Senior Director Medical Affairs

Working model: 3 days onsite per week preferred | Remote considered

Travel: ~40% required

I’m partnering with a small, innovative biotechnology company in Illinois that is advancing novel therapies in immunology
, with a strong focus on immune modulation and tolerance-based approaches.

They are seeking a senior scientific leader at Senior Director, Executive Director, or VP level to help build and scale their immunology capabilities.

This is a highly visible role within a lean, fast-moving biotech
, offering the opportunity to shape scientific strategy while working closely with executive leadership and external partners.

In this position, you will provide strategic and hands-on leadership across immunology programs, contributing both scientifically and operationally.

The company is specifically looking for someone who has built before
, brings existing vendor and CRO relationships
, and can operate effectively in a smaller biotech environment.

• Provide scientific and strategic leadership across immunology programs
• Help build and scale immunology programs within a small biotech setting
• Leverage existing relationships with CROs, vendors, and external partners
• Contribute to and support scientific publications, abstracts, and external communications
• Guide scientific strategy in immune tolerance / drug tolerance (strongly preferred)
• Collaborate cross-functionally with clinical development, regulatory, CMC, and external collaborators
• Represent the company with key opinion leaders, academic partners, and vendors

Required Background &

Experience:

• PhD, MD, or equivalent in Immunology or a related discipline
• Senior-level experience at Senior Director / Executive Director / VP level
• Proven experience building programs, functions, or teams in biotech
• Deep expertise in immunology
• Strong experience managing external vendors and CROs
• Track record of contributing to peer-reviewed publications
• Comfortable working in a resource-conscious, high-impact environment

Strongly Preferred:

• Experience in immune tolerance or drug tolerance
• Background in smaller or early-stage biotech companies
• Established network across CROs, vendors, and academic collaborators
• Preference for candidates local to Illinois (team onsite 3 days per week
  )
• Remote candidates will also be considered
• Approximately 40% travel required

If interested, please apply here or contact me on the following details if you would like any further information: