Vice President Global Medical Affairs - Rare Disease

Job Title: Vice President of Global Medical Affairs - Rare Disease

Location: Remote

About Us: We are a partnering with a pioneering biotech company dedicated to developing and delivering innovative therapies for rare diseases. Our mission is to transform the lives of patients and their families by addressing unmet medical needs with cutting-edge science and technology. Join our dynamic team and be a part of a company that is committed to making a meaningful impact in the world of rare diseases.

Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced and visionary Vice President of Global Medical Affairs to lead our medical strategy and operations for our rare disease portfolio. This remote position requires a strategic leader with deep scientific expertise, a strong understanding of the rare disease landscape, and the ability to collaborate across functions to drive the success of our therapies from development through commercialization.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive global medical affairs strategy for the rare disease portfolio.
• Provide medical and scientific leadership to support the development, regulatory approval, and commercialization of rare disease therapies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, regulatory, commercial, and market access to ensure alignment of medical strategies with overall company goals.

Medical Expertise and Communication:

• Serve as the primary medical spokesperson for the rare disease portfolio, representing the company at scientific meetings, conferences, and with key opinion leaders (KOLs).
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with KOLs, healthcare professionals, patient advocacy groups, and other stakeholders to support medical education and awareness of our therapies.
• Oversee the development of scientific publications, presentations, and medical information materials.

Clinical Development Support:

• Provide medical insights and guidance to support clinical trial design, execution, and data interpretation.
• Ensure clinical trials capture relevant data for healthcare provider education and payer discussions, facilitating successful market access.

Regulatory and Compliance:

• Collaborate with regulatory affairs to ensure timely and accurate communication of clinical data to regulatory authorities.
• Ensure all medical affairs activities comply with relevant regulatory requirements, company policies, and industry standards.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead and mentor a global team of medical affairs professionals, fostering a high-performance culture and professional growth.
• Oversee the recruitment, development, and retention of top talent within the medical affairs team.

Budget and Resource Management:

• Develop and manage the medical affairs budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources to support strategic initiatives.
• Monitor and report on key performance metrics to assess the impact and effectiveness of medical affairs activities.

Qualifications:

• MD, PhD, or equivalent advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in medical affairs within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
• Rare Disease experience REQUIRED
• Global Medical Affairs experience REQUIRED
• Launch experience in Rare Disease REQUIRED
• Proven track record of leadership and success in developing and executing global medical affairs strategies.
• Deep understanding of the rare disease landscape, including regulatory, clinical, and commercial aspects.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex scientific information to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with KOLs, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders.
• Experience in leading and managing remote teams is highly desirable.
• Ability to travel as needed to support global medical affairs activities.

What We Offer:

• $300,000 - $320,000
• Opportunity to work remotely with flexible hours.
• Collaborative and inclusive company culture focused on innovation and patient impact.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.