Medical Director

Main Responsibilities

• Develop U.S. medical objectives and strategies across the rare hematology portfolio aligned with U.S. commercial goals.
• Provide medical input to brand teams on strategy, tactics, and development of claims.
• Serve as internal expert for rare hematologic conditions/products and support the field-based U.S. Medical Affairs team.
• Develop strategies for and implement medical advisory boards.
• Lead execution of the strategic U.S. investigator-sponsored study program.
• Develop U.S. scientific communication and publication strategies.
• Partner with R&D to support clinical trials across the rare hematology portfolio.
• Lead medical affairs activities for the near-term launch of rilzabrutinib (rilza) for ITP.
• Engage and present to cross-functional leadership/governance forums to advance therapeutic area strategy.
• Drive preparation for lifecycle management and upcoming product launches; ensure medical readiness and cross-functional alignment.
• Provide strategic direction to disease-specific MSL teams; support product/disease-state training.
• Support Managed Markets discussions with payers; review Educational Outreach Grants for alignment.
• Ensure ethical and credible promotion; potentially sit on Promotional and Medical Review boards.
• Ensure compliance with corporate/industry policies and legal/regulatory requirements for Medical Affairs activities.
• Maintain knowledge via continuing education; attend symposia and track literature; stay current on emerging scientific/technological/regulatory developments.
• Travel ~20%.

Qualifications

Required

• Doctorate degree (PhD or PharmD); will consider MD with relevant experience.
• At least 10 years of Medical Affairs experience with strategic/tactical planning and execution.
• Experience in rare hematology or related therapeutic area (ITP, wAIHA, SCD, or adjacent rare blood disorders).

Preferred

• Strategic thinker/planner.
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills; build relationships; manage/resolve conflict.
• Highly organized; effective in a matrixed, cross-functional environment.
• Experience developing, conducting, and publishing peer-reviewed scientific/clinical research.
• Additional training/experience in epidemiology, health economics, health policy, or outcomes-based research/practice.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethical/legal/regulatory/scientific standards.

Benefits

• Health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs, and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.