Medical Director/Senior Medical Director, Medical Affairs

Reporting to the Vice President, Medical Affairs, we are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Medical Director/Senior Medical Director to join our Medical Affairs team. The incumbent will play a crucial role in shaping and executing the medical affairs strategy to support the company’s objectives and ensure the appropriate dissemination of medical information to various stakeholders

Responsibilities 

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Medical Plan aligned with the company’s goals and objectives including strategic plans for key opinion leader engagement, data dissemination, publications, and congresses.
• Identify and seek input from thought leaders on emerging science in cell therapy and autoimmune diseases.
• Provide medical leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams, including Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs), Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, and Commercial Teams.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop evidence-generation plans, including clinical trials, real-world evidence studies, and health economics outcomes research (HEOR) initiatives.
• Serve as a key point of contact for external stakeholders including but not limited to healthcare professionals, external experts, and key opinion leaders (KOLs) to provide scientific and medical support.
• Support the identification and relationship development with investigators in clinical trials.
• Connect with key patient advocacy organizations and establish ongoing collaboration.
• Lead the development and execution of medical education and communication programs, including advisory boards, symposia, and scientific publications.
• Partner and collaborate across functional areas to integrate a medical perspective into the development and commercialization process.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines, industry standards, and company policies in all medical affairs activities.
• Stay abreast of the latest scientific and clinical developments in relevant therapeutic areas to inform strategic decision-making.
• Provide medical insights and input into product lifecycle management, including product launch strategies and lifecycle planning.
• Contribute to the development and review of medical affairs materials, including medical information documents, scientific presentations, and medical education materials.
• Mentor and support junior members of the Medical Affairs team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.