US Director of Medical Affairs – Infectious Diseases, Vaccines

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

📋 Description

• Promote scientific excellence across both in-line business and the company's development pipeline.

• Enhance field readiness for Scientific Exchange, Company Trials, Investigator-Sponsored Programs, Congresses, and Insights.

• Oversee the execution of scientific and medical affairs strategies for Respiratory Diseases/Infections within the US.

• Collaborate with regional cross-functional teams, offering US insights to Medical Affairs, prioritization, management, and value and implementation planning teams.

• Work alongside Global Therapeutic Area teams and cross-functional partners to implement Value & Implementation Planning in the US.

• Incorporate local insights into global scientific value content and plans for scientific exchange.

• Support the local adoption of global scientific initiatives.

• Lead coordinated local training programs and assess their effectiveness and application in the field.

• Formulate and execute regional strategies that align with headquarters' Value & Implementation objectives.

• Contribute to the integrated US Country Medical Affairs Plan, US Field Medical Plan, Field Engagement Plan, and field training plan.

• Identify and prioritize US field resources, training requirements, and activities.

• Create strategic scientific engagement plans that align with the global scientific communications framework.

• Ensure that insights from advisory boards and field medical activities are acted upon and monitored for emerging trends.

• Organize expert input events with scientific leaders and key stakeholders.

• Manage patient support, education, and risk-management programs as necessary.

• Coordinate and deliver regional training sessions with global and US stakeholders, along with subject-matter experts.

• Share best practices across US Medical Affairs roles and teams.

• Maintain consistent training standards, processes, and harmonization.

• Provide insights into strategic congress priorities and engage in key scientific congress planning.

• Monitor the healthcare landscape and emerging trends to fine-tune plans and field execution.

• Assist with new-hire scientific foundational onboarding and verbalization processes.

• Support the Investigator Studies Program through consultation, dissemination, training, and scientific review.

⛳️ Requirements

• An advanced degree (e.g., MD, PhD, PharmD) relevant to the therapeutic area and recognized medical expertise in the Therapeutic Area.

• At least 5 years of medical affairs experience or equivalent clinical/research experience.

• Minimum of 3 years in the Therapeutic Area or a closely related Therapeutic Area within a clinical, research, or pharmaceutical context.

• Demonstrated ability in strategic decision-making and planning.

• Proven experience in leading complex projects and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Strong emotional intelligence.

• Excellent networking and partnership abilities.

• An agile mindset with a focus on driving continuous improvement.

• Expertise in interpreting and communicating complex scientific concepts in both individual and group scenarios.

• In-depth knowledge of the US healthcare system, national treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, FDA regulations, and OIG compliance.

• Willingness to travel up to 40%.

• Experience in Field Medical Affairs is preferred.

• University-level teaching experience and an understanding of adult learning principles are preferred.

• Familiarity with innovative pharmaceutical training platforms is preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel is preferred.

• Ability to rapidly assimilate new subject areas and independently tackle complex problems is preferred.

• Must be a resident of the US or Puerto Rico.

• Visa sponsorship is not available.

• A valid driving license is not required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for an annual bonus.

• Long-term incentive eligibility, if applicable.

• Healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Additional insurance benefits for employees and their families.

• Retirement benefits, including a 401(k) plan.

• Paid holidays.

• Vacation time.

• Compassionate days.

• Sick leave.

• Option for remote work arrangements.

• No relocation is required.