Director, Medical Affairs

Role Summary

Director, Medical Affairs

Responsibilities

• Support late-stage and launch readiness strategy for ESK-001 in dermatology, serving as the cross-functional medical lead for executional initiatives.
• Translate clinical data into high-impact medical education, scientific communications, and evidence-generation strategy.
• Develop and execute comprehensive medical education plans (CME and non-CME) aligned to strategic imperatives and HCP education needs.
• Drive execution of medical congress activities, including abstract planning, insight capture, on-site engagement, and coordination with field teams.
• Serve as the day-to-day medical lead for KEE (key external expert) engagement planning, field medical resource development, and internal field alignment.
• Partner with MSL leadership on field strategy, training, insight management, and field-facing content development.
• Support the medical strategy and execution of scientific publications in collaboration with Scientific Communications, including data communication and external authorship management.
• Plan and execute scientific advisory boards across HCP segments (Tier 1, Emerging, APPs) to gather insights and refine positioning.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Clinical Development, Commercial, Regulatory, Legal, and Program Management to ensure alignment across data, messaging, and launch milestones.
• Represent Alumis at major dermatology congresses and serve as a medical voice supporting the strategic goals of the ESK-001 program.

Qualifications

• Must thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment while remaining proactive, resourceful, and adaptable.
• Deep understanding of the dermatology therapeutic landscape, especially immunology and psoriasis.
• Exceptional ability to translate clinical and mechanistic data into medical strategy and execution plans.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives in support of late-stage development or product launch.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with both internal stakeholders and external thought leaders.
• Experience delivering scientific insights and HCP-facing content in a clear, concise, and strategic manner.

Education

• Advanced clinical or scientific degree (MD, DO, PhD, PharmD, NP/PA) required.
• Minimum of 5 years combined experience in the pharmaceutical industry, clinical practice, or academic setting focused on dermatology or immunology.

Skills

• Medical strategy development and execution for late-stage programs or product launch.
• Medical education design (CME and non-CME), congress planning, and KEE engagement.
• Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives with strategic clarity and operational precision.
• Credible, collaborative scientific leadership with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking with strong execution capabilities and the ability to translate ambiguity into clear action.
• Ability to travel and engage with HCPs and KOLs across the US and internationally.

Additional Requirements

• Location: South San Francisco, CA, onsite Tuesday through Thursday; remote applicants considered.