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Head of Medical Affairs

Head of Medical Affairs

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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