Vice President, Medial Affairs

Genetix Biotherapeutics • Somerville, MA

11d • $350,000 - $400,000

About The Position

At Genetix Biotherapeutics every role has meaning, every team member is respected, and every day is a chance to make a difference. When you join Genetix, you're not just landing a new role, you become part of a company that's pursuing curative gene therapies to give patients and their families more days. We are doers, thinkers and collaborators who embrace and live by our values: Our innovation is rooted in the diversity of our teams and results are achieved through cooperation and the integration of multiple viewpoints. This is personal and we approach every challenge with radical care. The VP of Medical Affairs is a visionary and strategic leader who oversees the medical strategy and execution for our portfolio of three approved genetic therapies to treat sickle cell disease, transfusion dependent thalassemia and cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy, while also being a hands-on contributor. The ideal candidate will bring deep scientific and medical expertise, strong leadership capabilities, a drive to get things done and a passion for advancing transformative therapies that improve patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) with training and/or experience in hematology, cell and gene therapy or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in Medical Affairs within pharma and biotech
• Proven track record of strategic leadership, cross-functional collaboration and efficient use of limited resources
• Strong understanding of healthcare ecosystems and regulatory requirements
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, analytical and organizational skills
• Willingness to do the work in addition to leading the work of Medical Affairs as the team grows

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial biotech environment is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Provide a case for the value of medical engagement and a plan for strategic growth of the team and activities
• Develop and lead the global medical affairs strategy for approved gene therapies, with a focus on Lyfgenia in sickle cell disease and Zynteglo in transfusion-dependent thalassemia
• Partner with Clinical Sciences and Commercial team to align medical strategy with corporate objectives
• Drive evidence generation, potentially including real-world data and post-marketing studies, to support therapeutic value and optimize patient care
• Ensure scientific rigor, medical accuracy and compliance in all medical activities
• Oversee medical review and approval of promotional and non-promotional materials, and medical information services
• Lead publication planning and scientific communications
• Lead production of multichannel medical education materials
• Contribute to medical documentation for payer reviews
• Cultivate relationships with key external experts, healthcare professionals and the broader clinical care team, and patient advocacy groups
• Represent the company at major scientific and medical conferences
• Organize and lead advisory boards and medical symposia
• Build and mentor a world-class medical affairs team
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, efficient use of resources, and patient-centricity across the organization
• Mentor and develop medical talent across the organization
• Oversee the implementation of a medical affairs self-service portal and leverage other digital tools for omnichannel HCP engagement and medical education
• Champion other digital health initiatives and data-driven decision making

Benefits

• Equity and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, dental, vision, 401k, and other benefits, including unlimited paid time off and parental leave.

What This Job Offers

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