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Mineralys Therapeutics, Inc. · 3 weeks ago

Director, Strategic Alliances & External Engagement – Medical Affairs

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$225K/yr - $240K/yr

8+ years exp

Mineralys Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing medicines for hypertension and related comorbidities. The Director of Strategic Alliances & External Engagement is responsible for developing a coordinated engagement strategy that strengthens the company's scientific leadership in cardio-renal-metabolic disorders and drives collaboration with key external stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

Forge and manage strategic partnerships

Identify, evaluate, and cultivate high-impact relationships with leading academic investigators, clinical networks, professional societies, and patient advocacy groups within the hypertension and broader CRM community

Build collaborative frameworks that expand scientific exchange, facilitate data generation, and amplify Mineralys’ visibility in the field

Lead the external engagement strategy and cultivate scientific thought leadership

Design and implement an integrated engagement roadmap aligned with Medical Affairs pillars, Scientific Communication Platform, and corporate objectives

Partner closely with field medical, scientific communications, HEOR, and clinical development teams to ensure coordinated and compliant interactions

Lead external collaborations with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), digital opinion leaders (DOLs), and academic consortia to deepen understanding of aldosterone-driven disease mechanisms and treatment paradigms

Integrate scientific and clinical insights into medical strategies, field guidance, and future development planning

Serve as the Medical Affairs lead for guideline and compendia inclusion strategy, aligning internal evidence generation, publication planning, and external KOL engagement to meet evidence thresholds for consideration

Build and sustain strategic alliances with key guideline committees, scientific societies, and evidence-based medicine organizations to advocate for inclusion of lorundrostat-related data

Design, plan, and execute compliant scientific advisory board meetings (virtual and in-person) to obtain actionable insights that inform Medical Affairs strategy, evidence generation, and external engagement priorities

Identify, recruit, and collaborate with key external experts and thought leaders across hypertension, nephrology, and cardiometabolic specialties to ensure diverse, high-quality scientific input

Develop clear strategic objectives, discussion guides, and post-meeting analysis to translate insights into tangible actions supporting launch readiness, guideline inclusion, and value communication

Partner cross-functionally with Compliance, Legal, and Commercial stakeholders to ensure all activities align with corporate governance and OIG standards for external scientific interactions

Develop and lead the strategic engagement plan with key professional societies and scientific organizations to strengthen Mineralys’ external scientific presence and credibility within the cardio-renal-metabolic community

Oversee planning and execution of scientific sponsorships and society collaborations, ensuring alignment with Medical Affairs objectives, evidence dissemination priorities, and compliance standards

Partner cross-functionally with synchronizing congress strategy, data releases, and post-meeting insight capture

Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with patient advocacy organizations to align on shared goals of disease awareness, education, and equitable access to emerging therapies

Collaborate with patient advocacy organizations to ensure the patient voice informs clinical development, access strategies, and educational initiatives

Oversee the Medical Affairs grants, sponsorships, and external funding process, ensuring fair, transparent, and compliant review and execution of educational and scientific support requests

Partner with Clinical Development, R&D, Commercial, Regulatory, and Legal to ensure consistent, compliant, and science-based communication

Serve as an internal ambassador for external engagement excellence, ensuring collaboration is strategic and measured by clear KPIs

Establish and uphold the highest ethical standards in external engagement, consistent with corporate compliance policies, PhRMA guidelines, and global regulations

Develop and refine SOPs and best practices for compliant collaboration and sponsorship activities

Qualification

Medical Affairs experienceStrategic partnershipsTherapeutic area expertiseAnalytical mindsetLeadership skillsCommunication skillsCompliance knowledgePresentation skillsCross-functional collaboration

Required

Advanced scientific or clinical degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent) required

8+ years of experience in Medical Affairs or related functions within the biopharmaceutical industry, including experience leading external collaborations or alliance management

Strong leadership and influence skills—able to build trust, align cross-functional teams, and drive execution in a matrix environment

Excellent communication and presentation skills, including experience representing the organization at scientific meetings and external forums

Comprehensive understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks governing scientific exchange and industry collaborations