US Senior Medical Director, Rare Hematology

Main Responsibilities
- Develop U.S. medical objectives and strategies across the rare hematology portfolio aligned with U.S. commercial goals
- Provide medical input to brand teams (strategy, tactics, development of claims)
- Serve as internal expert for rare hematologic conditions/products; support field-based U.S. Medical Affairs
- Develop and implement strategies for medical advisory boards
- Lead execution of the strategic U.S. investigator-sponsored study program
- Develop U.S. scientific communication and publication strategies
- Partner with R&D to support clinical trials across the portfolio
- Lead medical affairs activities supporting the launch of rilzabrutinib for ITP
- Engage cross-functional leadership/governance to advance therapeutic area strategy
- Drive medical readiness for lifecycle management and upcoming launches
- Provide strategic direction to disease-specific MSL teams; support internal product/disease-state training
- Support Managed Markets discussions with payers on rare hematology therapies; review Educational Outreach Grants
- Ensure ethical/credible promotion (may sit on Promotional and Medical Review boards); comply with medical affairs legal/regulatory policies
- Maintain knowledge via continuing education and literature review; stay updated on scientific/technological/regulatory developments
- Approximately 20% travel

Basic Qualifications
- Doctorate degree (PhD or PharmD; MD considered with relevant experience)
- 10+ years of Medical Affairs experience in strategic/tactical planning and execution
- Experience in rare hematology or related area (ITP, wAIHA, SCD, or adjacent rare blood disorders)

Preferred Qualifications
- Strategic thinker/planner; superb oral/written communication
- Strong interpersonal skills (build relationships; manage/resolve conflict)
- Organized; effective in highly matrixed cross-functional environments
- Experience developing/conducting/publishing peer-reviewed clinical/scientific research
- Additional training/experience in epidemiology, health economics, health policy, and outcomes-based research/practice
- Passion for improving outcomes for patients; strong ethical/legal/regulatory/scientific commitment

Benefits (as stated)
- Health and wellbeing benefits, prevention/wellness programs, and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave