Senior Director - Gene Therapy Medical Affairs

Role Summary

The Senior Director of Gene Therapy Medical Affairs will lead across the gene therapy portfolio in multiple therapeutic areas and serve as a primary interface with external experts to deliver best-in-class experiences at gene therapy treatment centers of excellence. This role involves identifying unmet needs and barriers to diagnosis globally, developing strategic plans, and collaborating with internal partners across clinical, commercial, legal, regulatory, ethics and compliance, and other functions.

Responsibilities

• Scientific and Strategic Leadership: Serve as a scientific expert staying abreast of new advances in relevant therapeutic areas and collaborate with cross-functional teams in the development of gene therapy medical and launch strategies.
• KOL and Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and maintain relationships with thought leaders, patient organization leaders, and external experts to identify emerging trends and opportunities, providing scientific and medical education.
• Gene Therapy Centers of Excellence: Provide scientific support and training, gene therapy education, and help to remove site-specific obstacles at gene therapy administration sites. Field Insights: Collect and disseminate meaningful clinical insights to inform medical, patient advocacy, and commercial strategies and initiatives.
• Education and Communication: Work collaboratively on initiatives to educate and inform healthcare professionals, patients, and families about genetic testing and gene therapy. Develop and review medical and scientific content for presentations and provide education to internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Clinical Support: Support clinical trials through trial awareness initiatives and providing medical and patient insights.
• Compliance Oversight: Execute the role in a compliant manner, adhering to all governing internal and external requirements, procedures, and laws, demonstrating good judgement at all times.

Qualifications

• PharmD or PhD in a medically/scientifically related field with 8+ years of relevant industry experience, or Master level degree with 10+ years of industry experience in relevant therapeutic area.
• Experience in Medical Affairs or Patient Advocacy.
• Experience in genetics, gene therapy, or rare disease.

Other Information/Additional Preferences

• Learning agility to comprehend and effectively communicate large amounts of complex scientific content in a clear and concise fashion.
• Self-directed and able to effectively manage multiple priorities and projects.
• Advanced presentation and computer skills with expertise in literature identification.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage in professional relationship building and networking.
• Experience in servicing customer needs for complex information.
• Experience in field-based working environment highly valued.
• Ability to travel approximately 40% including weekend commitments. May include international travel.