Vice President, Medical Affairs

About the role

For our client, we are seeking a Vice President, Medical Affairs to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space. This leader will shape the medical affairs strategy for priority assets and help ensure the organization is positioned for strong scientific credibility and clinical adoption. The role will partner closely with cross-functional asset teams, external experts, and data science colleagues to translate evidence and scientific insights into actionable development recommendations. It will also guide congress strategy, publication planning, and compliant scientific engagement across the portfolio. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead integrated Medical Affairs strategies for priority assets
• Provide Medical Affairs support on cross-functional asset teams
• Build evidence-generation plans to demonstrate asset differentiation and clinical adoption
• Translate external insights into actionable recommendations for development strategy
• Lead scientific engagement strategy with key opinion leaders and external stakeholders
• Lead congress and conference strategy for priority programs
• Partner with data science teams to leverage AI for medical insights

Qualifications

• Advanced clinical or scientific degree required (MD, DO, PharmD, or PhD preferred)
• 15+ years of biotech or pharmaceutical industry experience
• Significant leadership experience in Medical Affairs
• Proven ability to lead integrated evidence planning including RWE and HEOR
• Strong understanding of drug development from early stages to launch
• Success in engaging KOLs and external experts through compliant scientific exchange
• Experience with scientific platforms, publication plans, and medical education initiatives

Benefits

• This is a fully remote opportunity
• Occasional travel requirements to support collaboration and meetings
• Eligible for an annual bonus and equity compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package ensuring employee wellness
• Focus on scientific engagement and knowledge sharing across teams

Pay

Compensation: $326,300 – $449,240 annually