Medical Director, Dermatology

Role Overview

• Develop strategy and tactics for an integrated Medical Plan
• Execute the Integrated Medical Plan to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of all tactical activities and deliverables
• Communicate the details and progress of the Medical Plan to Management
• Support the generation and communication of scientific and medical insights to internal stakeholders
• Provide impactful medical strategy and expertise to Clinical, Commercial, Market Access, and Regulatory partners
• Ensure strategic and cross-functional alignment across the organization
• Provide medical leadership and expertise to sales, marketing, legal, and regulatory functions for marketed products
• Collaborate with the health economics team to address questions and opportunities
• Develop and maintain close professional relationships with Key Thought Leaders (physicians and researchers) within the medical and scientific community

Requirements

• Advance degree in life sciences or pharmaceutical sciences (PhD, PharmD, PA, NP or MD with relevant experience)
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Medical Affairs
• Strong track record in developing and executing medical strategies in the US
• Clinical or medical affairs experience in Dermatology and/or Immunology strongly preferred
• Industry experience in Medical Affairs and/or Clinical Development, with significant experience in Medical Affairs Launch and Life Cycle Management activities
• High degree of knowledge of relevant healthcare systems, the evolving medical landscape, regulatory and payer environment, public health and industry trends
• Sound scientific and clinical judgment, including an in-depth understanding of the scientific method and clinical applications based on medical, scientific, and practical rationale
• In-depth understanding of how to conceptualize, design, and conduct clinical trials. Experience in clinical trial design and execution preferred
• Ability to disrupt status quo with innovation while remaining pragmatic and focused on priorities
• Effective internal and external stakeholder management; politically astute with strong cross-functional teamwork and collaboration
• Broad leadership experience with excellent "leadership presence" to represent Medical Affairs within the company
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral, including strong presentation skills
• The highest personal integrity; committed to ethics and scientific standards
• Strong analytical skills; comfort managing through ambiguity

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Prevention and wellness programs
• At least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave