VP, Medical Affairs Americas

Role Summary

The VP, Medical Affairs Americas defines medical affairs strategy and goals for the Americas, oversees operations and budget, and ensures Medical Affairs excellence. They lead a team of Medical Directors and collaborate with cross-functional leaders to support product development and launch strategies across lead assets in the US, Canada, and LATAM. They drive scientific engagement with health care practitioners, researchers, and centers of excellence, and oversee clinical trial recruitment and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Lead Medical Affairs strategy and execution across the Americas (US, Canada, LATAM) aligned to support commercial/marketing objectives within the clinical pipeline and regional launches.
• Ensure Illuccix, Zircaix, and Pixclara launches through clinical mindshare, publication gap assessment, IIT strategy and end-to-end execution, reader training, medical information responses, and region-specific medical communications.
• Stay current with guidelines and publications to position clinical efficacy and provide cross-functional training on guidelines and competitive intelligence.
• Develop clinical strategy and support marketing materials, sales training, and Medical Review in Veeva for internal and external stakeholders within the region.
• Lead scientific engagement with key opinion leaders, healthcare providers, professional societies, and deliver medical education and scientific communications.
• Develop metrics for KOL engagement and publish and present data across regions; oversee podium preparation and congress strategy.
• Support expansion of theranostic clinical practice through evidence generation, gap analysis, partnerships, and field intelligence to inform medical and clinical strategy.
• Identify data gaps for payors and HCP unmet needs; coordinate with medical communications on publication strategy and timelines.
• Accelerate recruitment and enhance subject retention at clinical trial sites and support lifecycle management; lead advisory boards and Investigator meetings; oversee Investigator-Initiated Research strategy.
• Maintain a high-performance team with clear strategy, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance; oversee training and SME development across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Required: 10+ years’ experience in biotech, pharma or related areas.
• Required: 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Preferred: Expertise in Prostate, Renal, and Neuro-Oncology radiopharmaceuticals.
• Demonstrated success in fostering close partnerships across functions and diplomacy.
• Preferred: Travel of 50-75% regionally; international travel may be requested.
• Comprehensive knowledge of in-depth medical affairs activities, including pivotal trials and the medical landscape of targeted oncology indications.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical environment with strong knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Proven track record in medical strategy, product launches, lifecycle management, data generation gaps, and thought leader engagement.
• Experience with package insert development and trial designs for Investigator-Initiated Research, EAPs, and registries.
• Ability to lead, inspire, and influence a US MA team within a matrix structure through vision and strategy.
• Self-reflective, open to feedback, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated business acumen and strong people management and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to build relationships and partnerships with key business partners and investigators.
• Strategic thinking and an innovative mindset; strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organization, and attention to detail.

Education

• Advanced scientific, healthcare, or medical degree (e.g., PharmD, PhD, MD) required.

Skills

• Strategic medical affairs leadership and cross-functional collaboration
• Scientific engagement with KOLs and healthcare professionals
• Publication planning and congress strategy
• Clinical trial recruitment strategy and lifecycle management
• Investigator-Initiated Research strategy
• Regulatory/compliance knowledge and policy implementation
• Team leadership and development

Additional Requirements

• Travel: Ability to travel 50-75% regionally; international travel may be required.