Senior Director, Medical Affairs

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Director, Medical Affairs to drive U.S. medical affairs activities during a critical transition from late-stage development to launch readiness. This is a highly visible role with significant impact on how our Phase 3 data are interpreted, communicated, and translated into clinical and scientific value.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned medical affairs leader who thrives in fast-moving biotech environments, brings strong scientific credibility, and has hands-on experience supporting pivotal data readouts and pre-commercial preparation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the U.S. medical affairs strategy for lanifibranor, aligned with clinical, regulatory, and commercial objectives.
• Drive medical planning and execution for topline and full data readouts, including scientific interpretation and data dissemination.
• Provide medical leadership for congress strategy, publications, abstracts, and scientific presentations.
• Develop core scientific narratives, medical decks, FAQs, and reactive materials in a compliant manner.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), investigators, and external experts.
• Plan and lead advisory boards and scientific exchange activities.
• Partner cross-functionally with Clinical Development, Regulatory, Commercial, Market Access, and Communications.
• Support launch readiness, including disease education, unmet need articulation, and evidence-generation planning.
• Ensure all medical affairs activities are compliant with FDA regulations, PhRMA Code, OIG guidance, and internal policies.

Requirements

• Advanced scientific or medical degree required (MD, DO, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent).
• 10+ years of experience in Medical Affairs within biotech or pharmaceutical organizations.
• Proven experience supporting Phase 3 clinical programs and/or major clinical data readouts.
• Pre-launch and/or launch experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success in KOL engagement, advisory boards, and scientific exchange.
• Prior people leadership or matrix leadership experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of U.S. regulatory and compliance requirements for Medical Affairs.

Preferred Skills

• Strategically minded with the ability to execute hands-on in a lean biotech environment.
• Strong clinical and scientific acumen with excellent communication skills.
• Comfortable operating with ambiguity during high-stakes milestones.
• Collaborative leader and trusted cross-functional partner.

Schedule

Travel approximately 30–40%, including scientific meetings, advisory boards, and internal meetings.

Why join us

Join Inventiva at a pivotal moment as we prepare for the next phase of growth. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of Medical Affairs, build a world-class team, and contribute to bringing a potentially transformative therapy to patients with significant unmet medical needs.