Senior Director Medical Affairs

Role: Senior Director, Medical Affairs in Hematology, responsible for leading global pre-launch and peri-launch strategies for a high-priority hematology asset. Core responsibilities include designing comprehensive launch plans, developing evidence generation and data dissemination strategies, building relationships with hematology thought leaders, and overseeing a team of four Medical Affairs professionals across regions. The role involves close collaboration with cross-functional partners such as Commercial, Market Access, and HEOR, ensuring Medical Affairs contributions are integrated into launch readiness and lifecycle planning. Requirements: MD with extensive hematology expertise, 12+ years in Medical Affairs or pharmaceutical industry, with experience in pre-launch and launch environments. Proven ability to lead evidence generation initiatives, manage teams, and operate in global, matrixed organizations. Preferred skills include clinical/research background in hematology, understanding of hematology treatment paradigms, and experience with RWE/observational studies. High-value specifics include focus on hematology indications, launch phase activities, evidence strategy, and cross-functional engagement across US and international markets. The role demands strong scientific and strategic acumen, exceptional communication skills, leadership in cross-cultural teams, and approximately 25% travel domestically and internationally.