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Alkeus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · 1 week ago

Vice President, Medical Affairs

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$305K/yr - $345K/yr

10+ years exp

Alkeus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotech company focused on developing innovative therapies for serious diseases of the eye. The Vice President of Medical Affairs will provide strategic direction for medical affairs activities, lead a cross-functional medical organization, and ensure scientific excellence in stakeholder engagement and evidence generation.

BiotechnologyMedicalMedical DevicePharmaceutical

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of the Global Medical Affairs strategy

Be a senior scientific advisor to the CMO and executive team, contributing to portfolio strategy, life cycle planning and other activities as determined

Lead, build and develop a high performing medial affairs team

Oversee field medical strategy and operations for MSL teams

Provide leadership and strategic oversight for scientific content development, external stakeholder engagement, congress strategy, publications, and advisory boards

Lead the development of an integrated evidence plan, including publication strategy and ensure timely delivery of high impact presentations, manuscripts, and other data dissemination activities

Ensure medical input/insights from the field are embedded in key cross-functional activities including research and development, lifecycle management, launch planning, and field enablement

Champion the integration of patient and ECP insights into strategic and tactical planning, ensuring a data-driven and customer-centric approach to decision-making

Oversee development of medical lexicon, and other content, including, but not limited to disease education, Mechanism of Action, Clinical Data, and Safety information

Ensure highest compliance and quality standards are always implemented

Build a Medical Review Process for external materials and ensure alignment with evolving data, external feedback, and labeling

Partner cross-functionally with the Global Development Team to support phase 3 trial

Build the medical information capabilities including and not limited to the medical inquiry response system, standard response documents, and scientific response teams

Partner with patient advocacy groups to ensure medical strategy reflects patient reality, current and future projected unmet needs, including diagnostic and treatment journeys

Lead HEOR (Health Economics and Outcomes Research) and partner with market access to shape evidence relevant to payers and health care systems globally

Represent Alkeus externally with high scientific and behavioral integrity at major scientific meetings, professional meetings at local and regional levels globally

Strong collaboration with the Clinical Operations Team

Lead with a performance-driven, people first mindset, promoting accountability, innovation, excellence and growth across the medical team and the broader organization

Mentor and develop talent through intentional coaching, career path planning, and succession development

Manage and oversee the medical budget, ensuring efficient resource utilization and investment in areas of highest impact

Deliver on other related projects as assigned

Qualification

Medical Affairs leadershipEvidence generationOphthalmology experienceClinical research understandingRegulatory environment knowledgePublication planningField medical operationsPatient centric approachCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

MD, OD, PhD, PharmD, or other terminal degree in a clinical or scientific discipline; Ophthalmology related is highly preferred

10+ years of Medical Affairs experience in roles with increasing responsibility and accountability for medical affairs planning and tactical execution

5+ years of experience leading Medical Affairs teams across multiple products or within complex therapeutic areas

Experience with leading a Medical Affairs organization during phase 3 trial execution and commercial launch

Deep understanding and experience in evidence generation, publication planning, congress strategy medical engagement, regulatory environment, field medical operations, and scientific communication/education

Deep upholding and understanding of global compliance frameworks

Strong Understanding of clinical research and pharmaceutical development

Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with high visibility and impact

History of building and leading high-performing teams with a focus on talent development and inclusive leadership

Highly organized and detail oriented with a passion to deliver quality results

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience translating complex concepts for various audiences, ability to influence 'without authority.'

Scientific credibility and executive presence with global retina Key Opinion Leaders

Patient centric approach

Proven and successful track record as a team-player and collaborator in working environments

Highest levels of professionalism, compliance, scientific integrity, and ethical standards

Preferred

Ophthalmology and/or rare disease experience preferred

Benefits

Eligible to participate in group medical/dental/vision insurance plans

Short- and long-term disability plans

Life insurance

401(K) plan

Flexible time off policies and others

Company

Alkeus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Founded in 2011

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

51-200 employees

http://www.alkeuspharma.com

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