Vice President, Medical Affairs

Satsuma Pharmaceuticals

2d•$330,000 - $390,000

About The Position

The Vice President, Medical Affairs, will develop, implement, and lead the medical affairs strategy and organizational structure that supports the launch of AtzumiTM (dihydroergotamine) nasal powder in the US. The ideal candidate will provide thought leadership and tactical execution across medical publication planning, medical education, medical information system development, and medical communication. This role will be pivotal in developing and executing the medical affairs strategy, building operational capabilities, ensuring launch readiness, and supporting a successful launch.

Requirements

MD or PharmD degree required.
15+ years' experience within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare organization with increasing levels of leadership responsibility within Medical Affairs.
Knowledge of FDA regulations and GCP guidelines.
Hands-on involvement in phase 4 post-marketing study planning and investigator-initiated studies.
Understanding of the underlying principles and practical application of health outcomes, quality standards, evidence-based medicine, disease management, and related principles.
Demonstrated ability to successfully engage external stakeholders, including thought leaders, payers, patient advocacy groups, and regulators.
Ability to travel up to 30%.
Successful experience in a fast-paced, rapidly growing environment.
Fit with Satsuma Pharmaceutical’s culture and values.

Nice To Haves

Previous launch and migraine product experience would be ideal.
Past success working in a cross-functional environment.
Previous experience in migraine/neurologic pharmaceutical markets is desired.

Responsibilities

Serve as a member of the Commercial Leadership Team and contribute to the development and execution of scientific, clinical, commercial, operational, and organizational strategies and plans.
Lead the design and implementation of medical strategies, medical affairs department organization & infrastructure, tactical plans, and related budgets while providing thought leadership and tactical execution for medical publication strategy and execution, medical education, medical information system development, and medical communication.
Work closely with safety, pharmacovigilance, and compliance.
Ensure the medical communications plan aligns with other cross-functional teams and meets the informational and educational needs of healthcare providers, payers, policymakers, and patients.
Lead the development and implementation of medical education and medical liaison strategies, with an emphasis on meeting the market requirements and unmet medical needs in migraine.
Work closely with the commercial organization to bring a medical perspective to commercial strategies and tactics and collaborate on the most efficient and effective ways for field teams to work together.
Provide leadership to the Medical Affairs team; evaluate the function and sub-functions, determine the required core capabilities, team structure, and development.
Develop and continuously maintain the highest scientific and medical expertise of all Medical Affairs employees, ensuring they are acknowledged internally and externally as experts.
Develop strategic imperatives and tactical plans to enhance healthcare practitioner education to improve patient outcomes.
Systematically assess medical education needs cross-functionally and implement appropriate medical education programs.
Attend topically relevant medical and scientific conferences to support sponsored speakers and presenters, ensure the success of publication/communication goals, and participate in the collection and reporting of competitive intelligence within company guidelines.
Provide strategic input to the clinical development and commercial organization on post-marketing clinical development and investigator-initiated studies, publication plans, KOL/advisory board plans, and continuing medical education plans to optimize the product profile to build product awareness and gain strategic insights for marketing and development strategy.
Responsible for division and corporate-level influence and is considered a key opinion leader and resource both within Satsuma and externally.