Executive Director, US Medical Affairs - Immunology
Executive Director, US Medical Affairs - Boston
We are working with our client, an innovative organisation in the pharmaceuticals sector, to appoint an Executive Director, US Medical Affairs. This is a high-impact, permanent leadership role based in Boston (hybrid), driving US medical strategy in Immunology and shaping enterprise-level decisions across cross-functional partners. You will provide strategic direction grounded in a deep understanding of the therapeutic landscape and disease states, while leading and influencing senior stakeholders across our client's team.
Growth & Progression Opportunities
- Opportunity to lead US Immunology Medical Affairs at an enterprise level, influencing strategy and execution across multiple functions.
- High-visibility role with senior leadership exposure, enabling progression into broader US or global medical leadership positions.
- Scope to shape long-term medical strategy, evidence generation plans, and cross-functional initiatives, expanding your strategic and operational remit.
- Platform to mentor and develop medical affairs teams, building a strong leadership profile and succession path within the organisation.
Key Experience & Background
- 15+ years of progressive experience in Medical Affairs, demonstrating increasing leadership scope and strategic responsibility.
- Background in Immunology medical affairs leadership, with a clear track record of impact on US medical strategy and execution.
Preferred Qualifications
- MD, PhD, or PharmD preferred, supporting robust scientific and clinical engagement at the highest level.
Key Skills & Expertise
- Medical Affairs Leadership: Proven ability to set and guide US Medical Affairs strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
- Enterprise-Level, Cross-Functional Collaboration: Experience working closely with multiple functions to drive cohesive, organisation-wide initiatives.
- Strategic Thinking in Therapeutic Landscape: Deep understanding of Immunology disease states and the evolving therapeutic environment to inform evidence generation and medical planning.
- US Market Focus: Strong appreciation of the USA healthcare and regulatory environment to shape impactful US medical strategies.
If you would like to explore this opportunity further, please reply with your CV or a convenient time for a confidential conversation.
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