Head, Dermatology, US Medical Affairs- Immunology

Role Summary

Head, Dermatology, US Medical Affairs- Immunology, based in Horsham, PA. Senior Director responsible for leading a matrixed team advancing the scientific strategy and business plan for the Dermatology Therapeutic Area within US Medical Affairs Immunology.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Dermatology team and 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 innovative and compliant data dissemination approaches and data generation strategies across evolving healthcare environments (field, congresses, publications, digital platforms).
• Drive omni-channel and data dissemination plans including digital platforms.
• Ensure MAF strategy is aligned and executed across global medical affairs including MSLs, Medical Communications, Marketing, and Market access.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners (Global MAF, R&D, Commercial) to drive Dermatology Therapeutic Area strategy execution.
• Lead Dermatology Therapeutic Area employees within a matrix capable of determining ongoing scientific strategies and tactics.
• Develop talent and create opportunities for growth across teams.
• Oversee planning and execution of Phase 3b and 4 clinical trials, post-marketing studies, and other evidence generation activities, including RWE approaches and IIS studies.
• Contribute as a disease-specific subject matter expert and advise Global Medical Affairs, R&D, Marketing, Sales, Market Access, and other stakeholders; shape strategy based on data and insights.
• Lead annual Dermatology TA business planning and budget decisions within Medical Affairs Leadership Team guidelines; participate in related leadership and strategy teams.
• Represent US Affairs in interactions with global functions (clinical R&D, translational medicine, regulatory affairs, labeling, 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 scientific rigor in study design and alignment with US strategic requirements.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree (PhD, PharmD, and/or MD) required
• 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 preferred
• Previous direct people management experience highly preferred
• Experience leading Field (MSLs) and in-house Medical Affairs teams desirable
• Experience leading teams through launch desirable
• Strong leadership skills with collaborative instincts
• Clear and effective communication with basic and clinical scientists, as well as regulatory and commercial colleagues
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Experience in a multi-functional matrix organization preferred
• Up to 25-30% travel (primarily domestic with limited international) required
• Hybrid schedule: three days in the office and two days remote per week in Horsham, PA