Senior Director / Executive Director, Medical Affairs

Role: Lead and oversee the Medical Affairs function for ARS Pharmaceuticals, focusing on the company's needle-free epinephrine product, neffy. Objectives include developing medical strategies, building scientific partnerships, managing medical education, HEOR, publications, lifecycle activities, and ensuring compliance. Responsibilities: lead team recruitment and development, engage with Key Opinion Leaders and medical societies, oversee medical information and educational content, support evidence generation, and manage budgets. Requirements: MD, PhD, PharmD, or relevant advanced degree; 10+ years in medical affairs or clinical research; 8+ years in progressive leadership roles within biotech/pharma, with at least 6 years managing teams; experience in U.S. healthcare; strong expertise in medical communications, external stakeholder engagement, and compliance. HighValue: therapy area—Type 1 severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis; product modality—intranasal epinephrine; development stage—post-market, product launch, lifecycle management; cross-functional collaboration with Regulatory, Clinical, and Marketing; up to 50% travel; work location—full-time, primarily remote or hybrid. The role emphasizes strategic leadership, scientific expertise, external engagement, and operational excellence in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.