This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Vice President, Medical Affairs based in United States.
This is a senior executive leadership role responsible for defining and driving the global medical affairs strategy across both investigational and marketed products in a fast-growing biotech environment. You will serve as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, shaping scientific, clinical, and medical direction in close collaboration with development, regulatory, commercial, and business teams. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on scientific engagement, requiring active interaction with key opinion leaders, external stakeholders, and internal cross-functional partners. You will build and scale a high-performing medical affairs organization, establish global medical education strategies, and ensure scientific excellence across all communications and programs. This position also plays a critical role in lifecycle management, clinical research oversight, and publication strategy. Operating in a highly dynamic and entrepreneurial environment, you will balance long-term vision with urgent execution. This is a remote-based leadership role with periodic travel for external engagement and scientific collaboration.
Accountabilities:
- Build, lead, and scale the global medical affairs organization, including hiring, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.
- Define and execute global medical affairs strategy for both investigational and commercialized products across therapeutic areas.
- Provide strategic medical leadership to cross-functional teams including clinical development, regulatory, commercial, and business development functions.
- Develop and oversee medical education, scientific communication, and field engagement strategies with healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders.
- Serve as a scientific authority, delivering presentations, training programs, and medical insights to internal and external stakeholders.
- Lead clinical research activities including Phase IV studies, registries, observational research, and investigator-initiated studies.
- Oversee publication strategy, scientific data dissemination, and medical accuracy of promotional and educational materials.
- Manage medical affairs budgets, resource allocation, and ensure compliance with global regulatory and industry standards.
- Monitor scientific and competitive landscapes to inform strategy and organizational decision-making.
Requirements:
- Advanced degree in life sciences (MD, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent; strong preference for clinical/scientific training).
- 15+ years of experience in the life sciences industry, including at least 7 years in medical affairs leadership roles.
- Proven experience in biotech or pharmaceutical environments, ideally spanning both large and mid-sized organizations.
- Strong therapeutic area expertise in oncology (solid tumors) and/or rare disease strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated success leading product launches and lifecycle management strategies in global markets.
- Experience engaging and presenting to executive leadership and boards to secure strategic alignment and investment.
- Strong leadership and team-building skills, with experience managing remote, field-based, and cross-functional teams.
- Deep understanding of global healthcare systems, regulatory frameworks, and compliance requirements.
- Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments with a balance of strategic vision and hands-on execution.
Benefits:
- Competitive base salary range of $290,000–$350,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- Retirement savings plan with employer support.
- Paid time off and flexible remote work arrangement.
- Access to additional voluntary employee benefits programs.
- Opportunity to shape global medical strategy within a rapidly growing biotech organization.
- High-impact executive leadership role with direct influence on product development and commercialization strategy.