or a related therapeutic area, such as ITP, wAIHA, SCD, or adjacent rare blood disorders.
- Commitment to high ethical, legal, regulatory, and scientific standards.
Nice To Haves
- Proven success as a strategic thinker and planner.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, including building strong working relationships and managing and resolving conflict.
- Strong organization and ability to work effectively in a highly matrixed, cross-functional environment; team-oriented approach.
- Experience developing, conducting, and publishing peer-reviewed scientific or clinical research.
- Additional training or experience in epidemiology, health economics, health policy, or outcomes-based research and practice.
- Passion and energy for improving outcomes for patients with rare hematologic conditions.
Responsibilities
- Develop U.S. medical objectives and strategies across the rare hematology portfolio, aligned with U.S. commercial goals.
- Provide medical input to brand teams on strategy, tactics, and claims development.
- Serve as the internal expert for rare hematologic conditions and products, and support the field-based U.S. Medical Affairs team.
- Develop strategies for and implement medical advisory boards.
- Lead execution of the strategic U.S. investigator-sponsored study program.
- Develop U.S. scientific communication and publication strategies.
- Partner with R&D to support clinical trials across the rare hematology portfolio.
- Lead Medical Affairs activities supporting the near-term rilzabrutinib launch for ITP, serving as a strategic and scientific resource during the launch phase.
- Engage and present to cross-functional leadership and governance forums to advance therapeutic-area strategy.
- Prepare for future lifecycle management and product launches across the portfolio, ensuring medical readiness and cross-functional alignment.
- Provide strategic direction to disease-specific MSL teams translating medical strategy into operational tactics.
- Support product and disease-state training for internal colleagues across the portfolio.
- Support the Managed Markets group, particularly in payer discussions regarding rare hematology therapies.
- Review Educational Outreach Grants for alignment with strategic goals.
- Ensure ethical and credible promotion and potentially serve on Promotional and Medical Review boards.
- Ensure compliance with corporate and industry policies and legal and regulatory requirements for Medical Affairs activities.
- Maintain medical and scientific knowledge through continuing education, symposia, and review of current literature.
- Monitor emerging scientific, technological, and regulatory developments to inform strategic decision-making.
- Travel approximately 20%.
Benefits
- Health and wellbeing benefits, including high-quality healthcare and prevention and wellness programs.
- At least 14 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave.
- Company employee benefit programs may be available to eligible employees.
- Rewards package recognizing employee contributions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
