Medical Affairs and Evidence Generation Asset Lead – Executive Director
About the role
For our client, we are seeking a Medical Affairs and Evidence Generation Asset Lead – Executive Director to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space. This leader will guide medical affairs and evidence generation strategy for a development-stage asset, ensuring scientific, clinical, and commercial priorities are aligned across the product lifecycle. The role will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to shape integrated evidence plans, support lifecycle decision‑making, and strengthen the organization’s presence in a highly collaborative matrix environment. It is a senior leadership opportunity for an individual who can combine deep clinical development expertise with medical strategy and team leadership in a fast‑moving biotech setting. Location: Remote – US‑based candidates only; no visa sponsorship available.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the medical affairs and evidence generation lead on the asset strategy team, providing strategic guidance on clinical development and lifecycle management
- Collaborate with Science, Clinical Development, Medical Affairs and Evidence Generation, and Commercial teams to execute lifecycle deliverables from development through commercialization
- Develop and execute integrated evidence generation plans throughout the product lifecycle
- Lead the medical affairs and evidence generation community to develop and execute medical strategies and communicate development strategy regularly
- Hire and manage indication leads as the molecule progresses in development
- Drive medical affairs and evidence generation strategies as part of the leadership team to align with the organization’s long‑term vision
- Promote an inclusive team environment that supports collaboration and innovation
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in a scientific specialty such as MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent required
- 15 years of gastroenterology clinical practice or research and/or biopharmaceutical industry experience, with a minimum of 5 years in medical affairs strongly preferred
- Experience in designing, conducting, and interpreting clinical trials
- Knowledge of drug development and an existing expert network is advantageous
- Strong team player with interpersonal skills to thrive in a fast‑paced matrix environment
- Ability to travel 30‑40% of the time, including some time in the company’s offices
Benefits
- Eligible for short‑term and long‑term incentive programs
- Comprehensive benefits package including retirement savings plans and health benefits
- Remote work option available
Pay
Compensation: $180,000 – $220,000 annually