Executive Director, Medical Affairs – Digital Innovation, HEOR

Role Overview

• Define and lead the Medical Affairs digital innovation and AI roadmap with Prolaio, aligned with therapeutic area and enterprise priorities across drug–device portfolios
• Identify, prioritize, and operationalize AI/ML and advanced analytics use cases to support medical strategy, insights generation, and scientific exchange
• Ensure digital and AI solutions adhere to scientific, ethical, regulatory, and compliance standards across pharmaceutical and medical device contexts
• Lead technology-enabled approaches to generate medical and economic insights from clinical, observational, and digital data sources
• Partner with Prolaio Data Scientists to support outcomes research, value demonstration, and evidence needs using advanced analytics and AI-enabled methodologies
• Translate analytical outputs into actionable medical and health economic insights to inform medical strategy, real-world evidence, publications, and external engagement
• Partner with Clinical Development and Device Development teams to align digital and AI initiatives with clinical programs and post-market evidence needs
• Collaborate with Data Science, Digital, and IT teams to design, develop, validate, and deploy AI-enabled solutions
• Work with Commercial and Market Access teams (in a medical, non-promotional capacity) to support appropriate use of medical and economic insights
• Engage Legal, Compliance, Privacy, and Quality partners to ensure responsible use of AI and data in pharmaceutical and medical device environments
• Establish operating models, governance frameworks, and best practices for digital and AI initiatives, as well as HEOR/RWE evidence generation
• Advance digital, AI, and HEOR literacy across the Medical Affairs organization
• Evaluate and manage external partnerships with technology vendors, analytics providers, medical device companies, digital health organizations, and academic medical centers and/or health systems
• Engage external experts, academic partners, and key opinion leaders on digital innovation and outcomes-focused initiatives
• Represent Medical Affairs in internal and external forums related to digital health, AI, and value-based healthcare

Requirements

• Advanced degree required (MD, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent scientific degree)
• 10–12+ years of experience in Medical Affairs, HEOR, or a related function within biopharma and/or medical device organizations
• Demonstrated experience leading or partnering on digital innovation, advanced analytics, or AI-enabled initiatives
• Working knowledge of HEOR methodologies, real world outcomes research, and value evidence generation
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance considerations for both pharmaceuticals and medical devices
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional, matrixed teams
• Experience spanning both pharmaceutical and medical device portfolios
• Familiarity with AI governance, validation, and responsible AI principles in healthcare
• Experience working with external technology, device, or digital health partners
• Publication and scientific presentation experience including outcomes or value-based evidence
• Experience managing teams in a matrixed environment, with proven ability to influence and lead through change.