Director, Medical Affairs

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Define and execute the strategic plan for Encoded’s ETX301 clinical development program targeting pain.

• Collaborate with teams in Scientific Communications, Clinical Development, the Medical Office, and Patient Advocacy.

• Establish relationships with Key Opinion Leaders to enhance clinical trial design and participant enrollment.

• Work in partnership with the Commercial, Strategy, Pre-clinical/Translational, Clinical Development/Operations, and Regulatory teams.

• Provide scientific and competitive insights gathered from conferences and medical interactions.

• Oversee and manage Investigator Sponsored Studies, observational studies, and other research to support endpoint development or validation.

• Create communication plans for disease-state, mechanism-of-action, target-product-profile, and clinical trials.

• Prepare or assess scientific communication materials.

• Define and oversee long-term budget forecasts.

• Identify, recruit, and manage external vendors.

• Develop methodologies and procedures for scientific presentations.

• Represent Encoded and present data at advisory boards, investigator meetings, congresses, and various other forums.

⛳️ Requirements

• MD, PhD, or MD/PhD in a relevant scientific or clinical field.

• For MD/MD-PhD: a minimum of 4-6+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry in Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, or Medical Strategy.

• For PhD candidates: a minimum of 5–8+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry with progressive leadership in Medical Affairs (MSL, Scientific Communications, Medical Strategy).

• At least 2–3 years of experience specifically supporting the clinical development of Phase 1–3 programs.

• Proven ability to cultivate internal relationships in a highly matrixed environment and external relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and industry experts.

• Prior experience and expertise in neuroscience and/or advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs).

• Capability to lead by example, foster interdependent partnerships, and promote collaboration and teamwork.

• Demonstrated success in prioritizing and managing multiple complex projects with stringent deadlines.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills along with advanced negotiation abilities.

• Strong presentation skills.

• Proficient analytical skills, particularly in understanding and interpreting scientific and clinical research and literature.

• Familiarity with government and industry regulations, guidelines, and laws governing scientific/medical exchange and communication.

• Willingness to travel up to 40%, including international travel, may be necessary.

• Experience in gene therapy is preferred.

• Experience in neurologic diseases, particularly in pain programs or epilepsy, is preferred.

• Experience with both pre-clinical/clinical-stage and commercial-stage companies is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package with competitive employer premium contributions.

• Meaningful stock option grants.

• Paid Time Off, sick leave, and holiday pay.

• Generous Parental Leave program.

• Pre-tax medical and dependent care programs.

• Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Team-building events.

• Fully stocked micro-kitchen.

• Fitness center available at the South San Francisco location.

• Discretionary annual bonus.

• Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives.