Executive/Senior Director Medical Affairs

About the role

This position 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.