Vice President, Head of Medical Affairs- Rare Disease
About The Position
Alfasigma is seeking an executive to lead Medical Affairs for its Rare Disease team, an Intercept Pharmaceuticals subsidiary. This hybrid position is based in Morristown, New Jersey, and requires 50% travel. The leader will set strategy and provide leadership for the Medical Affairs organization, working across Research & Development, Commercial, Government Affairs, and Corporate Communications to align scientific and medical strategies with corporate and patient needs. The role calls for a collaborative leader who can deliver results, recruit and develop people, and operate effectively in a highly matrixed environment while upholding ethical, regulatory, and scientific standards. The position leads the creation and execution of Medical Affairs strategies, provides medical interpretation of clinical and other evidence for compounds in development and on the market, and supports the field medical team and educational initiatives. The executive will coordinate with Clinical Development, Commercial Operations, and Health Economics, engage key opinion leaders, and contribute to the Alfasigma leadership team's vision and direction.
Requirements
- Medical degree.
- 15 or more years of pharmaceutical industry experience.
- Broad, senior leadership experience in Medical Affairs.
- Strong understanding of drug development, regulatory, and commercialization processes.
- Executive presence and exceptional relationship-management and interpersonal skills to work with internal and external stakeholders and influence strategic direction.
- Excellent strategic skills and ability to influence decisions at senior levels, internally and externally.
- Ability to anticipate future consequences and trends and think innovatively about Medical Affairs strategy.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment and work effectively in diverse, cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated ability to drive results and deliver outstanding outcomes in pharmaceutical product development and/or lifecycle management.
- Ability to build internal relationships in a highly matrixed organization and external relationships with KOLs and industry experts.
- Ability to communicate completely, transparently, and succinctly at all levels and explain complex or new ideas clearly and simply.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and high-level negotiation skills.
- Ability to uphold high ethical, regulatory, and scientific standards.
Nice To Haves
- Rare disease experience.
- Experience in hepatic, cardiovascular, metabolic, gastrointestinal, or inflammatory disease therapeutics.
- Product launch experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership in creating and executing Medical Affairs strategies and delivering results.
- Develop and execute creative strategic approaches to advance Medical Affairs goals.
- Interpret medical data from clinical trials, registries, published literature, and other sources for compounds in development and marketed compounds; review clinical trials and community-based grants as needed.
- Partner with key opinion leaders to understand current issues and questions in focused therapeutic areas.
- Lead the field medical team, including Medical Science Liaisons, and support, participate in, and provide insight on MSL activities such as KOL interactions.
- Support the Commercial team in developing medically accurate and appropriate educational materials for providers and patients.
- Partner with the Health Economics group to support evidence generation required by reimbursement authorities.
- Apply government and industry guidelines, regulations, and laws governing scientific and medical exchange and customer communications.
- Integrate Medical Affairs objectives with Clinical Development and Commercial Operations to ensure programs address stakeholders' needs.
- Contribute as a key member of the Alfasigma leadership team to shaping the company's vision and future direction.
- Recruit, coach, and develop people.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Rewards and recognition program.
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Coverage for domestic partners.
- Paid parental leave.
- Adoption assistance.
- Tuition reimbursement assistance.
- Paid time off: 20 vacation days, 11 holidays, 4 personal days, and 2 volunteer days per calendar year.
- Well-being and work/life programs.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
