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Executive Director, Global Medical Lead – LC-FAOD, MPS VII, MPS IIIA

DirectorDirectorFull TimeRemoteTeam 501-1,000Since 2010H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

12 days ago

Salary

$328.4K - $405.7K / year

Professional Certificate7 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Serve as Global Medical Lead for LC-FAOD (Dojolvi) and the MPS programs, including MPS VII (Mepsevii) and MPS IIIA (UX111) • Lead the Global Medical Sub Teams (GMSTs), setting the strategy for the programs, ensuring cross regional alignment, and driving timely execution of annual medical plan • Guide and oversee prelaunch planning, launch execution, and postlaunch optimization across the globe • Serve as the strategic medical leader on the Program Core Team and related sub-teams, shaping development, commercialization, and lifecycle strategies. Work decisively to overcome challenges and drive program priorities forward • Own, develop, and update the Integrated Evidence Generation Plans (IEPs) for all assigned programs ensuring cross functional alignment to address global/regional evidence gaps • Oversee global Real World Evidence initiatives, including ISTs and collaborative research that inform clinical decision making and regulatory objectives. • Accountable as the medical affairs lead for Disease Monitoring Programs for LC-FAOD and MPSs, providing strategic medical leadership on all aspects of the study and accountable for leading data generation and publication activities aligned to the IEP • Lead advisory boards, steering committees, and investigator meetings to gather key insights that inform program strategy and activities • Provide deep disease area and product expertise, ensuring accurate and consistent communication of clinical and scientific data • Direct global publication strategy and congress planning activities, ensuring timely, high-impact dissemination of data and other education initiatives • Lead training and provide strategic guidance and tools to regional medical affairs teams to ensure launch readiness and consistent scientific exchange • Build and maintain relationships with global KOLs, academic centers of excellence, scientific societies and advocacy groups to inform strategy and amplify scientific reach • Monitor competitors and landscape changes, translating insights into strategic actions.

Job Requirements

  • Medical Doctor (MD) required. MD, PhD strongly preferred. 7+ years of combined industry and academic experience preferred. Board Certification or equivalent in Clinical/Biochemical Genetics or Neurology preferred
  • Proven expertise in the management of patients with inherited metabolic and/or neurodegenerative rare diseases
  • Recognized scientific authority with the ability to engage in advanced scientific and clinical discussions with both internal and external experts
  • Proven leadership skills including a passion for collaboration and understanding all stakeholder perspectives to drive alignment and decision-making
  • High aptitude for attention to detail, commitment to high-quality work, and a sense of passion and urgency to achieve goals and improve the lives of patients
  • Proven ability to take initiative and drive successful execution of complex projects
  • Highly analytical and strategic thinker with the ability to identify interdependencies, consider medical implications, and understand the broader goals of a program and the organization
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively articulate scientific and strategic concepts in both written documents and verbal presentations
  • Demonstrated success leading cross functional or multidisciplinary teams, ideally in both academia and biotech
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 15%, including domestic and international engagements

Benefits

  • Generous vacation time and public holidays observed by the company
  • Volunteer days
  • Long term incentive and Employee stock purchase plans or equivalent offerings
  • Employee wellbeing benefits
  • Fitness reimbursement
  • Tuition sponsoring
  • Professional development plans

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