Job Abstract

We are seeking an Associate Director to join our team! The Associate Director of Medical Affairs is responsible for supporting the development of medical strategy, planning & execution of assigned medical affairs activities. This role will provide scientific and/or medical leadership by thoroughly understanding retinal vascular diseases and serving as a key scientific/medical resource. We need a collaborative individual to take on a medical leadership role working with cross-functional teams in medical affairs as well as commercial and professionals.

As an Associate Director, a typical day may include the following:

• Supports defining strategy, sets annual goals and ensures compliant execution of medical affairs activities

• Participates in and contributes to the cross-functional Medical Impact Team (MIT)

• Responsible for data generation (post hoc, phase 3B/4), data analysis and interpretation. Provides strategic direction and scientific and medical support for publications and presentations, working closely with the Publication Manager

• Establishes and maintains process to review and approve requests by investigators for research grants and/or investigational drug

• Establishes/maintains professional relationships with key medical experts, researchers and academic institutions within medical/scientific community; planning/facilitation of scientific Advisory Boards

• Demonstrates medical and scientific expertise and provides direction to core business strategy and marketing/business development plans. Lends professional medical expertise to Commercial, Sales, Marketing and Legal functions on marketed products and drugs currently in approval process

• Serves as a medical reviewer in the review committee responsible for the review and approval of promotional, educational and materials supporting company products, ensuring medical/ scientific accuracy and balanced representation

• Maintains deep knowledge of relevant therapeutic/disease areas as well as an understanding of patient and physician interactions and clinical decision making and impact

• Outstanding work ethic and integrity, including high ethical and scientific standards

• Ability to work optimally and collaboratively with others across the organization in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment

• Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment

• Makes good decisions in a timely manner under deadlines based upon often incomplete information, experience and good judgment

To be considered for this role, you must have an MD (or equivalent), PhD or PharmD and experience in ophthalmology/retinal vascular diseases required. Additionally, Minimum of 4-6 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry and/or medical affairs is preferred. Experience and success in working in a matrix, cross-functional environment is required. We are seeking proven medical communication skills and a detailed understanding of the healthcare environment including all external collaborators. We need an individual with understanding of medical affairs accountabilities for evidence generation, external engagement and internal advice; experience preferred. Is effective in a variety of formal presentation settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, with peers, direct reports, and supervisors. Works independently and engages in collaborative decision making, to complete tasks in a timely fashion, and function in a fast-paced and rapidly expanding environment.