Senior Medical Director – Hematology, Lymphoma

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the medical strategy for the Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma area within Hematology Medical Affairs.

• Propel brand medical strategy and foster external relationships with opinion leaders, community physicians, medical societies, and key accounts.

• Spearhead launch preparations for lacutamab, a humanized monoclonal antibody immunotherapy designed to target KIR3DL2.

• Act as the primary medical representative for lymphoma and lacutamab.

• Develop and execute the US medical strategy for this disease area.

• Report directly to the Vice President, Head of Hematology Medical Affairs.

• Collaborate with Field Medical to engage healthcare professionals, medical organizations, payers, and patient advocacy groups.

• Serve as the medical lead for the Brand Team.

• Provide strategic direction for medical strategy, brand-aligned tactics, and engagement with external clinicians.

• Take ownership of launch readiness, including disease education, articulation of unmet needs, and planning for evidence generation.

• Contribute analytical expertise and insights to Medical Affairs outputs.

• Formulate and enhance engagement plans for KOLs and key institutions.

• Work collaboratively on field materials and tactics specific to CTCL and lacutamab.

• Lead the planning and execution of advisory boards and educational initiatives, such as webinars, medical roundtables, symposia, and presence at congresses.

• Generate and disseminate medical insights with the field team and analyze these insights to refine strategy and tactical approaches.

• Contribute to projects focused on evidence generation, real-world evidence studies, and publications.

• Establish collaborative relationships with Market Access, Medical Information, Clinical Development, Sales, and Marketing teams.

• Support cross-functional initiatives throughout the organization.

• Foster a strong team culture within Hematology/Oncology Medical Affairs.

⛳️ Requirements

• MD, PhD, or PharmD is required.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Medical Director.

• Experience with pre-launch and/or launch processes.

• Outstanding communication and presentation abilities, including the skill to convey complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences.

• Strong capability to establish meaningful, reciprocal relationships with the medical community.

• Solid scientific and clinical understanding, with strong strategic and analytical skills.

• Proven leadership across essential Medical Affairs functions, such as evidence generation, publications, medical education, and strategy formulation.

• Willingness and capability to work effectively in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment with colleagues at various levels.

• Self-motivated with strong interpersonal skills and a results-oriented, solution-focused approach.

• Ability to travel up to 50%, primarily within the United States.

• Patient-centric mindset.

• Preferred background in Hematology-Oncology.

• Strong scientific curiosity.

• Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative setting.

• Hands-on approach.

• Driven to achieve results with a sense of urgency and innovation.

• Comfortable functioning within a unified, common-purpose culture.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.

• Generous time-off policy.

• Opportunities to attend major conferences.

• Focus on maintaining work/life balance.

• Collaborative and team-oriented workplace.

• Competitive 401(k) matching program.

• Tuition reimbursement options.

• Wellness reimbursement programs.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Additional recognition awards.

• Short-term and long-term bonus opportunities.