Director, Medical Affairs - Dermatology (East Windsor Township)

Overview

Acrotech Biopharma Inc. was formed as a global platform to commercialize innovative proprietary medications. The company aims to launch scientifically advanced products to address unmet needs and deliver value to patients as well as all healthcare stakeholders. Acrotech strives to be a patient-focused, research-based organization that aims to launch treatments accessible to patients who need them. Acrotech currently markets a portfolio of 5 oncology products including 2 leading products in Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma (PTCL) and a novel drug for chemotherapy-induced neutropenia (CIN).

Job Overview

Lead the Dermatology US Medical Affairs team as a strategic partner with Clinical, Commercial, and Marketing teams to bring innovative therapeutic solutions to improve the lives of patients and establish Acrotech as a leader in atopic dermatitis.

The US Medical Affairs Director is responsible for developing and leading the U.S. medical strategy and tactical plan for the dermatology therapeutic area, the MSL field strategy, and operations. This role requires an in-depth understanding of dermatology, strong business acumen, and medical affairs launch experience to develop and implement launch readiness plans and product lifecycle management. The role ensures alignment and timely communications with internal matrix teams, external communications, and exchange communications with key scientific leaders. The role requires a strong commitment to achieving corporate objectives while maintaining the highest ethical, regulatory, scientific standards, and meaningful differentiation for medical practice adoption.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic leadership for Acrotech’s dermatology portfolio, with a focus on advancing medical affairs goals in atopic dermatitis.
• Lead the development of the integrated Medical Affairs plan, executing medical affairs tactics aligned with the overall product development and launch strategy.
• Acts as the dermatology scientific and therapeutic area expert, partnering cross-functionally with internal stakeholders including clinical development, commercial brand teams, regulatory affairs, and finance.
• Develop Real World Evidence generation capability for regulatory submissions and post-launch assessments.
• Leads organization and execution of advisory boards, investigator meetings, medical strategy forums, and internal scientific discussions focused on atopic dermatitis. Builds and maintains relationships with KOLs in dermatology, managed care organizations, advocacy organizations, and government/regulatory bodies.
• Provide medical input and product expertise to develop medical communications, content and publication plans.
• Monitors and assesses scientific and industry trends in dermatology to provide expert insights on the competitive landscape and therapeutic advancements, including advising and partnering across the organization on dermatology-related matters.

Qualifications – Skills & Requirements

• MD, PhD, or PharmD with a focus in dermatology and experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry within Medical Affairs in roles of increasing technical responsibility.
• Minimum 3 years in dermatology required.
• Proven ability to develop and lead launch plans and post-marketing programs in dermatology.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills across scientific, clinical, and commercial audiences.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a proven track record of cross-functional collaboration in a matrixed organization.
• Proficiency in scientific analysis, data interpretation, and statistical methods relevant to dermatology, including in-depth experience with prescription dermatology medications.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-level scientific relationships and represent Acrotech in external engagements within dermatology.

Compensation: The anticipated base salary range for this role is $190,000 to $230,000. Actual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience, education, skills, and overall qualifications, as well as internal equity and market considerations. Annual Bonus, Long-term Incentive Plan.

Benefits

• Medical and Rx Benefits: choice of four medical plans through Horizon; Rx automatically provided with medical benefits
• Dental Benefits with three dental plan options through CIGNA
• Vision Plan with two plan options through VSP
• Life Insurance, Basic Life and AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance, Voluntary Short-Term Disability and State Disability; Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) Plan with Fidelity / Employer Match / fully vested after 3 years
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - 100% Confidential and company paid
• Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance
• Legal and Identity Theft Insurance
• Paid Time Off – vacation, PTO, holidays

Education & Experience

• MD, PhD, or PharmD with a focus in dermatology and experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry within Medical Affairs in roles of increasing technical responsibility.

Physical Requirements

OFFICE POSITION – While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand/sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard. Reaching, bending, and occasional lifting may be required. Specific vision abilities required include close vision for computer work. Moderate noise levels. Sedentary work involving sitting for extended periods; occasional walking and standing. Ability to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally.

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