Director, Global Medical Affairs - Rare Metabolic Disorders

Director, Global Medical Affairs Rare Metabolic Disorders

Be a part of a global team that is inspired to make a difference in the lives of people living with rare disease.

At Travere Therapeutics, we recognize that our exceptional employees are vital to our success. We are a dedicated team focused on meeting the unique needs of rare patients. Our work is rewarding both professionally and personally because we are making a difference. We are passionate about what we do.

We are seeking talented individuals who will thrive in our collaborative, diverse, fast-paced environment and share in our mission to identify, develop and deliver life-changing therapies to people living with rare disease. We stick by our values centered on patients, courage, community, and collaboration to pursue our vision of becoming a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the delivery of innovation and hope to patients in the global rare disease community.

At Travere Therapeutics, we are in rare for life. We continue to courageously forge new paths as we move toward a common goal of elevating science and service for rare patients.

Position Summary:

The Director, Global Medical Affairs Rare Metabolic Disorders will serve as a strategic scientific leader supporting a Phase 3 asset in the genetic metabolic disease space. This individual will play a critical role in shaping and executing global medical strategy in preparation for potential regulatory approval and launch.

The Director will act as a subject matter expert in inborn errors of metabolism, leading evidence generation planning, scientific narrative development, and external engagement with professional societies and key stakeholders. This role requires close collaboration with Clinical Development to translate Phase 3 data into a compelling and differentiated scientific story.

The individual will work cross-functionally with Clinical Development, Commercial, Market Access, Medical Training, Scientific Communication and Field Medical teams to ensure alignment and readiness for launch, while establishing strong external partnerships that advance disease understanding and patient care.

Responsibilities:

Scientific Leadership & Strategy

• Support overall Medical strategy for rare metabolic conditions
• Translate Phase 1/2 and Phase 3 and other data into clear scientific insights and positioning
• Provide strategic input across initiatives, ensuring scientific rigor and clinical relevance
• Serve as the internal medical expert in rare metabolic disorders, with a strong foundation in inborn errors of metabolism

Evidence Generation & Data Strategy

• Lead integrated evidence generation planning aligned with Phase 3 and pre-launch needs
• Identify and prioritize evidence gaps critical for regulatory, payer, and clinical adoption
• Partner with Clinical Development to mine, interpret, and communicate Phase 3 data
• Support planning of post-approval studies, registries, and real-world evidence generation

External Engagement & Scientific Partnerships

• Develop and execute a strategic engagement plan with US professional societies and scientific organizations, and international organizations as needed
• Build sustained collaborations beyond congress activities, including research and education initiatives
• Engage with guideline bodies and scientific committees to align evidence generation with future guideline inclusion
• Represent the company at advisory boards, congresses, and scientific forums
• Map key external stakeholders and influence networks

Scientific Communication & Messaging

• Lead development of scientific messaging and communication strategy for the asset
• Ensure consistency across publications, congress materials, and medical content
• Support publication planning and execution aligned with Phase 3 milestones

Cross-functional Leadership

• Partner with Commercial and Market Access to ensure medical insights inform launch strategy
• Collaborate with Clinical Development to align on data generation and interpretation
• Work with Patient Advocacy and Government Affairs to align external initiatives
• Support training for internal teams, including field medical and commercial teams

Field Medical Support

• Provide strategic and scientific guidance to field medical teams
• Support external engagement strategy execution through field teams

Education/Experience Requirements:

• MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent (RD/PhD acceptable with strong clinical expertise). Equitable combination of skills and relevant experience are also considered
• Minimum 6 years of relevant clinical or industry experience in Medical Affairs or related roles
• Deep expertise in inborn errors of metabolism / genetic metabolic disorders
• Experience supporting Phase 3 or pre-launch assets preferred
• Proven experience in leading evidence generation and external engagement

Additional Skills/Experience:

• Strong ability to translate complex clinical data into actionable insights
• Experience engaging with professional societies and guideline bodies
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and cross-functional leadership
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• High ethical standards and compliance awareness
• Up to 30% travel within and outside US required for congresses, advisory boards, and stakeholder engagement
• All positions have an essential job function to perform face-to-face work with colleagues and/or onsite in San Diego. No role is expected to be 100% remote

Target Base Pay Range:

$206,000.00 - $268,000.00

Travere Therapeutics, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer.

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