Executive Director, Medical Affairs

MD or PhD required Minimum of 10 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, including pre-launch experience. Proven medical writing skills. Extensive experience in psychiatry and neurology, with preference for schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s disease experience. Experience managing HEOR/RWE projects. Experience with scientific communications platforms, scientific advisory boards, grant review processes, launch planning and phase IV/lifecycle planning. Knowledge of regulatory requirements, medical strategy development, and scientific communications. Proven leadership skills in cross-functional, global team environments. Prior experience working with external partners. Experience growing and managing direct reports preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills; mastery of Microsoft Office.

Lead and support medical affairs activities, data generation, and dissemination. Provide medical leadership and scientific expertise for pre-launch activities. Engage key opinion leaders (KOLs). Oversee or support the design, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of scientific content for various documents. Ensure high-quality development of scientifically accurate and clinically relevant materials. Participate in educational grant reviews. Coordinate and lead scientific and medical activities with internal stakeholders. Serve as a trusted scientific interface for regulatory discussions. Stay abreast of advances in therapeutic areas, medical literature, and innovations. Ensure budgets, timelines, and compliance requirements are incorporated into program scientific activities.