Job Description

Senior Director, Medical Affairs

Direct Hire Full-Time Role

Salary Range: $245,000 - $275,000 per year

Location: Redwood City, CA - Onsite Role

Job Summary:

As a Senior Director of Medical Affairs, you will support the medical and scientific objectives of the company, establishing and maintaining peer-level relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals (HCPs), and other stakeholders to provide high-level scientific and clinical support for marketed products and pipeline development. You will be a bridge between internal teams and the external medical community, ensuring the ethical exchange of medical and scientific information.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain long-term, credible relationships with KOLs, academic institutions, and HCPs to support clinical research and gather insights into therapeutic trends and unmet needs.
• Provide fair, balanced, and evidence-based scientific information to HCPs in response to unsolicited requests, consistent with compliance standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support the development and delivery of scientific content at medical conferences, advisory boards, symposia, and training sessions for internal staff and external stakeholders.
• Collect, analyze, and communicate medical insights from the field to inform company strategy, including clinical development, medical education, and commercial planning.
• Assist in the identification of potential investigators and sites for clinical trials. Serve as a liaison for company-sponsored research, ensuring proper engagement and communication.
• Operate in full compliance with all legal, regulatory, and company standards, including FDA regulations, industry codes, and internal SOPs.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (MSN, MS, PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent) in life sciences or healthcare-related discipline.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in medical affairs or clinical/scientific roles within the biopharma industry; MSL experience is preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of therapeutic area(s) relevant to the company's portfolio.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial design, pharmacology, and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage projects and build professional relationships in a matrixed environment.
• Willingness to travel extensively (50-75% of the time, depending on geography and role scope).

Desired Skills and Experience

Medical Affairs, Medical Science Liason, clinical trials, drug development, pharmacology, regulatory, Oncology, travel

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