Executive/Senior Director Medical Affairs

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Executive/Senior Director Medical Affairs based in the United States.

This executive-level medical affairs role offers the opportunity to shape scientific strategy and advance meaningful healthcare solutions within a dynamic pharmaceutical environment. You will serve as a trusted medical expert, connecting clinical insights, research, and commercial objectives to support informed decision-making and patient-focused outcomes. Working closely with internal teams and external healthcare stakeholders, you will lead scientific engagement strategies, strengthen key partnerships, and ensure the highest standards of medical and regulatory excellence. This position requires a strategic leader who can translate complex scientific information into impactful initiatives while fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Accountabilities:: Serve as the primary Medical Affairs expert for assigned therapeutic areas, providing scientific leadership and strategic guidance across internal and external initiatives.

Develop and execute Medical Affairs strategies, scientific programs, field engagement plans, and key opinion leader (KOL) strategies aligned with organizational objectives.

Build and maintain strong relationships with healthcare providers, thought leaders, patient advocacy groups, professional organizations, and other key stakeholders.

Provide accurate, compliant medical and scientific support through presentations, scientific exchanges, stakeholder discussions, congress activities, and educational initiatives.

Create, review, and refine scientific content, medical communications, presentations, and clinical materials while supporting medical, legal, and regulatory review processes.

Support publication strategies, including abstracts, posters, manuscripts, and congress materials to advance scientific understanding and communicate clinical evidence.

Monitor scientific literature, competitive intelligence, industry trends, and emerging clinical insights to inform Medical Affairs strategy and business decisions.

Maintain comprehensive knowledge of disease states, clinical data, therapeutic areas, and relevant scientific developments.

Collaborate cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Medical Science Liaisons, Scientific Communications, HEOR, Pharmacovigilance, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Commercial, and Business Development teams.

Translate scientific and clinical insights into actionable strategies that support customer engagement, education, and appropriate product adoption.

Provide leadership, guidance, and expertise within a matrix organization while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and industry standards.

Requirements:

Advanced degree in a scientific or healthcare-related field required; MD, PhD, or PharmD strongly preferred.

10+ years of progressive Medical Affairs experience within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.

5+ years of experience working within the breast cancer therapeutic area required.

Deep expertise in relevant therapeutic areas, clinical research, scientific communication, and healthcare stakeholder engagement.

Strong understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), regulatory requirements, and quality standards.

Demonstrated ability to critically evaluate clinical research design, methodologies, data interpretation, and scientific outcomes.

Proven experience developing and executing Medical Affairs strategies, KOL engagement plans, scientific communication programs, and tactical initiatives.

Strong strategic thinking, analytical skills, and ability to solve complex problems while managing risk.

Experience influencing cross-functional teams and collaborating with commercial, marketing, sales, and global stakeholders.

Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage technical and executive audiences.

Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to translate complex scientific information into clear, commercially relevant insights and strategies.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Ability to travel up to 50% as required.

Benefits:

Competitive annual compensation range of $315,000 to $350,000 .

Bonus eligibility with performance-based compensation opportunities.

Comprehensive benefits package supporting health, financial security, and employee well-being.

Market-based compensation approach focused on fair and equitable pay practices.

Opportunity to influence medical strategy and scientific initiatives within a growing healthcare organization.

Remote work flexibility with office-based and home office options.

Opportunity to collaborate with leading healthcare professionals, scientific experts, and cross-functional teams.

Professional growth opportunities within a mission-driven pharmaceutical environment.

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