Head of Medical Affairs

Job Description

About Fosun Pharma USA Inc.

Company Introduction

Fosun Pharma is a global innovation-driven pharmaceutical and healthcare group committed to improving human health through integrated capabilities in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostics, and healthcare services. With a strong presence in both established and innovative medicines, Fosun Pharma leverages global R&D, strategic partnerships, and commercialization excellence to deliver high-quality healthcare solutions worldwide.

Fosun Pharma USA serves as a key strategic hub supporting commercialization, business development, and operational functions across North America, while closely collaborating with global headquarters and international affiliates.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Head (VP/SVP) of Medical Affairs to build and lead the Medical Affairs function in support of an upcoming Alzheimer's disease launch. The successful candidate will have extensive experience developing medical affairs strategy for a novel therapeutic launch, with a strong understanding of the evolving CNS/neurodegenerative disease landscape and the scientific engagement needs of key stakeholders across the treatment continuum.

This is a ground-floor leadership opportunity: the VP will build the Medical Affairs team and infrastructure from scratch, shaping strategy, processes, and culture ahead of launch. This individual will work cross-functionally with Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Commercial, Market Access, and Pharmacovigilance to ensure medical strategy is aligned, scientifically sound, and launch-ready.

Key Responsibilities

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• Develop and lead the U.S. Medical Affairs strategy, including scientific communication, evidence generation, and HCP/KOL engagement, across pre-launch, launch, and in-market products.
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• Build and lead a high-performing Medical Affairs team, including Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs), Medical Directors, and Medical Communications personnel as the function scales.
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• Establish and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), academic institutions, investigators, and other relevant medical/scientific stakeholders.
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• Lead scientific platform development, including publication strategy, medical education programs, and evidence-generation support (including real-world evidence and investigator-sponsored studies).
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• Partner cross-functionally with Commercial, Market Access, Finance, Legal, and Regulatory teams to align medical strategy with overall brand and corporate objectives.
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• Oversee development of scientific/medical materials, slide decks, and medical communications (e.g., publications, congress presentations, medical information responses).
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• Monitor the evolving scientific, clinical, and treatment landscape (e.g., emerging data, competitive pipeline, standard-of-care shifts) and adjust strategy accordingly.
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• Lead advisory board planning and execution, and manage KOL engagement strategy in coordination with Medical Communications and Commercial functions.
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• Ensure all Medical Affairs activities comply with applicable legal, regulatory, and compliance standards (e.g., fair balance, PhRMA Code, off-label promotion guardrails).
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• Develop departmental budget, KPIs, and performance metrics for the Medical Affairs function.
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• Represent Medical Affairs in cross-functional leadership meetings and provide strategic input into brand planning and lifecycle management.
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Qualifications

Required

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• Bachelor's degree required.
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• Minimum 10-15 years of medical affairs experience within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, including senior leadership roles.
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• Direct experience in Alzheimer's disease and/or Multiple Sclerosis (MS) required.
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• Demonstrated experience leading medical affairs strategy for at least one successful product launch.
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• Extensive experience with KOL engagement, field medical (MSL) leadership, and scientific communication planning.
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• Strong knowledge of FDA regulatory requirements as they relate to medical affairs activities, industry compliance standards (PhRMA Code, OIG guidance), and evidence generation/real-world data strategy.
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• Excellent scientific, strategic, and executive communication skills.
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• Proven ability to build a function and team from the ground up in a fast-paced environment.
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• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing external vendors/consultants.
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Preferred

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• Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, MS, or equivalent) preferred.
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• Experience launching therapies with a Medicare-dominant patient population.
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• Experience with global medical affairs and cross-regional collaboration (EMA, PMDA, NMPA markets).
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• Experience in small-to-mid-sized biotech companies preparing for first commercial launch.
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Why Join Us

You'll have the opportunity to build a Medical Affairs organization from the ground up and play a pivotal leadership role in bringing a novel Alzheimer's therapy to patients. As Vice President of Medical Affairs, you will shape the scientific and medical strategy for launch while partnering with a collaborative, science-driven team committed to advancing meaningful treatment for patients and caregivers.

Salary Range: $350,000 to $425,000 per year base, plus STI.

The salary range for this role reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The salary range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc. Job Title is subject to change based on candidate experience. The STI and BDI plans are based upon company and/or individual performance.

We offer a competitive Benefits Package, including:

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• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage.
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• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match.
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• Time Off: Paid Time Off options, plus Floating Holidays
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• Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance
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• Communication Reimbursement
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• Company shutdown for the yearend holidays
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• Additional benefits include but are not limited to and may depend on eligibility: Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Commuter Spending Accounts, Paid Parental Leave (if eligible), Accident and Critical Illness Insurances, Legal Plans, Identity Theft Protection, Voluntary Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Pet Insurance, and more.
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Fosun Pharma USA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is Fosun’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Fosun Pharma USA Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace.

Agency Notice

Please note that Fosun Pharma USA Inc. has a set roster of approved recruiters for specific roles agreed to in advance and does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies regarding open positions. In the absence of a signed agreement and approval from Fosun Pharma USA’s Human Resources department to submit resumes for a specific position, Fosun will not approve, nor will be under an obligation to make any payment to such non-approved third parties in the event a candidate they refer is hired by Fosun Pharma USA.