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.
Reports to
Head of Medical Affairs
THE OPPORTUNITY
Inventiva is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company headquartered in France, focused on the development of lanifibranor in a Phase 3 trial, NATIV3, in MASH. To learn more, please visit: https://inventivapharma.com/
KEY 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.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 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.
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.