Lead Medical Director – Obesity and Related Conditions

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the formulation and execution of the U.S. Cardiovascular & Metabolic Medical strategy for MariTide.

• Create a solid scientific, evidence-based, stakeholder, and implementation groundwork for readiness in chronic weight management launches and CVM advancement.

• Develop a cohesive, evidence-driven CVM narrative that connects obesity with the wider care continuum.

• Identify evidence gaps within the U.S. and influence local evidence, real-world evidence (RWE), health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), and evidence-generation priorities related to access and usage.

• Compile insights from customers, field operations, market trends, and medical data to guide strategic and implementation choices.

• Formulate external engagement strategies targeting cardiologists, specialists, delivery networks, societies, payers, and additional stakeholders.

• Collaborate with Global Medical, Global Development, CfOR, HEOR, Medical Value and Access, and Scientific Communications.

• Lead or assist in scientific communications, publications, congress initiatives, and medical education efforts.

• Support clinical trials and data analysis as the U.S. Medical liaison with clinical development and evidence-generation teams.

• Lead or assist in advisory boards, expert panels, and initiatives focused on implementation science.

• Provide medical insights for discussions around reimbursement, policy, regulatory matters, labeling, and promotional materials.

• Represent the Medical division in leadership, governance, launch readiness, and cross-functional teams.

• Contribute to medical training and ensure scientific readiness in the field.

• Assist in independent medical education, grants, sponsorships, and advocacy work.

• Ensure adherence to all relevant laws, regulations, policies, and standard operating procedures.

• Track progress, identify potential risks, and enhance execution through planning and performance management processes.

⛳️ Requirements

• Doctorate degree with 4 years of experience in Medical Affairs, clinical research, or cardiometabolic science research OR a Master’s degree with 7 years of experience OR a Bachelor’s degree with 9 years of experience.

• Preference for candidates with a PharmD, PhD, MD, or other advanced scientific or clinical qualifications.

• In-depth clinical and scientific understanding of cardiometabolic diseases, including obesity and related conditions.

• Experience in U.S. Medical Affairs within the biopharmaceutical sector.

• Proven scientific engagement with cardiologists, endocrinologists, obesity-medicine specialists, integrated delivery networks, and/or payers.

• Background in developing or executing medical strategies, evidence-generation plans, RWE, HEOR, or access-and-use evidence.

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical product development, lifecycle management, launch readiness, and cross-functional teamwork.

• Experience in engaging with external experts, professional societies, advocacy groups, health systems, and payers.

• Ability to synthesize various indications, scientific narratives, and stakeholder requirements into a cohesive U.S. Medical strategy.

• Familiarity with global regulatory bodies, guidelines, practices, and Good Clinical Practice standards.

• Exceptional communication skills paired with sound judgment.

• Proven ability to lead through influence within matrixed, cross-functional teams.

🏝️ Benefits

• Retirement and Savings Plan featuring generous company contributions.

• Comprehensive group medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Life and disability insurance provided.

• Flexible spending accounts available.

• Participation in a discretionary annual bonus program.

• Stock-based long-term incentives offered.

• Recognized time-off plans that are award-winning.

• Flexible work models where feasible.

• Opportunities for career development.

• Support for work/life balance.