Scientific Director / Medical Director, Pipeline Medical Strategy – Psychiatry

Role Summary

The Scientific/Medical Director, Pipeline Medical Strategy - Psychiatry is a highly strategic scientific expert with deep expertise across clinical, drug development, and medical strategy who can act as an influential leader within the R&D organization to co-steward assets on cross-functional asset teams for assigned asset(s). This position leads the development and execution of medical strategy and tactics to secure insights, develop scientific value, advance pipeline assets, and provide strategic medical input to cross-functional partners. Responsible for core medical affairs activities including HCP and stakeholder interactions, insight capture, generation and interpretation of clinical data, and educational initiatives. Accountable for key medical affairs deliverables for assigned assets including gap assessments, scientific communications platforms, integrated evidence plans, and medical strategic plans. Location: Mettawa, IL; Florham Park, NJ; or Cambridge, MA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee execution of medical affairs strategies and tactics
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of medical affairs strategies with overall business objectives
• Provide medical and scientific support to internal and external stakeholders, including key opinion leaders, clinicians, payers, and patients
• Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including key opinion leaders, academic institutions, and regulatory agencies
• Lead the development and execution of scientific communication plans, including publication planning, medical education, and scientific exchange
• Provide input into clinical development plans, study protocols, and study reports to ensure alignment with medical affairs strategies
• Represent the company at scientific and medical conferences, symposia, and advisory boards
• Provide scientific and medical expertise to cross-functional teams, including R&D, regulatory affairs, market access, and commercial teams
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and ethical standards in all medical affairs activities
• Monitor and analyze market trends, competitor landscape, and regulatory changes to proactively identify potential challenges or opportunities for assets

Qualifications

Job grade will be commensurate with experience.

For Scientific Director:

• Scientific degree (bachelor’s) required. MD, PhD, PharmD, or other relevant advanced degree strongly preferred
• Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in medical affairs, with a focus on asset and/or pipeline strategy. Field experience preferred but not required
• Strong scientific and medical knowledge in neuroscience/psychiatry
• Demonstrated strategic acumen and understanding of industry and drug development landscape
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
• Strong leadership and management skills

For Medical Director:

• Medical Doctorate (M.D.) degree or equivalent (D.O. or non-US equivalent of M.D). Relevant therapeutic specialty in an academic or hospital environment preferred. Completion of residency and/or fellowship is preferred
• 0-2+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry or equivalent. Prior experience in Medical Affairs with a focus on asset and/or pipeline strategy preferred
• Strong scientific and medical knowledge in neuroscience/psychiatry
• Ability to interact externally and internally to support global business strategy. Must possess excellent oral and written English communication skills
• Strong desire to collaborate in a cross-functional setting