Medical Director, Medical Affairs, Gastroenterology

About the role

Medical Director, Medical Affairs supporting the Gastroenterology and Immunology team, based in Sleepy Hollow, NY (preferred) or Warren, NJ or Cambridge, MA, with 30% U.S. travel and occasional global travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee US medical strategy and tactics for a key asset, including publications, field communications, and expert collaborations
• Apply deep therapeutic expertise to address current and future medical needs in clinical practice
• Lead generation and dissemination of clinical and non-clinical data supporting the medical strategy
• Partner across a cross‑functional Medical Product Team, R&D, commercial, and access & reimbursement to drive alignment
• Cultivate long‑term strategic relationships with clinical experts, societies, advocacy groups, and alliance partners
• Co‑lead formation and execution of Phase 3b/4 plans where applicable
• Champion high standards of compliance, ethics, and patient safety across all medical activities
• Oversee medical review of promotional materials and training content for scientific accuracy

Requirements

• Medical degree (MD, MBBS, or equivalent)
• Relevant residency or fellowship training in gastroenterology or allergy/immunology preferred
• 8+ years of relevant medical/scientific experience

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead technical and business discussions with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to deliver succinct, strategic insight to senior management
• Thorough understanding of the healthcare environment and its external stakeholders

Skills

Leadership, strategic thinking, communication, therapeutic expertise in gastroenterology/allergy/immunology, cross‑functional collaboration, compliance and ethics oversight.

Benefits

• Annual bonuses or other incentive plans
• Equity awards
• Pension or retirement benefits
• 401(k) company match
• Health and wellness programs
• Fitness centers
• Insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, life and disability)
• Paid time off
• Family support benefits

Pay

Salary range (annually): $284,900.00 – $385,700.00