Vice President, Medical Affairs - Neuroscience

Annexon Biosciences • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

The Vice President, Medical Affairs – Neuroscience will be responsible for representing Annexon Biosciences with a network of external thought leaders and driving Global Medical Affairs activities across complement-mediated neuroinflammatory and immunology-driven neurological diseases. This leader will play a critical role in advancing medical strategy in areas where immunology and neuroscience intersect, with a strong focus on diseases driven by dysregulation of the classical complement pathway.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (MD, PhD, or PharmD) preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of Medical Affairs experience within the biopharma industry.
• Significant experience in Neurology, including neurodegenerative and/or neuroinflammatory diseases.
• Prior experience supporting product launch(es) in Neurology.
• Strong engagement and scientific exchange experience with the neurology medical community, with an established network of neurologists and clinical experts.
• Proven ability to lead, manage, and motivate teams in a multi-functional matrix environment.
• Experience across global/regional/local medical practice and healthcare ecosystems.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP), regional regulations, and international regulatory requirements.
• Finance/budgeting and resource management experience.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex medical/clinical concepts clearly in both written and verbal formats.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability with sound judgment and a balanced, realistic understanding of issues.
• Commitment to incorporating the patient perspective (“voice of the patient”) into strategy and execution.

Responsibilities

• As a key member of the neurology core team, provide deep medical and scientific expertise across neuroinflammatory disease biology and immunology-driven mechanisms, informing medical affairs, launch, and lifecycle strategies.
• Lead the full spectrum of the Medical Affairs functions that are responsible for the development and implementation of the Global medical strategy across the following areas: Medical Affairs Operations – focused on communication, medical education, advisory management, and patient advocacy. Medical Science Liaison (MSL) – directed at work with neurologists, key opinion leaders, academic physicians, and other healthcare providers treating neurological disorders.
• Partner closely with the organization in the establishment of market access strategies that enable plans for pricing, reimbursement, and access.
• Establish appropriate strategic partnerships with internal leaders in clinical development, regulatory affairs, safety, operations, research, and commercial.
• Extend and grow established professional relationships with the external neurology expert community to maintain cutting-edge knowledge about disease areas, standards of care, and evolving unmet medical needs.
• Enrich relationships with patients and patient advocacy groups to support both clinical development and commercial planning, ensuring deep understanding of patient needs.
• Represent Annexon and present data at advisory boards, clinical investigator meetings, congresses, symposia, and other scientific forums.
• Remain at the forefront of neurology science and the competitive landscape.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, and regulatory authorities to ensure proper and ethical interactions between medical affairs personnel and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• A stimulating and rewarding workplace includes flexible work schedules, remote opportunities and the ability to achieve a work-life balance.
• Shuttle service from BART, CalTrain and the Ferry.
• Annexon offers a competitive base salary and equity participation, employee stock purchase plan, as well as a comprehensive health benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending plans, and other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees