Head, Dermatology, US Medical Affairs- Immunology

Role Summary

The Head, Dermatology, US Medical Affairs- Immunology is a Senior Director responsible for leading a matrixed team advancing the scientific strategy and business plan for the Dermatology Therapeutic Area. The role manages direct reports and reports to the Vice President, US Medical Affairs Immunology- Dermatology & Rheumatology. The role represents Medical Affairs leadership by identifying and addressing key stakeholders’ needs through data generation, data dissemination, and special initiatives supporting Dermatology products.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Dermatology team, and the Integrated Evidence Team Lead, in developing a strategically and commercially aligned scientific strategy of evidence generation to support all Dermatology assets.
• Identify, prioritize, and oversee the implementation of innovative and compliant data dissemination approaches and data generation strategies, considering evolving healthcare environment and clinical practice patterns (field, congresses, publications, digital platforms, etc.).
• Drive omni-channel and data dissemination plan including digital platforms.
• Ensure the MAF strategy is aligned and executed across global medical affairs including MSLs, Medical Communications, Marketing, and Market access.
• Drive execution of the Dermatology Therapeutic Area strategy through collaboration with cross-functional partners (Global MAF, R&D, and Commercial).
• Lead Dermatology Therapeutic Area employees within a matrixed organization to determine ongoing scientific strategies and tactics.
• Create opportunities for key talent to grow and lead within and across teams.
• Supervise planning and execution of Phase 3b and 4 clinical trials, post-marketing studies, and other evidence generation activities (e.g., RWE), including coordination of collaborative and IIS studies.
• Contribute as a disease-specific subject matter expert and advise/support Global Medical Affairs, R&D, Marketing, Sales, Market Access, New Business Development, Real World Value & Evidence, MSL training, Medical Information, and Communications teams.
• Lead the Dermatology Therapeutic Area in annual business planning and budget decisions within Medical Affairs leadership boundaries; participate in leadership teams and co-lead the Dermatology Integrated Evidence Team.
• Represent US Affairs in interactions with global functions (clinical R&D, translational medicine, regulatory affairs/labelling, global medical safety) and provide data for regulatory requests.
• Drive strategy and execution of publications from global and US perspectives.
• Provide strategic and scientific input on business development opportunities and pipeline assets to ensure rigorous study design and alignment with US requirements.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree (PhD, PharmD, and/or MD) required
• A minimum of 10-15 years of combined relevant clinical and/or pharmaceutical industry experience
• Immunology and/or Dermatology therapeutic area experience highly preferred
• Pharmaceutical industry experience required
• Experience with clinical research design and conduct of clinical trials desirable; industry R&D experience preferable
• Previous direct people management experience highly preferred
• Experience leading Field (MSLs) and in-house Medical Affairs teams is desirable
• Experience leading teams through launch desirable
• Strong leadership skills with collaborative instincts
• Ability to communicate clearly with basic and clinical scientists, regulatory, and commercial colleagues
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Experience in a multi-functional matrix organization preferred
• Travel up to 25-30% (primarily domestic and limited international)
• Location: Horsham, PA with a hybrid schedule (three days in office, two remote per week)

Skills

• Required Skills: Strong leadership, strategic planning, data generation and dissemination, cross-functional collaboration, scientific communication
• Preferred Skills: Experience with integrated evidence generation, omni-channel medical affairs strategy, publication planning, and global/regional KA cross-functional alignment

Education

• PhD, PharmD, or MD required

Additional Requirements

• Up to 25-30% travel (primarily domestic; limited international)