Vice President, Medical Affairs

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the medical affairs strategy aligned with the company’s vision and pipeline objectives in oncology and gene therapy.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Establish and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), clinical investigators, and other stakeholders to facilitate scientific exchange and support clinical research initiatives.
• Medical Education: Develop and implement educational programs for internal stakeholders and external healthcare professionals to enhance understanding of our products and therapeutic areas.
• Clinical Development Support: Collaborate with R&D and clinical development teams to ensure the successful execution of clinical trials and to inform strategic decisions based on medical insights.
• Team Management: Build and lead a high-performing medical affairs team, providing mentorship and fostering a culture of collaboration and scientific excellence.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all medical affairs activities comply with regulatory requirements and industry standards, including proper communication of scientific data to the medical community.
• Data Generation: Identify opportunities for real-world evidence generation and post-marketing studies to support the value proposition of our therapies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with clinical, regulatory, and product development teams to ensure alignment of medical affairs activities with overall business objectives.
• Market Access Support: Collaborate with market access and reimbursement teams to provide medical input that supports payer engagement and formulary decisions

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• MD, PhD, or equivalent advanced degree in a relevant field (Oncology or Urology preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in medical affairs, with at least 8 years in a leadership role within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven expertise in oncology and gene therapy, with a strong understanding of the competitive landscape and regulatory environment.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing medical strategies that drive product development and commercialization.
• Experience in managing and mentoring cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.