Director of Medical Affairs Operations

Role: Director of Medical Affairs Operations at a late-stage biopharma focused on rare metabolic and endocrine disorders, primarily overseeing medical strategy, cross-functional collaboration, and stakeholder engagement for the company's rare disease portfolio, including the late-stage development of RZ358 for hyperinsulinism. Responsibilities: develop and execute medical affairs strategies supporting product launch and post-launch activities; oversee medical communications, KOL engagement, and MSL team effectiveness; drive operational efficiency through process improvements, metrics, and governance frameworks; manage cross-functional projects and external vendors; facilitate scientific exchange and advisory activities. Qualifications: minimum 7 years in medical affairs leadership within biopharma, preferably rare diseases; BS in life sciences required, advanced degrees (MS, PhD, MBA) preferred; proven success with product launches, medical communication, KOL management; strong leadership, project management, and communication skills; deep understanding of rare disease regulatory landscape and HEOR. High-Value: rare metabolic/endocrine indication, late-stage clinical development, medical communications, KOL engagement, advisory board experience, cross-functional leadership, global stakeholder management. Work setup: not specified; likely hybrid or on-site given seniority and collaborative scope.