Medical Director- US Affairs- Alzheimer’s Disease

Job Title
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Medical Director- US Affairs
- Alzheimer’s Disease
Job :90476
Location: Blythewood, South Carolina

Overview
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We are recruiting on behalf of a pharmaceutical client to fill aMedical Director, US Medical Affairs role — a strategic medical leadership role for the Alzheimer’s Disease therapeutic area. This is a high-visibility seat responsible for shaping medical affairs strategy, real-world evidence generation, and scientific communication across the disease state, with direct influence over lifecycle strategy and the company’s reputation among key external stakeholders.

If you bring deep medical/scientific expertise in a complex therapeutic area and know how to translate that expertise into strategic input, cross-functional leadership, and trusted external relationships — this role was built for you.

What you will be doing:
Real-World Evidence & Data Generation

• Oversee the planning and execution of real-world evidence and data generation activities for the Alzheimer’s Disease portfolio
• Plan and implement real-world studies for assigned products, including strategic development and ongoing oversight
• Incorporate insights from scientific trends and the treatment landscape by participating in external events and activities

Medical Affairs Strategy & Planning

• Contribute to the Medical Affairs Plan and provide ongoing training and mentoring to associate directors
• Contribute to the development of medical strategy for major products and/or indications, providing critical medical input into lifecycle management strategies
• Work with key internal stakeholders to support development and communication of medical plans for the therapeutic area and track progress for reporting

Medical Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a medical leader and subject matter expert for relevant external (HCPs, strategic alliances) and internal stakeholders
  
  Serve as a medical expert providing direction for assigned products on key internal business processes, including active participation in relevant medical review committee
• Liaise with external stakeholders to solicit feedback and strengthen the company’s medical reputation in the disease state community

Medical & Scientific Content Approval

• Seek all relevant approvals of medical and scientific content for assigned therapeutic areas
• Approve medical and scientific content of all relevant materials and communications

Operational & Talent Leadership

• Direct and manage financial planning/forecasting and budget management, vendor management, and timeline development and tracking, and assess resource needs for respective programs
• Manage talent within own area in terms of goal setting, performance management, development, and engagement

What you must have:

• Advanced degree in sciences (Ph.D., PharmD, or MD) or related field with 8+ years of experience in the pharma/biotech industry
• Preferred experience in the therapeutic area, including in an in-house Medical Affairs role in a strategic decision-making capacity
• Practical knowledge of FDA regulations/ICH guidelines regarding clinical studies in the relevant therapeutic area
• Substantial experience across areas of Medical Affairs functions in the therapeutic area is preferred
• Past leadership experience with management responsibilities (budgets, resources, vendors, etc.) for cross-functional teams at a country/large-region level
• Core skills:
  Communication & Cross-Functional Influence, Critical Thinking & Business Agility, Healthcare Environment Dynamics, MA Strategic Thinking, Mentoring/People Development, Resource Planning & Management, Technical Breadth (Medical Affairs)

Salary/Rate Range
: $217,000 – $280,000 base salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications, plus 25% annual bonus target and $30,000 long-term incentive (LTI).

Other Information:
Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance
• Vision insurance with prescription drug coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid vacation time
• Sick days
• Holiday pay
• Annual bonus and long-term incentive (LTI) for eligible roles