Vice President, Medical Strategy

Role Summary

Vice President, Medical Strategy leads global medical strategy and integrated evidence planning across therapeutic areas within Global Medical Affairs. This role reports to the Senior Vice President, Head of Global Medical Affairs, and is responsible for shaping cross-therapeutic medical strategies to drive innovation and impact. It oversees Medical Operations and Medical Information to ensure efficient execution, regulatory compliance, and alignment with enterprise priorities. The position leads a team of Therapeutic Area Medical Directors and is a core member of the GMA Leadership team. Based in Bridgewater, NJ, and on-site 3 days per week (Tuesday–Thursday).

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the global medical TA strategy for our therapeutic areas, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities.
• Leads talent management for the TA Medical teams, medical operations and medical information, including recruitment, performance, management, development plans and retention.
• Co-create Integrated Evidence Plans (IEP) in collaboration with HEOR, R&D, and other internal and external stakeholders by facilitating cross-functional partnership to ensure comprehensive evidence generation.
• Lead global launch readiness activities for innovative therapies, with emphasis on U.S. launches and strong collaboration with International Medical Affairs.
• Establish scientific communication platforms and lead global publication strategies. Build and maintain trusted partnerships with global and regional KOLs, scientific societies, and patient advocacy groups.
• Oversee global publication plans, congress strategy and participation, medical advisory boards, grants, and scientific communication platforms.
• Work in close partnership with cross-functional teams including Field Medical Excellence, Evidence Generation/HEOR, Medical Operations, International, R&D, Commercial, Market Access, and Regulatory, to ensure medical strategies are fully aligned with enterprise priorities.
• Ability to support Business Development initiatives by providing expert scientific insights that inform strategic decision-making.
• Ensure strict adherence to global and local codes (PhRMA, EFPIA, IFPMA), regulatory standards, and internal governance. Ensure appropriate governance of medical activities, including Medical, Legal, and Regulatory review processes.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, MSc). Gastroenterology or Dermatology experience a plus.
• 15+ years in Medical Affairs within a global or regional experience.
• Multilingual proficiency (English required; additional languages are a plus).
• Proven experience leading and executing global medical strategy and launches.
• Strong skills in therapeutic area strategy, evidence generation strategy, stakeholder engagement, cross-functional project execution, and governance.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills that support strategic execution and stakeholder alignment.
• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and collaborate effectively across internal and external cross-functional groups to achieve business objectives.
• Demonstrated success in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and aligning transitions with business goals to enhance adaptability and employee engagement.
• Deep understanding of healthcare systems, policies, and regulations, paired with a strong commitment to improving patient care and outcomes.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.