US Medical Excellence and Innovation Lead

Role Summary

US Medical Excellence and Innovation Lead responsible for facilitating and implementing KalVista’s medical strategic planning for the US, supporting medical operations and cross-functional collaboration. Works closely with US Medical Affairs leadership and Medical field teams to ensure operational excellence, develop systems and processes, trainings and events, KOL engagements, evidence generation, and adoption of new technologies to enhance Medical Affairs value.

Responsibilities

• Enable Medical Affairs operational excellence for the US:
• Support the medical strategy and planning process and its implementation and execution in the US, including goal setting and budget management
• Work with US Medical Affairs Leadership to drive development and execution of:
  • US Medical Plan
  • Medical Training Programs and Events in collaboration with Global Medical Communications
  • HCP mapping and engagement plans to create operational transparency
  • MSL field activity planning and tracking
  • Advisory Board contracting and logistical planning
• Provide tactical support as goal tracking (including creating dashboards), coordinating meetings, maintenance of medical education programs, communication hubs, vendor management and material review
• Collaborate closely with Global Medical Operations to create operational transparency and identify opportunities for process improvements
• Collect and curate insights and analytics from the field to assess appropriate KPIs to inform decision-making
• Collaborate with Medical Information to derive appropriate analytics to drive appropriate US Medical KPI and support US Medical insights

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher (e.g., PhD, PharmD) in a relevant field, such as life sciences, business management, or health economics
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the pharma or biotech setting with 3+ years in Medical Affairs, MSL or Medical Operations experience is a plus
• Fluency in English
• Relevant therapeutic area knowledge in rare diseases; knowledge of hereditary angioedema a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to present medical/scientific information in a clear and concise manner
• Excellent organizational skills and results oriented mindset
• Proven experience in medical affairs strategic planning, driving innovation strategy, and fostering data-driven decision-making in the pharmaceutical or healthcare sector
• Strong business acumen and understanding of healthcare regulations and industry trends
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills
• Ability to work and lead within the matrix of a dynamic, growing team
• Framingham office-based, minimum 3 days per week, 20% travel required

Skills

• Data-driven decision making
• Artificial intelligence and digital strategy familiarity
• KOL engagement and advisory board management
• Medical planning and operational execution
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Communication and leadership

Education

• Master's degree or higher in a relevant field (e.g., life sciences, business management, health economics)