Vice President, Medical Affairs (Remote)

Apply Description The Vice President (VP), Medical Affairs, leads the full spectrum of medical affairs for our rapidly growing organization. As a key strategic partner on the Elevar Therapeutics’ Senior Leadership Team reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Vice President, Medical Affairs, is responsible for leading and developing practices and programs that will help drive our company’s rapid growth, including building out late-stage development and on-market capabilities in medical affairs. This is a remote-based position located in the United States. Responsibilities: Build and lead medical affairs organization and activities Plan, oversee and direct all aspects of global medical affairs activities for investigational and marketed products Provide strategic medical affairs support to cross-functional teams (Corporate, Drug Development, Business Development, Commercial, Regulatory, Quality) Provide leadership, strategic direction, and mentorship to direct reports & broader Medical organization Build and execute on a cohesive medical education and information strategy & engage directly in the field Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge for products/relevant therapeutic areas through attendance/participation at key internal meetings/training sessions, relevant congresses, and seminars and by regular self-study of the national/area literature Provide expert medical/scientific advice for products and related therapeutic areas, including responding to requests for scientific/technical information; contribute to the development and medical and scientific accuracy Deliver scientific presentations and medical education programs to healthcare professionals individually or in groups where appropriate Screen relevant literature and other information from relevant scientific societies meetings and conferences and develop summaries of key messages for use within the Company (e.g. key areas of scientific/company interest, new trends in diagnosis, monitoring and treatments in the therapeutic area, etc.) Deliver medical training to organization; develop and update relevant training materials Act as a player-coach and expected to independently engage with external KOLs & stakeholders This individual will be expected to engage in the field and travel up to 20% of the time meeting with KOLs Manage medical affairs budget and responsible for optimal resource allocation Lead, hire, engage, coach, and develop a high-performing medical affairs function to foster commitment to excellence and culture of collaboration Collaborate with multiple stakeholders in the development and approval of educational material for providers and patients which is medically accurate and appropriate Possess a willingness and ability to work hands-on with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment Clinical Research Activities: Design and implement clinical research projects within defined standards and budgets (e.g. Phase IV, post-marketing clinical activities such as registry/database projects, epidemiological surveys, and PMOS studies) Provide the required oversight to manage review, approval, and conduct of IITs/ISTs Support clinical operations as appropriate (e.g. country and site feasibilities of new clinical study protocols, identifying potential investigators/sites, training of CRA’s and product trainings during initiation visits) Review and provide feedback on promotional material. Ensure the medical/scientific content is correct and fully compliant with corporate internal policies and guidelines Monitor the environment for competitive intelligence (e.g. product strategies, studies, commercial messages, positioning, etc.) and communicate, where appropriate, within the Company Ensure compliance with all applicable national laws and regulations, guidelines, codes of conduct, policies and procedures, and accepted standards of best practice Provide leadership, line management, and development for direct reports, as appropriate Operate as a scientific interface and resource to HCPs/Customer(s), Health Care Institutions, External Experts, and professional associations regarding current Products or Products in Development Provide specialist medical/scientific strategic input and operational support of core activities such as local clinical research, HCP/Customer interactions, generation and communication of clinical and scientific data, educational initiatives and patient safety for assigned products/therapeutic areas Drive and coordinate publication strategy and execution and review potential manuscripts/abstracts Provide leadership for Publication planning and oversight and Medical Information Requirements Bachelor’s degree with 20+ years; Master’s degree with 15+ years; or PhD with 10+ year’s experience. Proven strategic management experience demonstrating business acumen, developing and delivering strategy and vision, delivering results, championing innovation, coaching and developing subordinates including remote teams. Advanced clinical or scientific degree in a relevant field preferred Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in life science field with 7 years in medical affairs leadership; experience in both large and small to mid-sized biotech companies preferred Broad experience in clinical areas, also with relevant experience in Oncology (Solid Tumor) and Rare Disease Successful track record of overseeing multiple product launches and life cycle management Demonstrated experience in presenting at the executive and Board levels to obtain support and investment in medical affairs initiatives Proven experience in leading change management initiatives through periods of rapid expansion Outstanding leadership and mentoring skills managing field-based teams as a player-coach, with the ability to develop and motivate teams and build a great culture throughout the organization A strong understanding of the global healthcare system, including the legal and regulatory environment with a commitment to compliance, scientific quality, and integrity A confident leader with a demonstrated ability to challenge the status quo, bring new and diverse ideas, and provide creative solutions to complex problems Travel up to 20% based on company needs Ability to demonstrate Elevar’s core values by holding ourselves and each other accountable for the work we do, taking time to collaborate effectively while working remotely, making space for ingenuity in work and thought, and staying grounded in compassion The anticipated annual base salary range for this role is $290,000 to $350,000. Final compensation depends on multiple factors including but not limited to, relevant experience, skillset, depth and breadth of knowledge, internal equity, and external market factors. Elevar Therapeutics is a rapidly growing biotech company that offers competitive wages and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, time off, a retirement plan, and other voluntary benefits for employees. #LI-REMOTE