Head of Medical Affairs (East Windsor)

EPM ScientificEast Windsor, NJ, United States

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Position Overview

The Head of Medical Affairs will lead strategic initiatives across key therapeutic areas, driving innovation and excellence in medical leadership. This individual will bring deep expertise in product data and disease state knowledge, engage with external experts, and stay attuned to evolving market dynamics. The role requires a strong understanding of all medical affairs functions to develop and execute a comprehensive Medical Affairs strategy aligned with organizational goals.

This leader will translate complex scientific information into actionable insights with clinical relevance and collaborate closely with internal teams (e.g., business development, clinical, regulatory) and external stakeholders (e.g., healthcare professionals, thought leaders). A commitment to scientific integrity, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration is essential. The position is based at the company's headquarters in the Northeastern U.S.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement a strategic Medical Affairs Plan in alignment with corporate objectives
Serve as a subject matter expert on marketed and pipeline products, providing disease and product training across internal and partner teams
Establish compliant processes and SOPs to ensure ethical and regulatory standards are upheld
Lead and mentor the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) team, fostering strong relationships with the medical community
Build and maintain trusted relationships with key opinion leaders and internal stakeholders
Deliver scientific presentations to diverse audiences including healthcare professionals and internal teams
Organize and lead advisory board meetings and represent the company at industry events
Identify gaps in clinical knowledge and collaborate with external experts to design relevant clinical programs
Oversee investigator-initiated studies and research grants
Develop and execute publication strategies for medical and scientific communications
Support business development efforts by providing medical reviews of potential product acquisitions
Collaborate with commercial teams to enhance medical understanding and ensure compliant interactions between medical and commercial functions

Qualifications & Skills

Ability to synthesize and communicate complex scientific data to both medical and non-medical audiences

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders

Expertise in hematologic and dermatologic conditions preferred, with the ability to quickly learn new therapeutic areas

Strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities

Comfortable working in a lean, fast-paced environment with broad responsibilities and direct access to senior leadership

Willingness to travel up to 30% for conferences, field visits, and stakeholder engagement

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives and support decision-making in dynamic settings

Education & Experience

Advanced degree required (MD, PharmD, or PhD)

Experience in Hematology / Oncology strongly preferred; Dermatology experience a plus

Minimum of 5 years in Medical Affairs within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry

Direct Report experience highly prefereed

Prior clinical experience or direct patient care background preferred

Compensation

Base Salary : $200,000-$260,000

Includes Annual Bonus and Long-Term Incentive Plan

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Medical Medical East • East Windsor, NJ, United States