Medical Director, Dermatology

Responsibilities:
- Develop strategy and tactics for an integrated Medical Plan (Medical Science Liaisons, Medical Education, Medical Communications and Publications, Health Outcomes, Safety, and Clinical Research including Phase IIIB-IV and Investigator Sponsored Trials) and annual budget for assigned Dermatology products.
- Execute the Integrated Medical Plan to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of tactical activities and deliverables.
- Communicate Medical Plan details/progress to Management, the Core Team, and execution parties.
- Provide data evidence to ensure strategy aligns with clinical development and commercial objectives.
- Generate and communicate scientific/medical insights; develop/execute Medical Engagement Plans.
- Provide medical strategy/expertise to Clinical, Commercial, Market Access, and Regulatory partners.
- Ensure cross-functional alignment to support safe and appropriate use of Dermatology products.
- Provide medical leadership to sales, marketing, legal, and regulatory for marketed products and drugs in development.
- Collaborate with field, marketing, HEVA, Market Access, and sales teams; guide and manage MSL resources/budgets.
- Partner with Field Medical Head/Medical Directors to manage regional stakeholder relationships and oversee MSL budget.
- Collaborate with health economics to address questions and opportunities.
- Review/approve promotional and medical materials and medical/scientific content across functional materials (per standards and regulations).
- Review independent medical education grant applications and medical/commercial training materials.
- Maintain adherence to applicable guidance, regulation, and law (e.g., FDA, OIG, DDMAC/OPDP, PhRMA, ICMJE, ISPOR).
- Support US Phase IIIB-IV programs (protocols, CRFs, reports, SAPs, guidelines, timely reporting).
- Oversee clinical study conduct per GCP/ICH; review/approve IST concepts/protocols.
- Identify/co-create research collaborations; support post-marketing trials/registries.
- Ensure company/investigator trial data are publicly presented timely and fairly.
- Partner with Drug Safety on adverse events, safety data, and safety signal communication; identify Product Alerts.
- Build relationships with Key Thought Leaders; lead advisory board discussions; foster external scientific advisory boards and advocacy.
- Represent the company at medical meetings/outreach; provide disease state/product training.
- Stay current on Dermatology medical/scientific developments.

Qualifications:
- Advance degree in life sciences or pharmaceutical sciences (PhD, PharmD, PA, NP, or MD with relevant experience).
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Medical Affairs.
- Strong track record developing and executing US medical strategies.
- Clinical or medical affairs experience in Dermatology and/or Immunology (strongly preferred).
- Industry experience in Medical Affairs and/or Clinical Development; significant experience in Medical Affairs Launch and Life Cycle Management.
- Deep knowledge of healthcare systems, regulatory/payer environment, public health and industry trends.
- Sound scientific/clinical judgment and in-depth understanding of the scientific method and clinical applications.
- In-depth understanding of clinical trial conceptualization, design, and conduct (trial design/execution experience preferred).
- Ability to translate innovative solutions into actionable plans; strategic, pragmatic, and comfortable with ambiguity.
- Strong stakeholder management and leadership presence; excellent communication and presentation skills; high integrity; strong analytical/problem-solving skills; digital literacy.

Preferred/Additional skills:
- Knowledge of pharmacovigilance and local regulatory process.
- Proven change management success (“Change Champion” mindset).

Benefits (as stated):
- High-quality healthcare and prevention/wellness programs.
- At least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.