Executive Director, Scientific & Medical Excellence

About the role

This role will lead operational priorities where safety, quality, compliance, and execution discipline are central to success. You will collaborate with field leadership, support functions, and cross-functional stakeholders to improve accountability, service delivery, and operational consistency. The position offers the opportunity to influence operational scale, customer outcomes, and organizational performance within a life sciences environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integrated evidence generation plan in collaboration with stakeholders
• Coordinate real-world evidence and post-marketing studies alongside various teams
• Ensure evidence plans align with regulatory and payer engagement requirements
• Own governance and operations of the investigator-sponsored trial program
• Develop and manage external research partnerships efficiently
• Oversee the Medical Information function alongside the MI lead
• Manage expanded access programs in compliance with regulations
• Drive AI strategy in Medical Affairs, partnering with critical departments
• Foster global medical planning and alignment across affiliates
• Coach and develop a high-performing team, represent the company at external forums

Qualifications

• MD, DO, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent advanced scientific or clinical degree
• 12+ years of experience in Medical Affairs, including leadership roles in biopharmaceutical industry and/or academic medicine
• Hands-on leadership experience in Medical Information, investigator-sponsored/sponsored research, evidence generation planning, and expanded access programs
• Preferred experience with AI, digital or advanced analytics initiatives in Medical Affairs
• Experience leading global or multi-region medical planning and alignment
• Demonstrated experience in rare disease preferred
• Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements in relevant fields
• Strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities

Benefits

• Market-leading compensation
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and dependents
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
• Expanded mental health support
• Hybrid work model with flexibility
• Flexible paid time off and paid holidays
• Comprehensive parental leave for family care
• Opportunities for skill development and career pathing

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $279,000 – $330,000 annually