Executive Director, Medical Affairs
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Umoja BiopharmaBiotech
This position may have the ability to be remote in the US based on candidate experience. There may be the ability to work remotely within the US and travel to Seattle, WA at least 5 days/month.Full-TimeDirector
Salary260,000 - 385,000 USD per year
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Job Details
- Experience
- 15+ years of industry experience
Requirements
- Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, or PhD) required.
- 15+ years of industry experience, with significant experience in Medical Affairs leadership roles.
- Proven track record of building or scaling Medical Affairs functions, ideally in emerging or clinical-stage biotech environments.
- Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate vision into execution.
- Deep understanding of Medical Affairs best practices, including KOL engagement, publications, and field medical models.
- Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and executive leadership.
- Experience in oncology required.
- Experience supporting early- to mid-stage clinical development programs preferred.
- Launch experience is a plus.
- Experience in cell and gene therapy or in autoimmune disease is a plus.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally typically up to 30–50%.
Responsibilities
- Establish the Medical Affairs vision, strategy, and operating model aligned with clinical and corporate objectives.
- Build and scale the Medical Affairs function, including infrastructure, processes, and team roadmap.
- Develop long-term Medical Affairs strategy in preparation for pivotal development and commercialization.
- Translate clinical and scientific data into impactful, compliant medical communications.
- Develop and lead a KOL engagement strategy with external experts, investigators, and key institutions.
- Build and oversee Field Medical (MSL) strategy and deployment as the pipeline advances.
- Shape evidence generation strategies, including real-world evidence and investigator-sponsored studies.
- Partner with Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, and Commercial teams to ensure aligned strategy.
- Establish compliant medical affairs policies, SOPs, and review processes.
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