Medical Director

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

📋 Description

• Develop and nurture strong relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and medical teams at treatment centers.

• Actively engage with the medical community to enhance awareness of Krystal Biotech and its innovative gene therapy treatments for underserved patients.

• Serve as the scientific reference for local patient advocacy groups upon request.

• Assist in the development of the country's medical infrastructure and capabilities.

• Play an active role in the country leadership team, leveraging your medical expertise to inform and improve decision-making.

• Deliver effective presentations at scientific conferences and to high-level scientific or business audiences.

• Contribute to the medical affairs strategy for B-VEC or other Krystal Biotech products within the designated country or region.

• Support the scientific communication strategy with a focus on executing the national medical communication and publication plans.

• Take part in the evidence generation plan (beyond Phase II and III clinical studies), emphasizing national-level initiatives, including thorough follow-up on unsolicited investigator-initiated study proposals and assistance with Krystal Biotech-sponsored late-phase research projects.

• Provide scientific education on the appropriate use of B-VEC and other Krystal Biotech products in accordance with approved labels.

• Organize and implement Local and/or Regional Advisory Boards and other scientific meetings.

• Analyze scientific data from literature and clinical studies.

• Collaborate with market access, marketing, and commercial teams, ensuring ongoing scientific training in disease and product-related areas.

• Engage actively in the creation and/or review of reimbursement dossiers and discussions with external stakeholders, in close collaboration with the market access team.

• Responsively address all unsolicited medical inquiries in line with applicable regulations and internal policies.

• Assist in all pharmacovigilance activities, including reporting and following up appropriately on any reported adverse events according to relevant regulations.

• Review all medical and promotional materials for national use to ensure information accuracy and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Ensure adherence to all laws and regulations, both in letter and spirit.

• Stay vigilant for any potential compliance issues, seeking guidance through the appropriate channels when such issues are identified.

⛳️ Requirements

• Degree in life sciences (MD, PharmD, MSc, PhD or equivalent), with preference for MD and PhD degrees.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a start-up environment.

• Strong relationship-building skills and the capacity to collaborate with others to meet shared goals.

• Strategic mindset, robust analytical abilities, sound business judgment, comprehensive knowledge of scientific information, and the capability to interpret and synthesize scientific data.

• Solid understanding of key pre-clinical and clinical trial design elements, operations, and the interpretation of these activities, as well as regulatory requirements.

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to present critical medical and scientific information to various audiences and interact positively with external customers, medical thought leaders, and academic and managed care communities.

• Fluency in English and the native language(s) of the country.

• Willingness and ability to travel frequently, both domestically and internationally.

• Extensive and diverse experience in medical affairs, showcasing a clear progression of increasing responsibilities.

• Proven experience in the review and approval of scientific and promotional materials in accordance with applicable regulations.

• Experience with pre-launch and launch medical activities, with a successful track record of prior launches.

• Established history of building and maintaining professional relationships at all organizational levels, both internally and externally.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity / Stock Options

• Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage

• Dental and Vision Insurance

• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• 401(k) With Company Match

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Time Off

• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care)

• Employee Assistance Program & Benefits Concierge App

• AD&D and Life Insurance

• Wellness Rewards Program