Executive Director, Medical Affairs

MD or PhD required Minimum of 10 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, including pre-launch Proven medical writing skills with experience writing standard response letters and generating high-quality scientific content Extensive experience in psychiatry and neurology, with preference for schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s disease Experience managing HEOR/RWE projects and contributing to evidence generation 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 for pre-launch activities including scientific communications and launch planning Engage key opinion leaders (KOLs) to inform medical strategies Oversee scientific content development for Investigator Brochures, Clinical Study Reports, regulatory submissions, publications, and response letters Ensure high-quality development of marketing materials, medical education programs, and advisory board engagements Participate in educational grant reviews Coordinate scientific and medical activities with internal stakeholders Serve as a scientific interface for regulatory discussions and provide medical education Stay abreast of therapeutic advances and innovations