Braveheart Bio · 1 month ago
Senior Director/Vice President, Medical Affairs
Braveheart Bio is a Bay Area–based biopharmaceutical company pioneering best-in-class therapies for cardiovascular disease. The Senior Director/Vice President of Medical Affairs will serve as the senior medical leader and architect of the medical strategy for the global development and launch of BHB-1893 for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
BiotechnologyLife ScienceTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Develop and drive the global medical affairs strategy and tactical plan for BHB-1893 in alignment with Braveheart’s overall development and commercial objectives
Build and lead a high-performing medical affairs organization, including medical communications, medical information, publications, and field medical capabilities
Cultivate strong relationships with key external stakeholders such as clinicians, scientific leaders, advocacy groups, payers, and regulatory bodies
Provide medical governance and ensure all external-facing medical activities and materials comply with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
Oversee development and delivery of scientific training, medical education, and medical information resources
Lead the publication and scientific communication strategy to support data dissemination and evidence transparency
Contribute medical insight into protocol development, evidence generation planning, and interpretation of clinical data
Represent Braveheart at scientific congresses, advocacy meetings, and key partnership discussions
Serve as a medical strategic partner to the Commercial team, providing clinical insight for content development, messaging, and launch readiness activities
Maintain deep awareness of the scientific and competitive landscape to inform strategy and position BHB-1893 effectively
Qualification
Required
MD preferred; Ph.D. or PharmD in a relevant scientific discipline may also be considered
Clinical background in cardiovascular medicine, ideally including HCM or heart failure experience
At least 5 years of medical affairs experience in biotechnology or pharmaceuticals, ideally supporting competitive brands or complex specialty products
Strong clinical and scientific judgment, with the ability to translate data into actionable medical and strategic insights
Demonstrated success building and leading teams in a matrixed, cross-functional environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage credibly with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-moving, resource-lean environment
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs under tight timelines
Commitment to excellence, continuous learning, adaptability, and proactive problem-solving
Strong written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and remain comfortable with change and ambiguity
Flexible, proactive, and hands-on mindset with a roll-up-your-sleeves, can-do attitude
Company
Braveheart Bio
Braveheart Bio is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing precision therapies in the cardiovascular disease space.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$185M2025-11-05Series A· $185M
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