Vice President, Medical Affairs
About The Position
We are seeking a seasoned and visionary leader to serve as Vice President, Medical Affairs. This executive will bring a proven track record of success in pharmaceutical leadership and medical affairs experience, ideally in ophthalmology across retina, glaucoma, dry eye, and cornea/external disease. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in medical strategy and cross-functional team leadership, with a passion for advancing innovation in ophthalmology. This role will be pivotal in driving medical affairs strategy, building scientific evidence, and fueling launch trajectories for our ophthalmic product portfolio.
Requirements
- MA, MS, MD, DO, or equivalent degree.
- 15+ years of experience in ophthalmology, with leadership roles in clinical development and medical affairs.
- Demonstrated success in supporting product launches.
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams across medical and commercial functions.
- Deep understanding of regulatory requirements and clinical operations.
- Ability to travel up to 30% of the time, including domestic and possible international trips.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in ophthalmology across retina, glaucoma, dry eye, and cornea/external disease.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement medical affairs strategies to support pre-launch and post-launch activities.
- Drive scientific dissemination through publications, presentations, and Key Opinion Leader engagement.
- Serve as the internal expert on ophthalmic diseases, providing strategic input across Research & Development, regulatory, and commercial functions.
- Build and lead cross-functional teams to generate and communicate compelling scientific evidence.
- Support successful product launches through strategic medical planning and stakeholder engagement.
- Build and mentor a high-performing medical affairs team.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to shape corporate strategy and investor communications.
- Represent the company at scientific, regulatory, and industry forums.
Benefits
- Generous medical, dental, and vision health insurance plans
- Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
- Short-term, long-term, and life/AD&D insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 20 paid vacation days, 12 paid holidays, and 12 sick days
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with 100% company match up to 4% and immediate vesting
- Hybrid work options
- Wellness Resources
- Stock Options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
