Head of Medical Affairs (East Windsor)

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

Education & Experience

Compensation

Base Salary : $200,000-$260,000

Includes Annual Bonus and Long-Term Incentive Plan