Executive Director, Global Medical Affairs

Executive Director, Global Medical Affairs

At EVERSANA, our Global Medical Affairs & Medical Information teams play a pivotal role in supporting some of the most scientifically advanced and emerging biopharmaceutical organizations around the world to deliver innovative therapies across all therapeutic areas. Through our fully integrated commercialization and medical support model, we partner with clients across the product lifecycle to deliver meaningful, patient- and healthcare professional-centered solutions.

The Executive Director, Global Medical Affairs is a high-impact senior leader reporting to the EVP, Global Medical Affairs & Information. This individual will play a critical role in shaping and advancing EVERSANA's position as a forward-looking thought leader and trusted partner in Global Medical Affairs strategy, innovation, and operational excellence / execution across a diverse and growing client portfolio.

This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution, driving the development and delivery of scalable, high-impact, and technology-enabled Medical Affairs solutions that address evolving client needs. The Executive Director will be responsible contributing to overall Global Medical Affairs strategy regarding our services and thought leadership; will lead Global Medical Affairs strategic operations and be responsible for operational efficiency and results driven execution of services; manage, lead and develop the Global Medical Affairs team; and be responsible managing Global Medical Affairs P&L.

We are seeking a highly experienced, high-functioning Medical Affairs leader with a proven ability to drive operational excellence, lead complex transformations, and deliver measurable results through cross-functional teams. This individual will bring broad functional expertise, a strong digital and innovation mindset, and the ability to operate autonomously while influencing and executing through others.

The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic, matrixed environment and is passionate about building scalable, forward-thinking solutions that enhance Medical Affairs impact and redefine how value is delivered to clients, healthcare professionals, and patients / caregivers.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Strategic Execution & Program Leadership
• Operational Excellence
• Client Management, Leadership & Delivery
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Thought Leadership
• Financial Performance
• Team Leadership / Development

People leaders must possess both the skills to effectively accomplish these tasks and the emotional intelligence to do so in alignment with our cultural values. In addition to the critical management and leadership tasks listed above, this role also includes the following unique responsibilities:

• Build, lead, and scale high-performing teams and subject matter experts, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation
• Drive results through influence, delegation, and cross-functional leadership
• Mentor and develop talent, supporting career growth and capability building
• Establish clear performance expectations and provide ongoing coaching and feedback
• Oversee talent processes including hiring, performance management, promotions, and development planning
• Promote a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and high performance

Expectations of the job include:

• Travel Up to 20%
• Hours 40+ Hours per week

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required include:

• Education PharmD, MD, or PhD required.
• Experience and/or Training 812+ years of pharmaceutical or life sciences industry experience, including significant experience within a biopharmaceutical organizations or applicable service provider
• Strong and diverse experience across multiple Medical Affairs functions, including: Medical Strategy & Planning, Medical Communications / Publications, Medical Information, Medical Affairs Operations, Advisory Boards, IIS, and lifecycle management
• Demonstrated success in leading complex initiatives and driving operational excellence and transformation
• Strong project and program management capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
• Proven ability to lead people, influence stakeholders, and deliver results through cross-functional teams
• Experience working in matrixed, fast-paced environments
• Strategic and structured thinker who connects vision to execution
• Operational excellence driver focused on scalability, efficiency, and quality
• Results-oriented leader with accountability for measurable impact
• Strong program leader capable of executing complex initiatives effectively
• People leader with experience developing high-performing teams
• Collaborative influencer across functions and stakeholder groups
• Self-directed operator who thrives in autonomous, high-ownership roles
• Experience with Medical Affairs technologies, including: Medical Information platforms, Content and publication management systems, MSL tools and CRM platforms, Digital engagement and analytics tools
• Experience leveraging advanced analytics, automation, and emerging technologies (including AI) to modernize Medical Affairs delivery and enhance impact