US Medical Director, Indolent Systemic Mastocytosis (ISM)
About the job
Join the team transforming care for people with immune challenges, rare diseases, cancers, and neurological conditions. In Specialty Care, you’ll help deliver breakthrough treatments that bring hope to patients with some of the highest unmet needs.
Position Overview
The Medical Director (MD) for Indolent Systemic Mastocytosis (ISM) is a Cambridge-based or New Jersey-based member of the US Medical Affairs team within the Rare Blood Disorders franchise, covering the US geography. The mission of this team is to support the company by functioning as the internal expert in rare blood disorders and therapies and helping Health Care Professionals and Payers optimize patient care and treatment outcomes through evidence-based decisions. This is best accomplished through the generation, interpretation, and communication of accurate clinical and scientific information.
Main Responsibilities
Medical Strategy & Leadership
Develop U.S. medical objectives and strategies for Indolent Systemic Mastocytosis, aligned with U.S. commercial goals
Provide medical input to brand teams regarding strategy, tactics, and development of claims for ISM therapies
Serve as the internal expert for ISM and related products, and support the field-based U.S. Medical Affairs team
Develop strategies for and implement medical advisory boards focused on ISM
Support execution of the strategic U.S. investigator-sponsored study program in ISM
Develop U.S. scientific communication and publication strategies for Indolent Systemic Mastocytosis
Partner with the R&D organization to support clinical trials in ISM
Field Medical & MSL Direction
Provide strategic direction to disease-specific MSL teams responsible for translating medical strategy into operational tactics for ISM
Lead product and disease-state training of internal colleagues on Indolent Systemic Mastocytosis
Payer & Access Support
Support the Managed Markets group, particularly in discussions with payers regarding ISM therapies
Review Educational Outreach Grants to ensure alignment with strategic goals in the ISM therapeutic area
Compliance & Ethics
Ensure ethical and credible promotion; participate on Promotional and Medical Review boards
Ensure full compliance with all corporate and industry policies and legal and regulatory requirements for all Medical Affairs activities
Scientific Excellence
Maintain medical and scientific knowledge through continuing medical and scientific education, including attending symposia and keeping abreast of current literature in Systemic Mastocytosis and related rare hematologic conditions
Stay updated on emerging scientific, technological, and regulatory developments in ISM to inform strategic decision-making
Travel
Approximately 20% travel expected
About You
Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate degree (M.D., PhD, or PharmD)
Strong Medical Affairs experience with strategic and tactical planning and execution
Experience in rare hematology, oncology, or a related therapeutic area (Systemic Mastocytosis experience preferred)
Preferred Qualifications:
Proven success as a strategic thinker and planner in rare disease environments
Superb communication skills — oral and written, including preparing presentations
Experience in developing, conducting, and publishing peer-reviewed scientific or clinical research, particularly in rare hematologic conditions
Additional training or experience in epidemiology, health economics, or health policy and outcomes-based research and practice
Presentation skills
Outstanding interpersonal skills, including building strong working relationships and managing and resolving conflict
Well-organized, with demonstrated ability to work effectively in a highly matrixed, cross-functional environment; strongly team-oriented
Hard-working, energetic, and passionate about improving outcomes for patients with rare hematologic conditions like ISM
An unwavering commitment to upholding the highest ethical, legal, regulatory, and scientific standards