Medical Affairs Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Advanced degree (e.g., MD, PhD, or PharmD) relevant to the therapeutic-area disease and recognized medical expertise in ophthalmology.
• At least five years of medical affairs experience or equivalent clinical/research experience.
• At least three years working in the therapeutic area in a clinical, research, or pharmaceutical environment, or in a highly relevant therapeutic area with demonstrated scientific acumen.
• Demonstrated ability in strategic decision-making and planning, including helping the U.S. Executive Director prioritize initiatives across the portfolio.
• Track record of execution excellence leading complex projects and managing multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• AI-first mindset, including leveraging artificial intelligence tools and willingness to learn and implement new approaches; deep technical expertise is not required.
• Strong emotional intelligence to foster trust and respect in a complex, matrixed organization.
• Strong networking and partnership skills to collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders.
• Agile mindset as a change catalyst, with a commitment to experimenting, learning, adapting to evolving business needs, and driving continuous improvement.
• Expertise in interpreting and clearly communicating complex scientific concepts in one-on-one and group settings.
• Deep knowledge of the U.S. health-care system, including national treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, FDA regulations, and Office of Inspector General compliance.
• Ability to travel up to 40%, as stated in the qualifications section.

Nice To Haves

• Field Medical Affairs experience.
• University-level teaching experience and understanding of adult learning principles.
• Experience with innovative pharmaceutical training platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to quickly assimilate new subject areas and work independently on complex problems.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the USMA Executive Director and Payer & Health Systems Payor & Access Strategy Lead, develop and implement regional strategies aligned with headquarters Value & Implementation goals, including a prioritized U.S. Medical Affairs field strategy and implementation goals.
• Contribute to the integrated U.S. Country Medical Affairs Plan, including the U.S. Field Medical Plan/Field Engagement Plan and field training plan for the assigned therapeutic area as a member of the USMA Therapeutic Area Leadership Team.
• Identify and prioritize U.S. field resources, training needs, and activities; work with V&I Global Medical & Value Capabilities to align content, training, and adult-learning activities across the portfolio, including pre- and post-congress regional training and content.
• Develop a strategic, comprehensive scientific engagement plan and ensure scientific exchange aligns with the global scientific communications platform.
• Ensure insights from advisory boards and field medical activities are acted on with relevant stakeholders, aligned with Country Medical Affairs priorities, and monitored for trends that may affect future strategy.
• Work with relevant USMA stakeholders to organize expert-input events, such as advisory boards and forums, with contracted scientific leaders and key stakeholders to address new-indication implementation and emerging science.
• Manage programs, as needed, for patient support, education, and risk management to support appropriate and safe use of company medicines.
• Partner with GSVC, CSEE, U.S. Global Clinical Trial Organization, V&I Global Medical and Scientific Affairs therapeutic-area leads, and internal and external subject-matter experts to plan and deliver regional training as needed.
• Participate in two-way information exchange and sharing of best practices across USMA roles and teams, including Payer & Health Systems.
• Collaborate with the USMA Director of Implementation and Strategic Execution to maintain consistent standards, processes, and harmonization for training activities such as clinical immersions, verbalizations, and journal clubs.
• Provide input into strategic congress priorities and participate in planning for key scientific congresses.
• Continuously monitor the health-care environment and emerging trends to optimize Country Medical Affairs Plans and field execution plans.
• As applicable, serve as a point of contact for developing and maintaining U.S. new-hire scientific foundational onboarding in collaboration with leadership and subject-matter experts.
• Work with USMA leadership and V&I Global Medical & Value Capabilities stakeholders to support consistent verbalization processes for new hires and tenured Regional Medical Scientific Directors regarding new data, indications, and disease areas.
• As requested by the V&I Global Medical and Scientific Affairs Executive Director, support the Investigator Studies Program for the assigned therapeutic area, including Areas of Interest consultation, dissemination, data highlights, training, and scientific review.

Benefits

• Medical insurance and other insurance benefits for employees and families.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k).
• Paid holidays.
• Vacation.
• Compassionate and sick days.
• Eligibility for an annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.