Global Medical Director, Epilepsy Pipeline

For our client, we are seeking a Global Medical Director, Epilepsy Pipeline to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space. This role will guide global medical strategy for epilepsy programs and help shape the scientific direction of a growing pipeline. The position partners closely with Medical Affairs and cross-functional stakeholders across regions to align evidence generation, early development, and external communication.

It offers the opportunity to influence clinical and scientific decisions in a complex, matrixed environment while serving as a key medical expert for the therapeutic area.

Location:

Remote Compensation: $268,000 – $402,000 annually

• Lead the medical cross-functional team for a key epilepsy program and support the broader epilepsy pipeline
• Partner with U.S. and Europe/International Medical Affairs teams to understand regional needs
• Advocate for medical perspectives in global cross-functional teams
• Contribute Medical Affairs expertise to early development activities
• Ensure regional insights are considered in clinical development discussions
• Maintain understanding of the competitive landscape for evidence generation
• Lead the integrated evidence generation plan for key programs and other assets
• Support evidence-generation activities, including real-world evidence initiatives
• Develop the epilepsy pipeline scientific narrative and publication strategy
• Act as an epilepsy subject matter expert for internal stakeholders

• 10+ years in Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, or related fields, preferably in epilepsy and neuroscience
• Strong clinical background in epilepsy therapeutic area
• Experience in developing evidence-generation strategies and publication plans
• Deep understanding of clinical research and neuroscience drug development
• Proven ability to influence in complex matrix organizations
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Advanced scientific or healthcare degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent)

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Flexible paid vacation
• Discretionary annual cash bonus or incentive compensation
• Discretionary equity grants

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.