US Senior Medical Director, Rare Hematology

Main Responsibilities

• Develop U.S. medical objectives and strategies across the rare hematology portfolio, aligned with U.S. commercial goals
• Provide medical input to brand teams regarding strategy, tactics, and development of claims
• Serve as the internal expert for rare hematologic conditions and products, and support the field-based U.S. Medical Affairs team
• Develop strategies for and implement medical advisory boards
• Lead execution of the strategic U.S. investigator-sponsored study program
• Develop U.S. scientific communication and publication strategies
• Partner with the R&D organization to support clinical trials across the rare hematology portfolio
• Lead medical affairs activities in support of the near-term launch of rilzabrutinib (rilza) for ITP, serving as a key strategic and scientific resource during this critical launch phase
• Engage and present to cross-functional leadership and governance forums to advance TA strategy
• Drive preparation for future lifecycle management and upcoming product launches across the rare hematology portfolio, ensuring medical readiness and cross-functional alignment
• Provide strategic direction to disease-specific MSL teams responsible for translating medical strategy into operational tactics
• Support product and disease-state training of internal colleagues across the rare hematology portfolio
• Support the Managed Markets group, particularly in discussions with payers regarding rare hematology therapies
• Review Educational Outreach Grants to ensure alignment with strategic goals
• Ensure ethical and credible promotion; potentially sit 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
• Maintain medical and scientific knowledge through continuing education, including attending symposia and keeping abreast of current literature across rare hematologic conditions
• Stay updated on emerging scientific, technological, and regulatory developments to inform strategic decision-making

About You

• Bachelor's degree (BS, MS, or PhD) in a relevant field (Pharmacology, Medicine, Biology, etc.)
• At least 10 years of Medical Affairs experience with strategic and tactical planning and execution
• Experience in rare hematology or a related therapeutic area (ITP, wAIHA, SCD, or adjacent rare blood disorders)
• Proven success as a strategic thinker and planner
• Superb communication skills — oral and written, including 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
• Experience in developing, conducting, and publishing peer-reviewed scientific or clinical research
• Additional training or experience in epidemiology, health economics, or health policy and outcomes-based research and practice
• Hard-working, energetic, and passionate about improving outcomes for patients with rare hematologic conditions
• An unwavering commitment to upholding the highest ethical, legal, regulatory, and scientific standards